Human Resources Representative

DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer’s homes and Michigan’s progress for more than a century. And as Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We’re also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states.

But we’re more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.

Testing Required: Not Applicable

Hybrid Role: This role is hybrid, with an established schedule of in-person work required at an assigned work location. Any remote work is expected to be performed from an employee’s primary residence, unless allowed (or prohibited) through the Company’s remote work guidelines.

Emergency Response: Yes – Must be available to perform a primary assignment in support of DTE’s emergency response to storms or other events that impact service to our customers.

Job Summary

Entry-level professional Human Resources (HR) job that entails exposure or assignments across a broad range of HR areas. As part of a dynamic HR organization, is responsible for carrying out a variety of activities and assisting in day-to-day administration of HR policies and programs in one or more of the following areas: business partner, staffing, employee and labor relations, compensation and benefits, training, performance management, benchmarking, diversity and inclusion. May support assigned business unit (BU) clients in their application of HR policies and initiatives, or assist senior-level HR staff in these activities. Works in accordance with existing policies and procedures, or specific instructions, but takes on assignments entailing judgment and/or discretion to select from, or recommend alternative approaches. Span of control = 0: this is an individual contributor job.

Key Accountabilities

• Acts as a partner to formulate HR-related plans that are consistent with the company and BU's core values, mission and vision.
• Collaborates with HR team and other staff to assist with plans to address business needs, executes initiatives and ongoing activities.
• Assists with the appropriate use of the HR service delivery model, policy and guidelines.
• Assists HR team with coaching leaders and employees through employee related matters.
• May assist with managing the design and implementation of temporary programs (i.e., Co-ops, interns, summer students, etc.) and/or with screening external candidates based on job relevant criteria.
• Solicits guidance and advice from senior-level HR staff, as needed, to ensure that appropriate recommendations and actions are carried out in accordance with company and BU needs.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or obtaining degree within six months from application (verification of degree receipt will be required prior to starting).
• Six (6) months of HR-related experience (e.g labor relations, staffing, employee relations, compensation and benefits, organizational development, etc)

Other Qualifications

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources-related disciplines, e.g, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Industrial Psychology, etc (excludes human and social services disciplines)

Other Requirements

• Proficient oral and written communication, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate clearly, credibly and confidently.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills consistent with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives, and recommend optimal solutions for various situations.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, issues or projects that may include high-visibility initiatives and require innovation, teamwork and planning.
• Capable of managing work with shifting priorities, multiple demands from leaders, peers and client groups in a positive and evenhanded fashion; displays a calm demeanor under pressure and embraces change.
• Proficient in MS Office sufficient to apply it with minimal instruction or guidance (this level of proficiency typically attainable through 1+ year(s) of experience with the applications).
• Ability to work in a 'team' and/or 'matrix' structure, supporting multiple clients.

Additional Information

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity, employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal and/or state laws.