Senior Human Resources Business Partner

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Job Description

Job Title : Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Posting Start Date : 9 / 19 / 25

Primary Role : The Sr. HRBP role will partner with business leaders to develop and execute HR strategies focused on talent, development, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee engagement. HRBP is a trusted advisor and member of the leadership team for their assigned client area, providing guidance and HR consultation to business leaders. Partners with various levels of leadership to identify and grow talent and technical capability for the business.

Key Accountabilities

• Design, support and execute people-related strategy.
• Ensure appropriate execution for business restructures, workforce planning initiatives, and identify critical succession planning needs.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a team of HR professionals (may include leading and managing other HR Business Partners) in a high-growth, rapidly changing environment.
• Mentor HRBP team members on employee development best practices to support business needs.
• Partner with various HR COEs and the business to provide data-driven recommendations to improve performance, retention, workforce planning, and the overall employee experience.
• Partner closely with the business on strategic growth opportunities including M&A due diligence, M&A integrations, and onboarding.
• Understand specific business priorities and translate them into higher-impact work.
• Use designated tools, process guidance, and systems to ensure consistent execution of tasks.
• Provide consultation and support to the business for all HR areas of responsibility.
• Partner closely with the ELR COE to ensure consistent delivery of service and provide input and guidance including risk analyses.
• Provide talent acquisition consulting in partnership with the talent acquisition partner and perform outreach in support of community, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Facilitate and deliver training on a variety of HR topics.
• Offer group and one-on-one coaching with business leaders.
• Participate in labor relations strategy and the resolution of LR issues.
• Join project teams in support of the broader HR team and business initiatives.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the organization and develop solutions in partnership with division and matrix leadership, COE, and regional / division HR business leadership.
• Use information systems to prepare and communicate metrics and quantitative data on HR and employee-related activities.
• Represent HR in a specialized area as point of contact for identified projects.

Knowledge & Skills

Experience & Education

Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects to completion, including organizing, planning, scheduling, and following up on all project-related items.

Work Environment

Travel Requirements

Competencies

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Human Resources

Industry

Utilities

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