Senior Talent Business Partner

Description

• Partner with business leaders to confidentially manage and resolve employee relations matters in support of company policies, processes, procedures and employment law (as appropriate).
• Conduct in depth and impartial investigations regarding compliance and employee relations matters as they should arise.
• Serve as an advocate and business partner by providing coaching and guidance to management and employees regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Strategically solve problems and issues and contribute to strategic solutions for future business.
• Provide positive customer service by responding to employees and managers on HR related questions. Provide reference to HR policies and procedures. Promote employee self-service with available systems and procedures.
• Drive/improve employee engagement through talent review feedback, succession planning, development programs, etc..
• Partner with subject matter experts to ensure support of all areas of plant operations and supporting groups.
• Facilitate and improve the recruiting process by providing strategic assistance with job descriptions, compensation analysis, approvals, interview training, and interviewing for key roles, etc.
• Manage and implement special projects as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws/regulations and assess progress against company EEO/Affirmative Action goals and support the company’s diversity & inclusion goals.
• Build effective relationships with leaders, managers, employees, union business agents and provide seamless tactical and strategic HR support. To include thought leadership on effective solutions supporting both the employee and management.
• Identify opportunities, take initiative and formulate/develop policies and services to improve the effectiveness of current HR/business processes and practices and make recommendations to business leadership.

Requirements

• grievance handling and resolution and employee disciplinary actions.
• Ability to solve problems for clients or research options/recommendations.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a power plant environment.
• Ability to adapt work schedule to business and department demands.
• Exhibition of high ethical standards.
• Must be organized and able to handle confidential information.
• Critical skills thinking & problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to set priorities and to respond to changing demands from multiple sources on short notice.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with non-exempt hourly or union employees.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy.
• HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Experience with developing reports and analyzing data related to compensation, employee demographics, recruiting, other HR related areas.
• High attention to detail is required with a focus on data quality.
• Familiar with trade craft employees including union represented.
• Understanding of employment law and company policies and procedures.
• 40% travel required by business or project need (mostly in Texas region).
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to work with all levels of the Company, from front-line employees to senior leadership. Demonstrated ability to influence others.
• Strong proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Minimum of 5 years of recent experience analyzing and resolving employee issues, providing advice and counseling to managers and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member; strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience as a generalist in a fast-paced, dynamic organization is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.
• Ability to work in an open office environment (sitting, walking, standing, meetings, general computer use).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and strong attention to detail with a focus on data quality.
• Experience working with HR record software preferred, such as SuccessFactors.

Benefits

• Hybrid position – 4 days per week in office.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance