Senior Human Resources Representative

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation represents over 27,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

Responsible for supporting Calpine’s strategic HR objectives by delivering HR advise/service across the organization covering all or several of the following areas:  recruiting, compensation and benefits, training, employee and labor relations, and safety.  Maintains all necessary records and files for reporting and audit purposes.  Prepares reports in conformance with legislated requirements or organization needs.  Assists department members with a variety of project-related activities in all key functional areas. 

Job Responsibilities

This is an HR professional role with significant focus on maintaining pipeline programs to recruit the best-qualified and skilled candidates for multiple and varied disciplines within the company.  Position will sit in the corporate office, reporting directly to the Dir., Human Resources - Head of Recruitment.  This is not a fully remote position.

• Prepare for and attend all Campus Career Fairs, both local and out of state.
• Collaborate with hiring managers on a regular basis and proactively identify future hiring needs for all Pipeline programs (Rotation Engineer, Co-Op, Internship, Trainee)
• Coordinate the Summer Internship program, including meetings and events.
• Pre-screen and assess applicants’ relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience and aptitudes
• Maintain a constant applicant flow and ensuring a strong pipeline of candidates in background process
• You should also be able to attract candidates using various sources, like social media networks and employee referrals
• Coordinates internal job postings and transfers program, checks references and prepares new hire material.
• Following proper policies and procedures in recruiting and human resource administration
• Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Job Scope & Technical Excellence: 

• Experienced professional with full understanding of job, company and industry practices.
• Performs in fully-functioning capacity, equivalent to a journey level contributor.

Decision Making & Innovation: 

• Makes decisions regarding own work, often in ambiguous situations; makes recommendations regarding own function/discipline.
• Solves operational problems and associated technical issues; modifies existing tools, techniques or processes.

Work Complexity & Independent Judgment: 

• Works on problems of moderate complexity.
• Uses independent judgment within defined policies and practices. Interprets guidelines, select methods, techniques and analytical approach.

 Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• Seasoned professional; typically requires 3+ years experience
• Ability to think of creative solutions to increase applicant flow as needed and executing.
• Ability to build and foster excellent internal relationships with stakeholder of various levels is a must.
• Ability to build and foster relationships with external programs such as local work force development centers, vocational/technical schools, military outlets, etc.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficient Excel computer skills
• Good leadership skills.
• Organized and self-sufficient.
• Multi-tasked orientated.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality, at all times. 

Additional Calpine Information:

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
• Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to hrrecruitment@calpine.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.

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