Citizens Energy Group · 1 week ago
Manager of Employee Relations and Recruitment
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $105K/yr
5+ years expCitizens Energy Group is seeking a Manager of Employee Relations & Recruitment to join their team. This role involves leading the design and implementation of employment policies, talent acquisition strategies, and employee relations initiatives to enhance workforce capability and engagement.
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Responsibilities
Provide counsel and advise management on complex employee and labor relations matters including contract administration, grievance resolution, performance management, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, and consistent policy application
Serves as liaison between department leaders and union representatives to support positive and collaborative labor-management relationships
Along with others, participates in the negotiation of bargaining unit agreements
Lead and support HR Generalists in the delivery of recruitment, hiring, onboarding and workforce planning activities
Develop and implement sourcing strategies to ensure efficient hiring of qualified candidates
Establish consistent recruiting procedures that reduce organization exposure to risk and support a cohesive, positive employee experience
Research, develop, implement, and evaluate HR policies, procedures, and practices
Ensure consistent application of policies and compliance with employment laws
Conduct or support internal investigations and represent the organization at hearings when necessary
Participate in the Policy Review Team to support the evaluation of organizational policies
Assist with departmental planning and budgeting
Provide HR-related reports, data analysis, and insights
All other duties assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field
Minimum five (5) years of experience in Human Resources or leading an equivalent functional area
Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruitment processes, including sourcing, interviewing, election, and onboarding across divers role types
Proven experience managing complex employee relations matters, including investigations, coaching, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation
Experience leading a team, including providing direction, setting expectations, and driving performance outcomes
Experience working with employees at all levels in an organization
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Preferred
Experience with union relations including participation in collective bargaining, contract administration, and maintaining effective labor-management relations
HR Certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR)
MBA
Benefits
Health, Dental & Vision
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
Wellness Program
Adoption and tuition assistance
Employee Credit Union
PTO and Paid Holidays
Hybrid schedule
Company
Citizens Energy Group
Citizens Energy Group is a public trust that provides natural gas, thermal energy, water, and wastewater services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
J
Jeffrey Harrison
President and CEO
Recent News
Hartford Business Journal
2025-10-24
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