Careers at Consumers Energy

Exec Dir Talent & Performance Mgmt (JACKSON, MI, US)

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7. 

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

Location: This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to the One Energy Plaza headquarters located in Jackson, MI.  The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify). 

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Executive Director, Talent & Performance Management is responsible for developing and executing the enterprise talent strategy to ensure the organization has the workforce capabilities, leadership strength, and talent needed to achieve current and future business objectives. This role leads talent acquisition, learning and development, leadership and professional development and talent programs, including performance management, talent reviews & succession and talent mobility.

The Executive Director partners closely with Human Resources and business leadership to ensure talent solutions are business aligned, effectively deployed across the company and serve to strengthen organizational capability and accelerate business performance. The role is accountable for establishing integrated talent strategy, process, systems, tools and governance that align workforce investments with business needs and company strategy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery an integrated enterprise talent lifecycle, including talent acquisition, onboarding, learning and development, leadership competencies, performance management, career development, talent and succession planning, talent mobility, and offboarding, ensuring programs and practices are aligned to business strategy and future workforce needs.
Define, execute and govern the enterprise talent strategy to align workforce capability, leadership readiness, learning and development, talent acquisition and talent programs with business objectives and HR strategy.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with senior executives and leaders throughout the organization, establishing professional credibility and mutual trust while ensuring that business leaders receive high-quality advice, guidance and support to advance talent priorities and plans.
Establish governance, measures, and continuous improvement practices that strengthen program quality, adoption, compliance, and business impact.
Other duties as assigned or may be necessary
Lead analysis, monitoring, and tracking of talent management data to inform decisions. Accountable for data quality, reporting, and risk identification.
Provide strategic leadership & direction to Talent & Performance Management function. Direct, coach, mentor and develop team capabilities to effectively execute the overall talent strategy.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to deliver business results through effective partnership with business leaders and senior executives Expert Knowledge
Business and financial acumen with ability to connect talent investments and business outcomes Expert Knowledge
Demonstrated strength as a collaborative partner with proven relationship building skills at all levels of the organization Expert Knowledge
Skilled communicator, able to convey complex information through data, story and presentations Expert Knowledge
Able to apply lean methods and practices for continuous improvement Professional Standard
Broad human resources knowledge with a focus on delivering talent and development programs, processes, and tools that deliver business outcomes Expert Knowledge
Ability to assess data, analytics and external insights in order to identify talent risks and opportunities for pro-active planning and solutions Professional Standard
Leadership Acumen with ability to coach, develop and align teams through transformation and change Expert Knowledge
Resilient and able to positively manage a complex portfolio of high visibility initiatives Professional Standard

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Education/Training and Development, Business or related field and 12+ years of significant experience in operational Human Resources, including experience leading the development of talent and development programs; and experience leading and developing teams.

[OR] Associate's degree in Human Resource Management, Education/Training and Development, Business or related field and 14+ years of significant experience in operational Human Resources, including experience leading the development of talent and development programs; and experience leading and developing teams.

[OR] High School diploma and 16+ years of significant experience in operational Human Resources, including experience leading the development of talent and development programs; and experience leading and developing teams.

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Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

Competitive compensation packages
Medical, Dental and Vision
401k with company match
Paid parental leave
Up to 13 paid Holidays
Paid time off
Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY (Different Generations), capable (Different Abilities), Interfaith, People Planet Partners, and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Director of HR Innovation (JACKSON, MI, US)

Location: This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to the One Energy Plaza headqurters located in Jackson, MI.  The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

GENERAL SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of HR Innovation oversees a portfolio of enterprise Human Resources transformation initiatives designed to modernize and continuously improve the employee and leader experience. This role leads the development and execution of strategic initiatives spanning HR process redesign, technology implementations, system enhancements, data and analytics capabilities, automation efforts, and continuous improvement programs.

The Director of Innovation partners closely with HR leaders, business stakeholders, and Digital Technology teams to identify opportunities for simplification, standardization, automation, and improved service delivery. This leader is responsible for translating HR strategy into executable transformation roadmaps, ensuring initiatives progress successfully from concept through implementation, adoption, and sustainment.

A critical focus of this role is strengthening HR's ability to leverage data, technology, and self-service solutions to drive better business decisions, improve operational effectiveness, and enhance employee and leader experiences. The Director Innovation establishes governance, accountability, and performance measures to monitor initiative outcomes, manage interdependencies and risks, and ensure transformational efforts deliver measurable business value.

