HR Business Partner

Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, LES is one of the nation’s leading utility companies. We deliver exceptional customer service while fostering a culture that celebrates passion, talent, and high standards.

• LES is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.
• LES is unable to sponsor employment-based immigrant or non-immigrant visas.
• This is not a remote position and requires residency within a reasonable commuting distance to LES in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Full-time

Starting Pay Range
: $81,166.00 - $

Posting Date
: 1/15/2026

We are seeking a strategic, people-focused Human Resources Business Partner to join LES and help power the future of energy. In this role, you will collaborate closely with leaders across operations, engineering, and corporate functions to align talent strategies with business goals.

The HR Business Partner is a strategic advisor to business leaders, providing guidance across employee relations, talent management, performance, and organizational effectiveness. The role operates with significant autonomy and influence.

HR Business Partner – ($81,166 - $101,458) – Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; at least 5 years progressive HR experience, or equivalent. Experience working with union and non-represented employees is highly preferred; background in utilities or similar regulated industries is strongly preferred.

Senior HR Business Partner – ($93,342 - $116,678) – Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; at least 10 years progressive HR experience, or equivalent. Experience working with union and non-represented employees is required; background in utilities or similar regulated industries is strongly preferred.

• Align HR strategies, programs, and initiatives with organizational goals and business plans.
• Resolve employee relations matters, including investigations and performance issues.
• Lead and participate in HR projects, ensuring successful delivery within timelines and budget.
• Partner with leaders to strengthen employee engagement through initiatives such as employee surveys and targeted actions.
• Implement performance management programs that align with the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Drive strategic workforce planning and talent development for assigned divisions, including succession planning and leadership development.
• Support organizational design efforts and lead change management strategies to enable business transitions with minimal disruption.

Accountability – Holds self and others responsible for goals, outcomes, deadlines, and objectives.

Adaptability – Maintains a positive attitude in the face of change.

Communicationb> – Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner.

Customer Focus – Puts customers, internal and external, at the center of business decisions.

Initiative – Takes action independently and resolves problems without extensive help.

Teamwork – Effectively collaborates and manages conflict with others.

Legal and Confidentiality Knowledge – Applies expert knowledge of applicable laws and maintains high confidentiality.

PHR or SPHR preferred; SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.

LES offers outstanding benefits to employees. Explore the full benefits package available to LES employees.