Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from The AES Corporation
Job overview
The Talent Acquisition and Sourcing Leader at The AES Corporation leads strategic sourcing initiatives to attract and retain top talent for the U.S. Utilities businesses, impacting workforce growth and organizational success.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves developing and executing sourcing strategies, partnering with HR and business leaders, managing candidate pipelines, coordinating university recruitment, providing market intelligence, and supporting hiring manager training and talent brokering efforts.
Experience and skills
Requires 7+ years of talent acquisition and management experience, strong communication, organizational, planning skills, and proficiency in sourcing platforms like Talent Neuron and Workday Recruiting; preferred strong sourcing connections in Indianapolis, IN, and Dayton, OH.
Work environment and culture
AES values innovation, collaboration, diversity, and inclusion, recognized as a Great Place to Work and a top workplace for innovators, fostering a supportive and progressive environment.
Company information
AES Corporation is a Fortune 500 global energy company operating in 14 countries, leading in renewable energy sales with $12.7B revenue in 2023, committed to sustainability and the Paris Agreement goals.
Team overview
The role collaborates closely with local HR, global talent and sourcing teams, and a shared service recruiting team based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Job location and travel
The position focuses on sourcing connections in Indianapolis, IN, and Dayton, OH, with collaboration across global teams.
Unique job features
The job offers unique opportunities to work on global energy transformation recruitment, leveraging advanced sourcing tools and participating in university and community partnerships.
Company overview
The AES Corporation is a global energy company that operates in the generation and distribution of electricity. They make money by owning and managing power plants and utility companies, providing energy solutions to both residential and commercial customers. Founded in 1981, AES has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions and investments in renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, and energy storage. Their commitment to sustainability and innovation has positioned them as a leader in the transition to cleaner energy sources.
How to land this job
Position your resume to showcase your 7+ years of talent acquisition and management experience, emphasizing strategic sourcing and collaboration with cross-functional teams to align hiring strategies with organizational goals at The AES Corporation.
Highlight your expertise in developing and executing sourcing strategies, working with recruiting platforms like Workday Recruiting and Talent Neuron, and building diverse candidate pipelines through partnerships and networks.
Apply through multiple channels including The AES Corporation’s corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for the Talent Acquisition and Sourcing Leader position.
Connect with talent acquisition and HR professionals in the U.S. Utilities division at AES on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on AES’s leadership in renewable energy or asking about their experience with sourcing strategies in the energy sector.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'sourcing strategies,' 'Workday Recruiting,' 'Talent Neuron,' 'diverse candidate pipelines,' 'university partnerships,' and 'talent brokering' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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