Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

Requisition ID: 19083

 

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

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

 

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

Salt River Project's (SRP) Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition provides leadership and strategic direction for talent acquisition and early talent strategies aligning with corporate priorities to drive organizational success. Reporting into the Director of Talent Management & Organizational Development Effectiveness, this role will build and sustain strong relationships with key stakeholders-including executives, hiring managers, HR business partners, and HR process owners-to gain deeper insights into workforce needs and talent gaps. Additionally, they will be accountable for overall design, implementation and evaluation of tailored recruiting plans and strategies that support a variety of business goals across the company. 

 

What You'll Do

• Lead the design, development and execution of comprehensive talent acquisition and early talent planning strategies, programs, and processes establishing both short- and long-term plans to ensure the organization is poised for sustainable growth.
• Establish and drive long term TA strategy that supports our salaried and hourly/union workforce.
• Partner with executives to understand business strategy and talent requirements needed for a future ready workforce.
• Acts as a strategic advisor and thought leader to business leadership, providing data-driven insights (e.g., analysis of internal talent demand, external labor market intelligence, etc.) and innovative talent best practices that align with and support a variety of recruiting and sourcing needs/priorities.
• Create a strong, impactful candidate and new-hire experience (through first day onboarding) for prospective SRP employees.
• Anticipate customer/stakeholder needs and exemplify service excellence by fostering a customer-focused mindset across all talent acquisition touchpoints, including candidates, hiring managers, and executive leaders.
• Enhance TA operations by leading end-to-end process improvements, implementing technology upgrades, and exploring innovative solutions such as AI-driven tools.
• Establish and manage recruiting vendor relationships.
• Lead and champion recruitment marketing initiatives to ensure alignment with SRP's brand identity and organizational vision.
• Cultivate and manage external partnerships with universities, academic institutions, professional associations, community and early career-focused organizations to ex