UScellular Hiring for Talent Acquisition and Retention Consultant at Knoxville, Tennessee Full Time

Talent Acquisition and Retention Consultant – HUM000656

Lead the development and execution of best practice talent acquisition and retention strategies across the company to reduce employee attrition. Maintain knowledge and understanding of internal and external talent trends and needs. Recommend and implement initiatives to meet future workforce requirements in alignment with UScellular’s business strategy and objectives. This role sits anywhere within the USCC footprint and communicates through virtual settings.

• Conduct root cause analysis to identify factors and trends influencing employee turnover
• Analyze attrition and retention trends in relation to local labor markets, industry and specialized functional areas, and other environmental factors
• Develop and execute innovative retention strategies such as advising hiring managers on best practices for hiring skills, talent acquisition processes, inclusivity, and retention
• Ensure strategies and initiatives are scalable to address enterprise and functional needs when appropriate
• Partner with the HR Insights and HR Systems teams to ensure alignment and accuracy of HR data and analysis
• Partner with and seeks input from stakeholders (e.g., HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, hiring leaders, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, etc.) on the development and execution of initiatives
• Partner with learning teams to create and implement content focused on retention tactics such as assessing retention risk and proactive retention actions
• Track and report on KPIs of solutions. Recommend adjustments as needed. Measure and iterate
• Evolve and continuously improve processes to ensure a cost-effective and efficient experience for stakeholders and partners
• Stay abreast of current employment and technology trends to recommend new approaches and strategies
• Leverage and share research, data, and insights to help make informed talent retention decisions
• May be required to cross train and perform other duties
• Ability to travel and work non-traditional work schedules as needed

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant equivalent experience
• 8 years of progressive HR-related experience or equivalent business experience
• Experience leading and implementing change initiatives
• Proven consulting, influencer and coaching skills
• Consultative approach to problem solving and delivering solutions
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with leadership at all levels including written email communication and PowerPoint presentations
• Experience in managing large data sets and creating condensed trends for the business. Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data and use that data to develop talent strategies
• Strong analytic and organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize multiple tasks
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to quickly grasp information across a variety of disciplines
• Thrives in an energetic and dynamic environment; passionate, focused, flexible, and resilient

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced Excel and/or BI tools (e.g., Cognos, Sisense) experience

Job : Human Resources

Location(s) : Tennessee-KNOXVILLE_TN Iowa-MARION_IA, Wisconsin-MADISON_WI, Oklahoma-TULSA_OK, Oregon-MEDFORD_OR, Wisconsin-BROOKFIELD_WI, Illinois-CHICAGO_IL

U.S. Cellular® is an EEO employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race/color/age/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/veteran status, pregnancy or genetic information.