Principal HR Business Partner

Xcel Energy•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. Position Summary For internal candidates, this position is open for a Career Development Assignment opportunity. Career Development Assignments (CDAs) provide opportunities for current employees to develop on-the-job by growing their skillsets and providing a fresh perspective in a developmental role. Develops and executes organization and comprehensive business area-level HR strategies that align structure, culture and talent to business goals. Advises business area senior leadership team on the full range of HR and related business functions. Responsible for employee-related activities for the leadership team of the business area they support. Maintain knowledge of the broader population through strong connections with related HR staff.

Requirements

Seven years of HR experience, which includes three years consulting with leadership on human resource strategy.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Extensive knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including organizational effectiveness, talent management, employee relations, performance management, total rewards and federal and state respective employment laws.

Nice To Haves

SPHR/SHRM-SCP, MBA or Masters in HR, Industrial Psychology or Organizational Development or related field.

Responsibilities

Design and drive HR & business area strategy alignment in collaboration with HR and Business Leaders.
Build relationships and work with senior leaders to clarify strategy, manage talent, create value added organizational capabilities and deliver supporting HR strategies.
Serve as functional HR experts, client advocates, talent advisors, and strategic partners to their business areas.
In collaboration with Centers of Excellence improves and implements: Organization design & workforce planning Performance management strategy Total Rewards strategy
Works with HR Generalists to infuse employee insights into organizational strategies.
Conducts benchmarking to identify best practices and changing trends in the HR field.
Devise leadership development & coaching opportunities for business area leadership team needs.
Ensures the identification, assessment & development of key talent within business area.
Develop, implement and assess succession pipeline strategy planning.
Acts as HR Generalist for the business area leader's direct reports.

Benefits

Annual Incentive Program
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Health Care Reimbursement Account
Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.