Senior Human Resources Business Partner

SRP • Tempe, AZ

25d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner serves as the primary HR point of contact for a specific business unit(s). This role will partner with business leadership to successfully identify, inform and execute HR strategies which enable SRP to successfully deliver on its mission.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, Union contract provisions, and policies.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships in order to become a trusted advisor to leadership and employees across the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner to senior audiences.
• Excellent project management and leadership skills.
• Ability to effectively influence and persuade at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Ability to successfully manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to thrive with ambiguity and frequent change, synthesize a wide range of information and collaborate with individuals throughout HR and the organization.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree relevant to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 12 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 12 years may be considered.
• Masters in Business Administration preferred.
• Desire to learn and understand the utility industry strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build a strategic alliance between the business unit(s) and HR.
• Align business objectives with workforce solutions to achieve desired business outcomes.
• Consult with line management on employee matters to provide guidance as appropriate.
• Serve as a steward of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Monitor the pulse of employees.
• Elevate and tackle potential issues negatively impacting employee engagement.
• Build trusting relationships with all levels of the organization.
• Engage and collaborate with HR COE’s as needed to bring functional expertise to solve business challenges and provide an exceptional client experience.
• Appropriately challenge traditional practices and identify innovative solutions which meet evolving business/industry demands.
• Champion HR change initiatives to ensure successful implementation of programs, policies, procedures.
• Understand and address the upstream and downstream impacts of decisions/solutions on the workforce.
• Analyze workforce data to identify trends, inform decisions and shape recommendations to achieve business objectives.
• Pivot from high level strategy development to tactical hands on execution as needed.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Partner with the Legal Services as needed/required.
• Comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, Union contract provisions, and policies.
• Partner with leadership to develop, monitor and report on workforce and succession plans.
• Advise on leadership, professional development, and training.
• Maintain awareness of culture, financial and resource plans, and emerging trends of the business unit and organization.
• Handle other projects, duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

What This Job Offers

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