JOB TITLE: TA Program Manager
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
LOCATION: Topeka, KS or Kansas City, MO
PAY RANGE: TA Program Manager I – min: $49,200 – mid: $61,500
TA Program Manager II – min: $60,200 – mid: $75,300
Sr TA Program Manager – min: $76,400 – mid: $101,800
Note: This is a Hybrid position with a combination of work-from-home and in-office work.
Scheduled Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Talent Acquisition Program Manager will work with our Operations team, and various community partners and education institutions, to build a talent pipeline. This role will primarily focus on our craft/skilled trades roles within the Operations division.
This is a newly created role who will be responsible for:
- Developing and program managing a talent pipeline for our craft/skilled trades workers, focusing on two key areas:
- Ready to work in 1-3 years
- Ready to work in 3+ years
- Developing a technical college campus program that targets line workers for urban areas.
- Working with internal operations leaders to understand current and future needs and building out a plan to fill those critical needs.
- Working with area high schools to build energy industry career-awareness among their students.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with community partners in our metro service territories (Kansas City, Topeka and Wichita).
Education and Experience Requirements:
The preferred candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications or related field. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of related experience in recruitment, outreach and program management, and possess A strong aptitude for developing relationships to assist in candidate pipeline development is required.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:
- Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage a variety of internal and external stakeholders (operation leaders, community partners, school administrators, faculty and students)
- Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of interested parties, from high school students to executives
- Strong program management skills, with the ability to coordinate activities between internal stakeholders, community partners, school administrators, faculty and students.
Working Conditions:
Normal office working environment. Must have excellent work record including good attendance. Some travel may be required within the Evergy service territory.
Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
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.