Early Talent Engagement Program Manager

Requisition ID: 16775

 

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

 

Why Work at SRP

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

 

Summary

SRP (Salt River Project) is seeking a talented, dedicated, and strategic Early Talent Engagement Program Manager to join our Talent Acquisition team. This position is pivotal in creating and driving SRP’s strategic engagement and recruitment plan to attract and hire top, diverse talent; with the specific focus on meeting the early talent development program hiring objectives. As SRP’s Early Talent Engagement Program Manager you will be responsible for the development and successes of SRP’s internship and rotational program strategies as well as providing expertise and implement methods on sourcing and screening talent from universities, high schools, as well as other organizations with the goal of attracting top early talent. 

 

This successful candidate will lead the college, high school, and similar organizations recruiting space, virtual as well as live events, display the ability to consult with all levels of internal and external customers, including students, university, and other organizational partners, hiring managers, and various levels of leadership. 

 

Possesses the business acumen to influence key stakeholders, develop trusting relationships and effects business outcomes. Understands and adheres to compliance, diversity, and talent acquisition processes. 

 

Be a part of our mission to: Attract, source, and hire quality talent with speed and efficiency, to support the achievement of SRP’s business outcomes.   

What You'll Do

• Build and share, in partnership with stakeholders, an annual calendar of early talent recruitment events and oversee all logistical coordination and implementation through planning, resource requirements, needs assessment, and budget review 
• Develop creative strategies to identify, attract and hire top candidates in a timely fashion and share best practices with team members 
• Continue to build and improve SRP’s internship and rotational programs ensuring the very best and productive experience for all parties involved 
• Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with division teams, HR partners and business functions to strengthen early talent recruitment initiatives 
• Present and create program initiates, updates and results to SRP leadership and stakeholders 
• Collaborate with various internal teams to participate in and attend either live or virtual events 
• Ensure a diverse pipeline of talent into entry level and internship roles including engagement with student organizations and attendance at diversity conferences 
• Proactively drive targeted searches and candidate pre-screenings for top talent through virtual means including Handshake, LinkedIn, etc. 
• Maintain ongoing contact with top college and intern talent 
• Update candidate activity in the applicant tracking system (ATS) to ensure data integrity 
• Collaborate with division teams and other key players to ensure streamlined and positive candidate experience 
• Develop and analyze early talent recruitment metrics 
• Develop and implement process improvements that drive operating excellence 
• As highly visible representatives of SRP, conduct bu