Job Title: Talent Acquisition Manager (Strategic Sourcing and Talent Pipeline) Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC Summary : We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Talent Acquisition Manager to lead our strategic sourcing efforts and build a robust pipeline of qualified candidates. The ideal candidate will be a sourcing expert with a passion for identifying and attracting top talent from diverse backgrounds, particularly within university, trade craft, veteran, and experienced professional networks. This role demands a data:driven approach, strong relationship:building skills, and a deep understanding of the competitive talent landscape. This role will work in partnership with the business and human resources teams, including the diversity (DIBs) and workforce planning teams, talent management and business partner teams to develop and execute strategies aimed at attracting and acquiring diverse talent that will enable Entergy to achieve the vision of becoming the Premier Utility. Responsibilities : : Leads Talent Acquisition's Strategic Talent Sourcing and Pipeline team and Strategy, including: : Sourcing Strategy Development: Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies to attract high:quality candidates across all levels and departments. : University Relations: Cultivate strong partnerships with target universities, develop and manage internship programs, and implement effective campus recruiting strategies. : Veteran Hiring: Collaborate with veteran organizations, military bases, and transition programs to source and engage qualified veterans. : Experienced Professional Hiring: Utilize advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean searches, social media, professional networking platforms, and industry events, to identify and attract passive candidates. : Talent Pipelining: Build and maintain a proactive pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs, ensuring a readily available pool of talent. : Market Research and Analysis: Conduct thorough research and analysis of the talent market, identifying trends, competitive intelligence, and best practices in sourcing. : Metrics and Reporting: Track key sourcing metrics, analyze data to measure effectiveness, and provide regular reports on sourcing activities and progress. : Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of sourcers and recruiters, providing guidance, training, and support. : Employer Branding: Collaborate with the Marketing and HR team to enhance our employer brand and value proposition to attract top talent. : Technology Optimization: Leverage applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other HR technologies to streamline sourcing workflows and improve efficiency. : Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with hiring managers and HR business partners to understand their hiring needs and provide effective sourcing solutions. : Builds organizational capability within the Strategic Talent Sourcing and Pipeline team, and ensures top talent is hired and retained. Responsible for leading and developing a team of workforce strategy professionals to deliver on the activities and programs described above. : Maintains knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends in Talent Acquisition, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging; Workforce Development; and Talent Acquisition systems/technology. Supports the Talent Management and HR Leadership Team to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future strategies. : Participates on HR and enterprise:wide steering committees and lead special projects. Responsible for building collaborative relationships with all parts of HR, Shared Services, operations, and other needed groups to deliver Enterprise Pipeline Strategy results. Qualifications : Minimum education and experience required of the position: : Bachelors degree in Human Resour