Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.
Location This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to the One Energy Plaza headqurters located in Jackson, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).
GENERAL SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of HR Innovation oversees a portfolio of enterprise Human Resources transformation initiatives designed to modernize and continuously improve the employee and leader experience. This role leads the development and execution of strategic initiatives spanning HR process redesign, technology implementations, system enhancements, data and analytics capabilities, automation efforts, and continuous improvement programs.
The Director of Innovation partners closely with HR leaders, business stakeholders, and Digital Technology teams to identify opportunities for simplification, standardization, automation, and improved service delivery. This leader is responsible for translating HR strategy into executable transformation roadmaps, ensuring initiatives progress successfully from concept through implementation, adoption, and sustainment.
A critical focus of this role is strengthening HR's ability to leverage data, technology, and self-service solutions to drive better business decisions, improve operational effectiveness, and enhance employee and leader experiences. The Director Innovation establishes governance, accountability, and performance measures to monitor initiative outcomes, manage interdependencies and risks, and ensure transformational efforts deliver measurable business value.
This leader brings an enterprise perspective to HR transformation by connecting people, processes, technology, and data to build a more employee-centered, scalable, and effective HR function.
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Why should you join our team?
At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.
What we offer:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY (Different Generations), capable (Different Abilities), Interfaith, People Planet Partners, and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

We are Consumers Energy, Michigan’s energy provider and the career destination for driven professionals serious about service. This sense of service makes us unique, and Consumers Energy employees know it. We all perform an essential role, and we all benefit from a satisfaction rarely found in a job. Join our 7,500 dedicated employees in diverse careers that extend from Traverse City to Adrian.
We offer more than just jobs at Consumers Energy. We provide careers with development, growth and stability. We’ll be working together in one of the most dynamic industries in the world. You’ll help us generate energy more safely, more efficiently and through the use of more sustainable sources.
The job requirements? Simple. Be passionate about what you do. Be proud of the opportunity to provide an essential service to your neighbors. Be curious and ambitious. Be there for your co-workers when they need you.
Be energetic, and bring your energy to Consumers Energy. The people of Michigan are counting on us.