Talent Acquisition Consultant II

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Be Part of Our Growth Story-And Yours!

Alliant Energy is in full growth mode—and we’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Consultant II who’s ready to grow with us. This isn’t just recruiting; it’s about building the workforce that powers our next chapter. You’ll be a partner, a talent ambassador, and a driver of innovation in how we attract and engage top talent. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love creating exceptional candidate experiences, and want to influence the future of our organization, this is your opportunity!

What you will do

Advocates for best-in-class candidate experience to ensure the acquisition of top talent at all levels through the full lifecycle of recruiting.

Leads the process to ensure that the sourcing, recruiting, performing reference checks as requested, making offers, pre-boarding, and the communication processes run smoothly, contributing to a positive candidate experience and employer of choice.

Builds relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, human resources (HR), and ad-hoc groups, to execute key initiatives that support a culture of belonging.

Identifies, sources, attracts, and screens qualified, diverse, high-performing talent.

Develops and implements strategic recruitment plans for hard-to-fill positions, including in-depth sourcing of passive candidates by using creative forms of online search, e.g., social networking, social media, and LinkedIn.

Coordinates postings and sourcing, collects and screens resumes and applications, conducts phone screens, schedules on-site interviews, assists with reference checks, and initiates the new hire process.

Provides effective and timely internal transfer processing for hiring managers and the employees for assigned positions in compliance with corporate guidelines or specific collective bargaining agreements.

Analyzes recruitment data to determine the most cost-effective methods for developing applicant pools.

Consults with the hiring manager, HR, and compensation to ensure that employment offers are fair and equitable and will attract top talent.

Applies company programs, practices, and procedures related to the recruitment life cycle in compliance with federal, state, and local law.

Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Emphasis in business administration, human resources or related area Preferred

Required Experience

4 years of professional experience in a human resources related field with an emphasis in recruiting professional and / or hourly positions.

Other Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Must be willing to travel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent communication skills both verbally and written. This includes consistent and thorough communication with hiring managers on status of positions, candidate quality and candidate pipeline.

Demonstrated ability to maximize web-based recruiting tools, social media, systems and software preferred.

Demonstrated ability to influence others using tact and professionalism.

Demonstrated informal leadership skills.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work effectively with all levels within company.

Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, sometimes lead, and follow through on multiple projects / work initiatives at one time.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Key Skills

Applicant Tracking Systems

• Candidates Management
• Data Interpretations
• HR Business Partnering
• Recruitment Marketing
• Stakeholder Management
• Talent Branding
• Talent Sourcing
• Total Rewards Strategies

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Pay Range : $65,000-$82,400

This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

It's not just what we do; it's how we do it.

Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold

Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.