Manager, Talent Acquisition & Pipeline Development

We are currently seeking a talented individual for the position of Manager, Talent Acquisition & Pipeline Development. The Manager of Talent Acquisition & Pipeline Development is responsible for working with senior leadership to develop an effective Talent Acquisition strategy that includes identifying and attracting top-performing professionals and/or skilled craft and trade individuals to fill job openings and (co)building a strong employer brand. They establish recruiting strategies to ensure a successful search in a given time frame for Classified (represented) and Unclassified (non-represented) levels within the organization in accordance with labor laws and compliance requirements. They establish and develop Pipeline Development strategies to ensure effective pipelines for specific talent needs within the organization that also anticipates future needs.

 Position Description

Work with senior leadership to develop an effective Talent Acquisition (TA) strategy that includes identifying and attracting top-performing professionals and/or skilled craft and trade individuals to fill job openings and (co)building a strong employer brand.  Establish recruiting strategies to ensure a successful search in a given time frame, for Classified (represented) and Unclassified (non-represented) levels within the organization in accordance with labor laws and compliance requirements.  Establish and develop Pipeline Development strategies to ensure effective pipelines for specific talent needs within the organization that also anticipates future needs.

Position-Related Responsibilities

• Acquire an in-depth understanding of the competitive talent landscape and design an enterprise talent acquisition strategy that attracts and closes top talent (e.g.,  employment   branding, marketing, attraction, sourcing, pipeline development, etc.)

• Lead the design, development, implementation, and management of programs, policies, processes, and strategies tailored to meet talent acquisition needs and  pipeline program goals.

• Plan, lead, and evaluate the effectiveness of short- and long-term pipeline planning efforts and programs, including outreach initiatives for students, educators,  Veterans, individuals with disabilities, women in craft and trade, and STEM initiatives. Implement change strategies as  needed.

• Partner with the Talent Development team to understand and deliver on workforce and succession plans as part of long-range TA planning.

• Partner with HR Business Partners (HRBP) and organizational leaders to develop relationships and deep knowledge of current business needs and  future staffing requirements.

• Work with HR leadership to define candidate experience goals, then educate and partner with hiring managers and the HR team to ensure consistent and active  alignment of processes and behaviors.

• Participate in the TA process by actively acquiring talent through the full cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, selecting, hiring and onboarding  employees, as needed. 

• Represent UNS at a variety of recruiting events and speak publicly at educational institutions, career fairs, Veteran outreach events and more to build effective  pipeline programs.

• Assist in large community events connected to pipeline planning efforts, such as the Arizona Construction Career Days Event.  Evaluate these connections and  establish trends and statistics in hiring practices to demonstrate effectiveness.

• Develop strong business partnerships and relationships within the community in the development of pipeline planning activities.

• Build and promote the TEP Employer brand in all communication media to attract top talent.

• Manage vendor relationships and processes related to talent acquisition of embedded contract workers including developing and managing scopes of work and  sourcing talent to fulfill these needs.

• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements (e.g., developing Affirmative Action Plans; maintaining  knowledge and understanding of laws, regulations, hiring practices, and trends; guiding leaders in the application of TA-related processes).

• Promote equal opportun