Senior Talent Business Partner

NRG Energy•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

NRG is seeking a Senior Talent Business Partner to support its Corporate functions, specifically the Technology and Growth & Policy organizations. The role provides HR consultation and guidance to managers and employees and supports People programs aligned with business needs. It partners with managers and leaders on employee life-cycle activities, including day-to-day support, organizational change and design, workforce planning, and restructuring. The position coordinates workforce data, documentation, communications, stakeholder activities, and implementation plans to facilitate organizational transitions. It also supports employee engagement, talent management, compensation, acquisitions and integrations, process improvement, project management, data analysis, and reporting. The role independently executes and implements People programs that strengthen workforce performance and organizational effectiveness. This is a hybrid position: four days per week in the office, Monday through Thursday, and one day per week remote on Friday. The work environment is an open office and includes sitting, walking, standing, meetings, and general computer use. Minimal travel may be required based on business or project needs, and the employee must be able to adapt their work schedule to business and department demands.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 5 years of HR business partner experience in a fast-paced, dynamic organization.
At least 5 years of recent experience analyzing and resolving employee issues and providing advice and counseling to managers and supervisors.
Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
High attention to detail, with a focus on data quality.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Organized approach and ability to handle confidential information.
Broad and in-depth understanding of employment law and company policies and procedures.
Ability to interact effectively with managers and leaders and escalate complex or highly sensitive matters as appropriate.
Ability to solve problems for clients or research options and recommendations.
High ethical standards consistent with NRG’s values.
Ability to set priorities and respond to changing demands from multiple sources on short notice.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail with a focus on data quality.
Ability to work independently and as a team member, with strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Ability to build effective working relationships across organizational levels and communicate recommendations clearly.
Strong proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Ability to work in an open office environment, including sitting, walking, standing, meetings, and general computer use.
Ability to adapt work schedule to business and department demands.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.
Experience facilitating trainings and sessions and speaking to small and large groups.
Experience working with HR record software, such as SuccessFactors.
Experience working in a large utilities or energy company.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day HR consultation and recommend solutions consistent with established policies, programs, and business needs.
Coach and guide managers and employees on policies, procedures, performance, employee relations, and talent programs.
Support talent reviews, succession planning, engagement surveys, employee development, and recognition programs.
Partner with Learning & Development to identify training needs and align training programs with business objectives.
Support recruitment activities, including job descriptions, compensation reviews, approvals, interview preparation, and interviews for key roles.
Perform quality-control procedures to ensure accurate and compliant records, including records related to promotions, job transfers, and new hires.
Maintain open-position and workforce-planning details.
Manage and resolve employee-relations matters in accordance with policies, procedures, and applicable employment laws; escalate complex or highly sensitive matters as appropriate.
Coach managers on effective performance documentation and support resolution of performance and behavior concerns.
Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, assess progress against company EEO/Affirmative Action goals, and support diversity and inclusion goals.
Support organizational design and restructuring by coordinating workforce data, documentation, communications, stakeholder activities, and implementation plans.
Partner with Centers of Excellence to advance and implement HR initiatives and process improvements within supported organizations.
Facilitate meetings and present HR programs, initiatives, and other content to diverse audiences and group sizes.
Manage and implement special projects as assigned.