HR Business Partner

AES US • Dayton, OH

6d

About The Position

The HR Business Partner will be a key member of the US HR team, responsible for developing and driving HR priorities within the US that support critical strategic objectives. Requires an ability to partner with key leaders across the US and translate business needs into HR processes and systems that deliver results. The incumbent will need to balance both strategic leadership and tactical HR support to the businesses. As a champion of AES values, the HR Business Partner helps craft the organizational culture and climate that sets the organization up for success.

Requirements

• 7+ years in Human Resources, including demonstrated ability to partner with the business leaders to develop solutions and drive positive outcomes
• Experience working in a union environment and/or coordinating a labor agreement
• Bachelor degree required
• Strong communication skills – written, oral, interpersonal
• Must be detail oriented and have analytical problem-solving capabilities and critical thinking skills
• Self-starter who deals well with ambiguity
• Strong presence and confidence to engage directly, constructively, and with credibility with leaders at all levels
• Change agent; demonstrated ability to identify gaps, position solutions, and promote adoption and positive change
• Successfully navigate between tactical and strategic objectives
• Experience in developing and delivering HR programs
• Solid understanding of the value each HR subject area brings
• Handles confidentiality without exception
• Proven reputation of relationship building/networking
• Strategic thinking; understanding of the SBU strategy and key financial and operational drivers and dynamics
• Agility; ability to work at a fast pace and shift focus quickly

Nice To Haves

• Experience within the energy industry preferred; or demonstrated ability to learn quickly

Responsibilities

• Implements people programs and policies
• Uses talent tools and advises critical actions
• Advises and coaches leaders
• Applies analytics to inform data-driven decisions and positive talent outcomes
• Engages directly with leaders at all levels
• Builds and leads resource plans to inform how we will meet talent needs
• Partners with HR Centers of Expertise and HR Operations team to develop and deliver solutions and programs
• Develops a deep understanding of the talent market and leverages that knowledge to inform talent acquisition strategy
• Promotes diversity and inclusion; implements D&I strategy
• Informs & participates in the development & execution of workforce plans
• Identifies development needs for the groups they supports
• Serves as escalation point and subject matter expert for employee and labor relations issues for supported groups
• Promotes the completion of periodic people processes – ensures leaders are using tools and resources to drive improved talent outcomes & a positive culture where people feel valued and respected, and have visibility to a career path
• Ambassador of the AES employer brand
• Partners with internal communications to ensure timely, relevant, consumable communications
• Supports various change management projects as necessary
• Strong active participation in labor relations function to include day-to-day guidance to leadership of accurate labor agreement administration, oversight of the grievance process (including third step grievances), assists in preparation for labor agreement negotiations, may be required to participate in negotiations and/or arbitration.

Benefits

• AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior