Senior Talent Business Partner

Job Summary:

NRG is seeking a Senior Talent Business Partner to support its Corporate functions, specifically the Technology and Growth & Policy organizations. This role provides HR consultation and guidance to managers and employees and supports the implementation of People programs aligned with business needs.

The Senior Talent Business Partner partners with managers and leaders to support initiatives and activities tied to the employee life cycle, including day to day support, organizational change, organizational design, workforce planning and restructuring activities. Working within established direction, the role coordinates workforce data, documentation, communications, stakeholder activities, and implementation plans to help facilitate effective organizational transitions.

The role also supports employee engagement, talent management, compensation, acquisitions and integrations, process improvement, project management, data analysis, and reporting. An effective Senior Talent Business Partner independently executes and implements People programs that strengthen workforce performance and organizational effectiveness.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day HR consultation and recommend solutions consistent with established policies, programs, and business needs.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers and employees regarding policies, procedures, performance, employee relations, and talent programs.
• Support talent reviews, succession planning, engagement surveys, and employee 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 recruitment activities, including job descriptions, compensation reviews, approvals, interview preparation, and interviews for key roles.
• 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.
• Manage and resolve employee relations matters in accordance with established policies, procedures, and applicable employment laws, escalating complex or highly sensitive matters as appropriate.
• Coach managers on effective performance documentation and support the resolution of performance and behavior concerns.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws/regulations and assess progress against company EEO/Affirmative Action goals and support the company’s diversity & inclusion goals.
• Support organizational design and restructuring activities by coordinating workforce data, documentation, communications, stakeholder activities, and implementation plans.
• Partner with a variety of Centers of Excellence (COEs) to drive and implement HR initiatives forward, and process improvements within the supported organizations.
• Facilitate meetings and present HR programs, initiatives, and other content to diverse audiences across a range of group sizes.
• Manage and implement special projects as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of HR business partner experience in a fast-paced, dynamic organization is required.
• Minimum of 5 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Experience facilitating trainings and sessions, speaking to small and large groups
• Experience working with HR record software preferred, such as SuccessFactors.
• Experience working in a large utilities or energy company is desirable.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Broad and in-depth understanding of employment law and company policies and procedures.
• Ability to interact effectively with managers and leaders, escalating complex or highly sensitive matters as appropriate.
• Ability to solve problems for clients or research options/recommendations.
• Exhibition of high ethical standards consistent with NRG’s values.
• Ability to set priorities and to respond to changing demands from multiple sources on short notice.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and strong attention to detail with a focus on data quality.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member; strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across organizational levels and communicate recommendations clearly.
• Strong proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid position – 4 days per week in office Monday through Thursday, 1 day per week remote on Friday. 
• Ability to work in an open office environment (sitting, walking, standing, meetings, general computer use).
• Minimal travel as required by business or project needs.
• Ability to adapt work schedule to business and department demands.