Sr. Talent Advisor - Programs, Projects & Policies

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid 

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC 

This position can be filled in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, or Arkansas.

 

Job Summary/Purpose:
Internally classified as "Senior TA Recruiter," the Sr. Talent Advisor – Programs, Projects & Policies serves as a full-cycle recruiter and strategic leader within Entergy’s Talent Acquisition (TA) team. This individual plays a key role in driving innovation and improvement across recruitment efforts by leading high-impact TA initiatives, aligning recruitment programs with broader business objectives, and ensuring seamless operational delivery. They are tasked with continually optimizing TA processes through strategic project leadership, from sourcing strategies to interview management and offer negotiations. They also act as an informal operational leader, guiding team development, coaching recruiters, and ensuring best-in-class candidate experience.

 

The purpose of the Programs, Projects & Policies function is to continually elevate TA performance by leading the implementation of strategic talent acquisition programs, monitoring HR processes, and driving continuous process improvement to ensure Entergy's talent needs are met efficiently.

 

This role also acts as the key Talent Acquisition project initiative contact for various business units, maintaining relationships with senior business leaders, providing consultative guidance to hiring managers, and representing TA at senior-level meetings. It provides mentorship to less experienced recruiters, driving a culture of continual growth and development across the TA function.

 

This role will also maintain the full cycle recruitment of positions as directed by TA Leadership.

 

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Partnership: Works closely with the Talent Acquisition Leadership Team (TALT) and hiring managers to align staffing strategies with business needs and ensure continuous improvement across recruitment activities.
• Continual Improvement & Innovation: Working with TALT, to identify, lead, and implement initiatives that enhance recruitment processes, such as talent pipeline development, sourcing strategies, and interview management. Monitors KPIs to assess areas for improvement.
• Program Leadership: Leads high-impact TA programs and projects, such as employer branding initiatives, recruitment process optimizations, and ATS system functionality upgrades. Manages project timelines and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes.
• Policy Development & Compliance: Work with TALT to develop, maintain, and enhance recruitment policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with all legal and organizational standards, addressing policy discrepancies promptly.
• Mentorship & Coaching: Provides leadership and coaching to junior recruiters, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and professional growth within the TA team. Acts as an operational lead, guiding team members on key TA objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Develops collaborative relationships with HR Business Partners (HRBPs), hiring managers, and other stakeholders to ensure recruitment efforts are aligned with broader business goals. Serves as a trusted TA advisor at business unit meetings.
• Technology & Systems Expertise: In partnership with the TA Analyst and SF Systems Specialist, leverage HRIS and ATS tools and reports to analyze recruitment data and enhance TA processes. Trains team members on the use of these systems and stays updated on the latest technologies and industry trends.
• Recruitment: Manages the end-to-end recruitment process autonomously for assigned requisitions, including candidate sourcing, interview process management, and offer negotiations. Ensures that all steps are executed smoothly and in alignment with organizational goals.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years of relevant recruitment experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 6+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) or customer relationship management (CRM) systems at an enterprise level.

Preferred Expe