Title: Manager Talent Acquisition    
Company: Peoples Gas System
State and City: Florida   -  Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

WHO WE ARE 
Peoples Gas System is the fastest growing natural gas utility in the Southeast with career opportunities that fit your future. Our organization is diverse – in people, opportunities, and careers. We foster a dynamic and inclusive workplace where safety, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

HOW WILL YOU HELP DRIVE THE FUTURE OF NATURAL GAS? 
The Manager Talent Acquisition champions initiatives and supports the transformation of the team from recruiters into talent acquisition experts. The successful candidate will partner with business leaders to understand business requirements and lead the development and implementation of recruitment strategies and processes to ensure Peoples Gas is able to tap into and attract the best talent pool to support current and future business needs.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor required in Human resources or related field. Experience may be approved in lieu of education.
• Minimum of 6+ years of related experience including 2 years in a recruiting leadership role. In-depth knowledge of full-cycle recruitment and employer branding strategies.
• Ability to travel across the state of Florida to meet with team members/leadership and attend community programs and events.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage several projects simultaneously in a fast paced, growth-oriented and time-critical environment. Self motivated to create and thrive in a growing/changing environment.
  Excellent interpersonal, leadership and team building skills. 
• Strong oral and written communications skills, with the ability to express and exchange ideas, effectively conduct presentations and build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Knowledge of pre-employment screening practices and laws (i.e. I-9, drug tests, criminal background checks, motor vehicle reports, education verification)
• Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of some of the requirements.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify, lead and execute talent acquisition initiatives across the business related to the talent acquisition sourcing strategy. Ensure continuous enhancement of TA procedures and policies. 
• Develops best practices and a proactive approach to talent acquisition in order to attract, assess and retain a diverse and highly skilled workforce and position our employer brand in our communities. Stays abreast of external best practices and industry trends and be a trusted advisor to HR leaders and business leaders on business needs and talent issues, positioning the company competitively in the industry.
• Works collaboratively and strategically with Leaders to develop proactive, scalable recruitment processes, solutions, and strategies, to address current and future workforce needs. Consults with hiring Leaders and recruiters on appropriate offer provisions (salary, service credits, etc.)
• Develops and reports to leadership appropriate talent acquisition metrics that enables the organization to make proactive decisions to support workforce planning growth strategies. 
• Direct staff to develop strong sources of qualified applicants through recruitment, assessment and selection for excellence processes. Leans in to recruit for leadership positions as well as support the team as requisition load mandates. 
• Build and maintain network contacts in areas of expertise as needed by the company. Responsible for developing and maintaining community and professional partnerships and programs. Partners with the Communications and Marketing team to build branding and collateral, enhance social media and community presence to create a steady pipeline of candidates for the organization.
• Facilitate team development by serving as a catalyst for change and motivating the Talent Acquisition team to achieve high performance, thereby enhancing HR's capacity to deliver exceptional outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal employment laws, as well as company policies and procedures regarding employment, onboarding, testing and assessment programs.  Responsible for record keeping systems regarding employment, as well as following all requested steps and procedures in the event of an audit. Represents the company as an expert witness for arbitrations and legal challenges. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE? 

• SPHR    
• 3+ years of team leadership and experience in a unionized environment is preferred.
• Experience with recruiting strategies to improve diversity. Knowledge of Success Factors modules. 

WHO WILL BE A PART OF YOUR TEAM? 

• Must guide and interact effectively with all staff levels within the company and all affiliates including Sr. Leadership.
• Maintain relationships with local and national professional organizations, community members, vendors and suppliers.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE 

• Builds Strong Collaborative Relationships
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Develops People and Teams 
• Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity
• Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgement 

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING WITH US 
We proudly offer a competitive total rewards package and other perks to help keep you thriving:

• Performance Bonus: Earn an annual incentive bonus that recognizes your hard work.  
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.  
• Retirement Planning: Secure your future with a 401k Retirement Savings Plan and a comprehensive Pension plan.  
• Ownership Opportunities: Participate in Emera’s Employee Common Share Purchase Plan and share in our success.  
• Time to Recharge: Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO), paid company holidays, comprehensive mental, financial and physical wellness resources, and paid Parental Leave  
• Growth and Development: Take advantage of tuition reimbursement and other training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career.  
• And much more! 

Whether you’re launching your career or looking to advance it, Peoples Gas is the perfect place for you, offering exciting opportunities for a long-term career with a dynamic, growing company. 

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS
TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and pro