HR Business Partner

Job Summary:

NRG is currently seeking a dynamic Talent Business Partner to support NRG Plant Operations. The Talent Business Partner will work with assigned business units to provide strategic HR guidance, consultation and coaching to business leaders and employees on all HR related matters to align people strategies with business goals. This includes the following areas: strategic people management, employee relations, employee engagement, HR Projects/Programs and initiatives, compensation, acquisitions, integrations, workforce planning and retention, recruiting, as well as subject matter expertise relative to process improvement, project management, data analysis and reporting.

An effective Talent Business Partner will advance the objective of increasing employee, management, and organizational engagement and effectiveness.

• Build strategic relationships with leaders, managers and employees and provide seamless tactical and strategic HR support inclusive of thought leadership on effective solutions supporting both the employee and management.
• Serve as an advocate and trusted advisor by providing coaching and guidance to management and employees regarding policies, procedures and programs, people strategy, performance and talent development.
• Drive/improve employee engagement through support of talent review and succession planning initiatives, engagement surveys and development and recognition programs.
• Partner with L&D to identify training needs and assist the L&D function in aligning training programs with business needs objectives.
• Support the recruitment process by providing strategic assistance with job descriptions, compensation analysis, approvals, interview training, and interviewing for key roles, etc.
• Recommend and perform quality control procedures as defined to ensure accurate and compliant records, including records related to promotions, job transfers and new hires. Maintain open position and workforce planning details.
• Partner with business leaders to confidentially manage and resolve employee relations matters in accordance with company policies, processes, procedures and employment law (as appropriate).
• Coach Managers on performance management and provide support to actively manage performance and behavior issues to resolution.
• Conduct in depth and impartial investigations regarding compliance and employee relations matters as they should arise.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws/regulations and assess progress against company EEO/Affirmative Action goals and support the company’s diversity & inclusion goals.
• Manage and implement special projects as assigned.
• 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.
• Prepare reports and analyze data from HR information systems for information reporting and management decision-making.
• 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.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of HR business partner experience in a fast-paced, dynamic organization is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent experience analyzing and resolving employee issues, providing advice and counseling to managers and supervisors.
• Critical skills thinking & problem-solving capabilities
• High attention to detail is required with a focus on data quality.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Must be organized and able to handle confidential information.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.
• HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Experience working with HR record software preferred, such as Success Factors.
• Experience working in a large utilities or energy company is desirable.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.
• HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Experience working with HR record software preferred, such as Success…