Human Resources Business Partners Manager

Entergy Corporation

2mo ago

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Consulting
People, HR & Administration
New Orleans

AI generated summary

You need a Bachelor's in HR or related field, 5+ years HR experience, 2+ years in leadership, strong business acumen, knowledge of HR laws, excellent communication skills, and preferably SPHR/PHR certification.
You will lead talent strategies, performance management, and organizational development while analyzing data to drive business results and enhance employee engagement and diversity initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum education required of the position
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
Advanced degree is a plus.
Minimum experience required of the position
5+ years in HR or related experience with or without a degree.
2+ years leading teams, or leading programs and initiatives where the employee can demonstrate the ability to effectively influence others.
2+ years work experience influencing, advising, and coaching leaders within an operations, trade/craft, or related function.
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position
Substantial business acumen.
Clear, comprehensive understanding of the link between HR and business strategy.
Ability to seize opportunities and mitigate risks operationally, organizationally and from a regulatory point of view by anticipating the needs of the business.
Ability to influence and drive change through the enterprise, its business units, leaders and employees.
Demonstrated technical knowledge of Human Resources is required (Employee Relations, Compensation, Labor Relations, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Organizational Design, and Compliance.).
Working knowledge of state and federal employment law such as Title VII violations with the ability to apply it practically to workplace situations.
Ability to diplomatically offer objective and creative solutions to client issues.
Ability to respect and maintain confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to champion and influence change and a willingness to take risk.
Ability to build effective relationships with client employees as well as leadership by adapting approach/style.
Ability to champion HR initiatives.
Highly organized and results oriented.
Success managing complex initiatives with matrixed resources.
Comfortable with and influential in dealing with senior executives and leaders of the business.
Understands and facilitates the change process through completion.
Gains leadership involvement and line ownership.
Incorporates the perspectives of all stakeholders and analyzes business and people related data to influence people plans and activities.
Tracks and communicates strategy progress and setbacks.
Committed to continuous learning / improvement in all aspects of HR.
Understands and effectively manages complex group dynamics and ambiguity.
Judgment - can discern when to inquire, advocate, drive, or resolve more decisively.
Understands diverse customer/client needs and demonstrates an ability to flex style when faced with myriad dimensions of culture in order to be effective across cultural contexts.
Understands the dynamics of cross-cultural and inclusion related conflicts, tensions, misunderstandings, or opportunities.
Understands applicable laws, regulations, and government requirements and their impact on the business.
Ensures compliance through effective programs, policies, and practices.
Excellent communication skills (internal and external to Entergy) including written communication, executive presentations, and stand-up speaking skills; comfortable presenting to and facilitating work with all key stakeholders.
Strong ability to identify and develop talent, coach and performance-manage a team or project to achieve premier performance.
Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position
SPHR/PHR certification a plus.

Responsibilities

In conjunction with the HR organization and their respective business unit, leads the development and execution of the business unit people plan, including, but not limited to:
Talent Resource Strategies
Talent and Performance Calibrations
Pay for Performance & Pay Equity
Talent Reviews and Performance Management
Succession Planning
Agile Career Pathing
Organization Development
Organization Effectiveness
Business Evolution Measures/Metrics
Organization Design and Workforce Planning
Org-specific On-Boarding
Retention Programs
Engagement Programs
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Programs
Organizational Health Programs
Leadership Coaching
Change Management Consulting
Employee Relations
Labor Relations
Partners with COEs within HR and across the enterprise to support various initiatives and actions that drive improved talent pipelines, team member experience, organizational health, employee relations, labor relations, etc.
Through the analysis and interpretation of business and people data, provides insights and recommendations to the business to drive improved business results. The Manager, HR Business Partner is required to interpret and translate the data into meaningful actions that the business can take to improve human performance. Successful execution of this requires the Manager, HR Business Partner to communicate those insights to the business in a way the business can understand the impacts of their actions. This requires strong influencing skills.
Builds organizational capability within the HR Business Partner team, and ensures top talent is hired and retained. Responsible for leading and developing a team of HR professionals which may include direct reports and/or other dotted line HR employees to deliver on the activities and programs described above.
Maintains knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends in all aspects of HR. Supports the HR Business Partner Leadership Team to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future strategies.
Participates on HR and enterprise wide steering committees and lead special projects. Responsible for building collaborative relationships with all parts of HR, Shared Services and other needed groups to deliver HR results.
Supports efforts to improve both employee engagement and diversity and inclusion with the business organizations supported.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we support remote work but in a hybrid format.

What is the primary responsibility of the Human Resources Business Partners Manager?

The primary responsibility of the Human Resources Business Partners Manager is to develop, implement, and continuously improve people plans to maximize employee performance within their respective business units.

What is the minimum education requirement for this position?

The minimum education requirement for this position is a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent work experience. An advanced degree is a plus.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

A minimum of 5+ years in HR or related experience is required, along with 2+ years leading teams or programs.

What type of experience should candidates have to qualify for this position?

Candidates should have experience influencing, advising, and coaching leaders within operations, trade/craft, or a related function.

What skills are necessary for this position?

Necessary skills include substantial business acumen, strong influencing skills, technical knowledge of Human Resources, and the ability to interpret business and people data.

Is HR certification required?

While SPHR/PHR certification is a plus, it is not explicitly stated as required for this position.

What is the travel percentage associated with this job?

The travel percentage associated with this job is 25% to 50%.

What values does the Manager, HR Business Partner aim to promote?

The Manager, HR Business Partner aims to promote values such as customer success, collaboration, knowledge sharing, recognition of outcomes, innovation, continuous improvement, and accountability for results.

Where is the primary location for this position?

The primary location for this position is in Louisiana (New Orleans) and Mississippi (Jackson).

What is Entergy's stance on equal opportunity employment?

Entergy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status in accordance with applicable laws.

Entergy Corporation

We Power Life.

Energy

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1913

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Entergy is an integrated energy company engaged primarily in electric power production and retail distribution operations. Serving millions of customers in the southern United States, Entergy generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial users. Their mission is to power life today and for future generations by delivering reliable and affordable electricity while fostering environmental stewardship and supporting community development. Entergy is committed to innovation, sustainability, and providing exceptional service to enhance the quality of life for their customers and communities.