Jonathan Liepe

About Jonathan Liepe

With over 15 years of experience at Colorado Springs Utilities, I lead the Talent Acquisition and HRIS teams to deliver innovative, customer-focused human resources solutions. My role includes setting vision and strategy, managing day-to-day operations, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals, all while fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. My career reflects a strong focus on talent acquisition and HR technology, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. I am dedicated to empowering our organization through strategic HR leadership and a commitment to building a workforce that supports long-term sustainability.

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Leader (Human Resources Supervisor, Talent Acquisition & HR Information Systems)

   Colorado Springs Utilities

   Jul 2016 — Present · Colorado Springs, CO, US

   Responsible for leading the Talent Acquisition and HRIS functional teams in Human Resources to include overseeing the development, implementation and delivery of services for our internal and external customers. Leadership and work planning includes:· Setting vision and strategy which incorporates customer input, feedback, and organizational strategic alignment. · Management of day-to-day operations and assigning work, monitoring deadlines, and evaluating performance. · Developed structured compensation methodology for all job offers resulting in legal defense against disparate pay claims. Worked closely with the compensation team to implement changes with the implementation of Colorado’s Equal Pay Act· Preparing unit budget and managing variances; management of contracts with service providers/vendors· Ensuring focus on overall candidate experience while building and maintaining talent pipelines; monitoring recruitment processes and selection process decisions are made in a timely manner· Championing automation of HRIS including Lawson, Taleo, onboarding processes, performance management, succession planning, and position management systems/applications· Developing and maintaining relationships with community organizations, colleges and universities, and other talent pipeline referral organizations to help identify and source qualified talent· Managing compliance auditing routines to ensure OFCCP, ADA/EEO guidelines are enforced and abided, ensuring staffing requirements are met in accordance with legal guidelines

Education

• Hope College

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology, Sociology, Psych/Soc Composite

• Fennville High School

  H.S Diploma, Valedictorian

  1983 — 1987

• Webster University

  Master's degree, Human Resources Development

  2004 — 2006

Skills

• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Candidate Screening
• Ddi
• Job Analysis
• Succession Planning
• Healthcare Staffing
• Full-Cycle Recruiting
• Training Delivery
• Sourcing
• Creative Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• HR Consulting
• Direct Recruiting
• Technical Recruiting
• Compensation
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Talent Selection
• Screening Resumes
• Software Sales
• Interview Coaching
• Salary Negotiation
• Recruiting
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Eeo
• Talent Assessment
• Assessment Centers
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Director
• Eeo Compliance
• Manager
• Team Management
• Executive Search
• Computer Sales
• Employee Engagement
• Resume Writing
• Management
• Internet Recruiting
• Employment Law