Manager, HR - Health & Wellness

Entergy•New Orleans, LA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, HR - Health & Wellness leads a team in the execution of health & wellness strategy, to drive the evolution of Entergy HR. This role will serve as an advisor, strategist and program execution leader to engage and influence SMEs, the HR community, and key business/corporate leaders with the goal of achieving the Entergy (HR) evolution enablement outcomes and measurable results. This role will have responsibilities related to developing and executing health and wellness programs that support achievement of the HR strategy and enable business priorities and goals. This role will champion a culture of customer-centricity, continuous improvement and diversity, inclusion and belonging. This is a leadership role in HR reporting to the Director, Health & Wellness, and will work closely with Legal, HR Operations (HRO), Accounting, Treasury, Tax, the HR Leadership Team, Labor Relations, and the greater Entergy HR community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred (Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or related field) or equivalent work experience.
5+ years in benefits administration, 2+ years demonstrated experience in leading teams
Ability to think strategically as well as the ability to implement strategic initiatives, including change management activities
Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and projects
Ability to develop innovative compensation solutions that balance the employee value proposition and business/financial considerations.
Demonstrated success partnering, engaging and advising key SMEs on special projects, business objectives and goals; ability to work across organizational groups and influence others in conflict situations.
Excellent communication skills including written communication, executive presentations, and stand-up speaking skills
Comfortable presenting to and facilitating work with all key stakeholders
Ability to present and communicate complicated information in an understandable manner.
Exceptional ability to proactively lead and work across cross functional teams with the proven ability to interact with employees at all levels within the organization with diverse personalities and skill levels.
Strong relationship building, emotional intelligence, and collaboration skills are also required.
Understanding of HR processes, data, and compliance requirements in the subject area.
External vendor management skills including ensuring the execution of contract provisions and the achievement of SLAs.
Ability to develop talent, coach and performance manage a team to achieve premier performance.
Ability to maintain confidential data

Nice To Haves

MBA or graduate level degree is a plus.
SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, and/or CEBS certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

Sustains HR compliance and proactively mitigates risk through effective oversight of plan administration and compliance activities; addresses regulatory and legislative impacts to benefits plans.
Identifies, develops and implements health & wellness program enhancements that deliver an employment value proposition that recruits, retains, and drives performance.
Supports the identification, development and implementation of strategic health & wellness changes that deliver an employment value proposition that recruits, retains and drives performance.
Rigorously monitoring current and emerging developments/trends in subject area, assessment of the opportunity/impact, and collaboration with SMEs to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future strategies.
Builds enterprise-wide Premier Utility capacity and capability by supporting system projects including but not limited to: M&A projects.
Partnering with, and providing oversight for, external consultants and vendors to achieve business results and ensure optimal service received.
Supporting the Employee Benefits Committee (EBC) in carrying out their fiduciary responsibilities.
Development of analysis, presentations and reports for the Personnel Committee.
Delivers premier people-cost management through projects that may include, but are not limited to: Regulatory support for rate related activities (FRPs and any rate case activity that emerges).
Driving value in the Benefits Budget.
Ensuring that Total Rewards does not exceed its O&M budget.
Enhances team and department effectiveness through actions that may include, but are not limited to: Active leadership in our OHI and Inclusive Climate initiatives.
Achieving excellence in Health & Safety.
Building organizational capability within the team, ensuring top talent is hired and retained, and leading and developing a team of subject matter experts and program support staff to deliver on the activities and programs described above.