Talent Acquisition Lead

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Job description

Date: Nov 3, 2021

Location: Saint Louis, MO, US, 63101

Company: Spire Inc.

Company Overview

At Spire, we believe energy exists to help people. To enrich their lives, grow their businesses, advance their communities. It's a simple idea, but one that's at the heart of our business. We're dedicated to understanding our customers' needs and goals to better serve them today and tomorrow. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate our four essential behaviors that bring the Spire culture to life:

* We Collaborate: We reach across boundaries to connect with each other and deliver on our promises. We put teamwork first, knowing that our collective energy makes us stronger.

* We Care: We create good memories by treating people how we want to be treated. We are inclusive, respectful and kind. We actively create a caring culture that feels like a handshake at the front door.

* We Advance: We are active learners who never stop looking for ways to innovate and improve ourselves, and our company. We embrace ongoing development and process improvement with passion and tenacity.

* We Have Perspective: We strive to gain additional perspective about Spire's business and the ever-changing energy industry. We know that every employee plays an important role in Spire's success, and we give our best to better understand how to help move the company forward.

By living our values and behaviors every day, we strive to create an environment where every employee feels welcome, respected and valued.

Summary

The Lead, Talent Acquisition will be responsible for managing the day to day operations of the talent acquisition processes to include: sourcing, recruiting, selecting and onboarding. This role is responsible for collaborating with business functions throughout the organization and will manage, coach and develop Talent Acquisition Specialist both remote and local.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Manage, coach and develop a team of TA Specialist in both remote and local locations.
* Manage the day to day operations of the talent acquisition processes to include; sourcing, recruiting, selecting and onboarding.
* Source and recruit for Executive and Director level positions company-wide.
* Collaborate and partner with hiring managers across regions to understand staffing needs and to identify effective diverse sourcing strategies.
* Partner with legal counsel to lead discussions and determinations around pre-employment background results.
* Design, plan and execute recruiting brand activities.
* Support Workforce Planning strategies, initiatives and programs.
* Alongside the Manager, Talent Acquisition will create and move forward TA projects and objectives.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of recruiting issues and trends, labor laws, and OFCCP policies.
* Perform ongoing analysis on recruiting data/processes and provide recommendations to eliminate bottlenecks and barriers.

Essential Characteristics and Competencies

* Ability to demonstrate the core and job category competencies: customer-focused, results-driven, teamwork, communications, adaptability, initiative, problem solving and quality

* Ability to lead by example in support of the company's essential characteristics and values: strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, commitment to a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects every individual's unique skills and perspectives

* High degree of integrity, sensitivity and professionalism in dealing with associate relations issues and confidential information

* Must demonstrate positive, respectful behavior in dealing with people at all levels, and a role model as a representative of the company

* Self-motivated with the ability to organize and prioritize work with attention to detail

* Ability to communicate effectively with all levels in the organization

* High tolerance for workload demands, pressures and deadlines

* Strong initiative and ability to independently lead processes and projects

* Must be flexible and eager to adapt to change

Supervisory Responsibilities

* Yes

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or another Business-related field required
* Minimum of 2 years' experience managing people required
* A minimum of 5 years of experience with full cycle recruitment (corporate or vendor) required
* Proficiency using the full Microsoft Office suite, Applicant Tracking Systems, Social-Media and Sourcing platforms required.
* An understanding of SOX, OFCCP and Affirmative Action processes and guidelines required.
* PHR or CIR certification a plus

Required knowledge, skill and abilities

* Must have professional interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of employees and managers effectively
* Must be able to travel up to 15%-20% (other Spire locations, Career Fairs, Training, Seminars etc…)
* Must have the ability to influence others and gain consensus

Physical demands, environment and schedule

* Work is performed in a shared, open-office environment

* Requires work during nonstandard business hours with occasional travel

Competencies

Posting Requirements

* We accept online applications through our career site at jobs.spireenergy.com

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Spire Inc., and its subsidiaries are an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Job Location: St Louis

Job Segment: Business Process, Management