Manager, Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

About ECRE: Eagle Creek Renewable Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer with a focus on the operation of hydropower and developing community-scale solar projects. We believe hydropower and solar are key sustainable resources that play a critical and growing role in meeting demand for clean energy and a low-carbon economy. Through our work, we offset over 1.9 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year while protecting historical resources and the environment.

About the role: The Manager of Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Manager will plan, develop, and execute strategies and processes to attract, proactively build, and maintain a quality talent pipeline to fill open positions.  This position will report to the Vice President of Human Resources. 

This position will require in-office presence at our corporate location in Badin, NC. A hybrid/flexible work schedule would be considered for candidates in the surrounding Charlotte metro area. 

What you’ll do:

• Partner with functional leadership to set and implement recruiting strategies and talent sourcing programs to meet business and operational needs for the organization.
• Analyze workforce data to identify trends, forecasting staffing needs, and developing workforce strategies to address skill gaps or talent shortages.
• Lead full life cycle recruiting process from requisition posting through sourcing and offer acceptance, assisting with transition to onboarding, as needed.
• Develop & manage relationships with hiring managers to ensure the effective sourcing and retention of talent.
• Analyze external market trends to identify key talent and understand core components of compensation.
• Conduct research on industry best practices and benchmarks to inform ECRE’s workforce management plan.
• Forecast hiring needs based on business plans in order to be aligned with Company’s goals and objectives.
• In partnership with talent management, develop and support employee retention strategies, including succession planning and career development programs.
• Develop and implement creative and innovative sourcing strategies and techniques to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for multiple types of roles.
• Produces monthly and/or quarterly reports on workforce key metrics.
• Participate in and host recruitment events to drive awareness of our company.
• Develop and implement strategies for employer branding, diversity, and inclusion to attract top talent.
• Manage ECRE’s relationship with recruiting agencies, and other external partners to enhance the company's talent pipeline. Includes, but not limited to colleges, job boards and HR software vendors.
• Knowledgeable about relevant employment laws, company policies, and compliance regulations.
• Perform other job relevant duties as assigned

What skills and experience you’ll need:

• 5+ years of experience as a Senior Talent Partner, Talent Acquisition Manager, Business Partner, or similar role providing full cycle recruitment efforts for a large corporate organization.
• Experience recruiting in the skilled trade or construction industries highly preferred but not required.
• Previous experience developing workforce planning and budgetary strategies for multiple corporate departments.
• Ability to prioritize workload, multitask, and pay close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff and the capacity to work independently as well as in collaboration with others is required.

**Eagle Creek RE Management, LLC is an equal opportunity employer**