This leader brings an enterprise perspective to HR transformation by connecting people, processes, technology, and data to build a more employee-centered, scalable, and effective HR function.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead a portfolio of HR transformation initiatives, including process redesign, technology implementations, system enhancements, organizational effectiveness initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
Partner with HR Centers of Excellence, HR Business Partners, Operations, and Digital Technology teams to identify opportunities to improve service delivery, increase efficiency, and enhance employee and leader experiences.
Develop and execute HR transformation strategies and roadmaps that align with organizational priorities and workforce objectives.
Strengthen HR data and decision-making capabilities through the development and enhancement of dashboards, metrics, analytics, and reporting tools that support strategic workforce decisions.
Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of HR self-service capabilities that empower employees and leaders while improving operational efficiency and service quality.
Identify opportunities where technology, automation, system enhancements, or data-driven solutions can replace manual processes, reduce complexity, and improve scalability.
Drive standardization and simplification of HR processes, policies, workflows, and technology solutions across the enterprise.
Establish governance structures, project controls, and performance measures to monitor progress, outcomes, risks, dependencies, and adoption of transformation initiatives.
Collaborate with business leaders and HR leadership to prioritize investments and initiatives that improve talent, workforce, and employee experience outcomes.
Lead change management, stakeholder engagement, communication, training, and adoption activities to ensure successful implementation and sustainment of HR initiatives.
Utilize continuous improvement methodologies to identify opportunities, eliminate waste, enhance processes, and improve service delivery effectiveness.
Research emerging HR technologies, industry best practices, and workforce trends to identify opportunities that strengthen organizational capabilities.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to advance strategic HR priorities and transformation objectives.
Other non-essential duties as assigned or necessary.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Demonstrated success leading large-scale HR transformation, change management, process improvement, or technology implementation initiatives.
Deep understanding of HR operations, employee experience, workforce processes, and HR technology ecosystems.
Strong strategic mindset with the ability to connect business objectives, talent strategies, data insights, and technology solutions.
Expertise in workforce analytics, dashboard development, HR metrics, and data-driven decision making.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.
Knowledge of HR systems, automation platforms, digital technologies, and self-service solutions.
Strong project portfolio management, governance, risk management, and execution capabilities.
Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Demonstrated ability to drive organizational change and foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and accountability.
Ability to align initiatives with enterprise strategy while balancing employee experience, operational efficiency, compliance, and business outcomes.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Information Systems, Analytics, or related field and 7+ years of progressive experience leading HR transformation, process improvement, organizational effectiveness, technology implementation, workforce analytics, or related strategic initiatives.

[OR] Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Information Systems, Analytics, or related field and 9+ years of progressive experience leading HR transformation, process improvement, organizational effectiveness, technology implementation, workforce analytics, or related strategic initiatives.

[OR] High School diploma and 11+ years of progressive experience leading HR transformation, process improvement, organizational effectiveness, technology implementation, workforce analytics, or related strategic initiatives.

Why should you join our team?

What we offer:

Competitive compe
nsation packages
Medical, Dental and Vision
401k with company match
Paid parental leave
Up to 13 paid Holidays
Paid time off
Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Exec Dir Total Rewards (JACKSON, MI, US)

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Executive Director, Total Rewards serves as a strategic partner by collaborating with leadership across the organization and Human Resources Professionals to achieve business priorities through a comprehensive Total Rewards Strategy, ensuring compensation and benefits programs align with the goals of the company and support a high-performance culture by rewarding and attracting top talent. This role will remain current on industry trends, best practices and compliance and drive operational excellence and innovation in all areas of responsibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and lead the Company’s comprehensive strategy for Total Rewards using compelling, equitable compensation and benefits programs aimed at attracting and retaining world-class talent in a competitive environment and across multi-disciplines
Provide leadership and direction to Total Rewards team and cross-functional partners to ensure executional excellence and strong regulatory compliance with all applicable legislation. Work in partnership, internally and externally, to maintain company-wide compliance to FLSA and Equal Pay Act, DOL, Wage & Hour, ERISA, COBRA, HIPPA, FMLA, IRS regulations as they relate to benefits and general compensation.
Support the VP Human Resources, Director of Compensation and the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors to ensure governance of the Company’s Compensation and Rewards programs.
Develop and present recommendations to inform and influence quality and timeliness of company decisions; Inspire trust and build strong relationships with stakeholders
Provide strategic direction, planning, and requirements to execute the design, implementation, communication, and administration of the company's compensation programs; including annual short- and long-term incentives and executive compensation
Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of our rewards programs to ensure they are aligned with our business and talent strategies and monitor market trends to make recommendations for changes, as appropriate.
Provide strategic direction, planning and requirements in the design, implementation, communication and administration of the company's benefits programs, including leave management, health and welfare, retirement & savings programs.
Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to comfortably handle difficult conversations.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
Knowledge of Human Resource Management software (SuccessFactors), Preferred
Knowledge and application of Lean practices and tools for continuous improvement.
Ability to establish strong partnerships with internal customers to ensure a high level of customer service and relationship building.
Experience working cross functionally with key stakeholders across an organization, managing relationships and organizational change dynamics with discretion and tact.
Demonstrated success in translating organizational objectives into total rewards strategies and executing strategies to deliver business results
Strong business acumen and financial literacy

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or other related area and 12+ years of experience in functional areas including Benefits, Compensation, and leadership experience.

[OR] Associate's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or other related area and 14+ years of experience in functional areas including Benefits, Compensation, and leadership experience.

[OR] High School diploma and 16+ years of experience in functional areas including Benefits, Compensation, and leadership experience.

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Why should you join our team?

What we offer:

Competitive compensation packages
Medical, Dental and Vision
401k with company match
Paid parental leave
Up to 13 paid Holidays
Paid time off
Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: