Manager, Talent Acquisition

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!

Job Summary:

The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for leading and executing recruitment strategies to attract top talent and support business growth. This role partners with senior leadership to develop hiring plans, improve employer branding, and optimize recruitment processes to ensure a seamless hiring experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic talent acquisition plans that align with business objectives.
• Lead and mentor a team of recruiters and coordinators, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Partner with business leaders to understand workforce planning needs and anticipate hiring trends.
• Oversee employer branding efforts to enhance the company's talent attraction strategies.
• Manage vendor relationships, including job boards, recruitment agencies, and technology providers.
• Ensure compliance with hiring policies, diversity & inclusion initiatives, and labor laws.
• Analyze hiring metrics to improve recruitment efficiency and candidate experience.
• Manage and optimize the recruitment budget.
• Drive process improvements and innovation in recruitment practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5-10 years of recruiting experience, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of talent acquisition best practices, workforce planning, and employer branding.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment marketing tools.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze trends and make strategic recommendations.

Must possess a positive attitude and strong values that fit with DLC's core values:

Energized to shape the future.

Bold in thinking and exploration of new possibilities.

Collaborative in approaching all challenges.

Responsible in commitment to safety, management of assets and finances and interaction with others.

Selfless in serving the community, both on the job and through volunteerism.

Scope:

Primary focus is on daily deliverables, outputs and reporting. Accountable for managing one's own time and workflow and leads projects and/or large project steps. Work is complex in nature, requiring the incumbent to draw on previous knowledge to perform role. Acts independently the majority of the time, requiring guidance in only complex situations. Has well established capabilities, acts as a resource to less experienced staff on moderately complex issues.

Decision Impact:

Problems and issues faced are vague and require reasoning to identify root cause. Draws on significant past experience to perform role. Proficient in the body of knowledge of given discipline or specialty area. Accountable for direct level of reasoning and decision making.

Scope:

Primary Focus is on daily deliverables, outputs and reporting. Accountable for managing one's own time and work flow. Responsibilities are generally tactical in nature and work is typically complex in nature requiring the incumbent to draw on previous knowledge to perform role. Has a well-established capabilities, acts as a resource to less experienced staff on routine issues.

Storm Roles:

All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position, as duties can vary across the Company. Examples of storm roles could include but aren't limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications, customer service, or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information, etc.

Data Governance:

Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position, support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, transfer, layoffs, return from a layoff, training and development, and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings' commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at HR@duqlight.com and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation.