Director of Human Resources

TECO Energy•Tampa, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Power up a career with us. Our People are our greatest investments. TECO Peoples Gas offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth and development in a friendly and professional work environment. If you are interested in a career and not just a position, TECO Peoples Gas is the place to be! TECO Peoples Gas is the largest natural gas distributor in Florida serving more than 400,000 customers across the state. Just as it was 125 years ago when we started as Tampa Gas Company, natural gas is today’s No. 1 choice for reliable energy. Join our team of energy experts as we build on that legacy through innovation and cost-effective sustainable energy solutions all while keeping top-notch customer service at the center of all we do. TECO Peoples Gas is a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which also includes Tampa Electric and New Mexico Gas Company. Emera provides energy to residential and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, with career opportunities available in all of these locations. Build the Future At Peoples Gas, we’re building more than infrastructure, we’re building a modern workforce ready for the future of energy. As our Director, Human Resources, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how we attract, develop, and empower talent across the organization. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll partner with senior executives, drive enterprise-wide people strategies, and modernize how HR delivers value, transforming us into a forward-looking, insight-driven function that fuels business success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field
10+ years of progressive HR experience including leadership roles
Proven leadership in HR Operations and/or Talent Acquisition
Demonstrated experience developing and executing workforce strategies aligned to business goals
Experience leading organizational transformation, change initiatives, and process improvements
Strong experience working within or alongside labor relations environments

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA or HR-related discipline)
Experience in union environments or regulated industries
Background in enterprise HR transformation or modernization initiatives
Strong business acumen and ability to connect people strategy to business outcomes
Expertise in workforce planning, talent strategy, and organizational design
Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and influence senior leaders
Experience leveraging HR data, analytics, and insights to drive decisions
Exceptional communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management
Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to lead through ambiguity and change
Strong focus on employee experience and customer-centric HR delivery
High integrity, sound judgment, and professional credibility

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influencing business strategy through workforce insights
Lead the transformation of Talent Acquisition into a proactive, strategic, and data-driven function
Oversee HR Operations to ensure efficient, compliant, and high-quality service delivery
Design and execute integrated workforce planning strategies aligned to long-term business goals
Drive HR transformation through process modernization, automation, and analytics
Strengthen leadership capability and guide the organization through change and workforce evolution
Partner across the enterprise (including Tampa Electric and affiliates) to deliver innovative HR solutions