Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

The HR Business Partner will be a key member of the US HR team, responsible for developing and driving HR priorities within the US that support critical strategic objectives. The role requires the ability to partner with key leaders across the US and translate business needs into HR processes and systems that deliver results. The incumbent will balance both strategic leadership and tactical HR support to the businesses. As a champion of AES values, the HR Business Partner helps craft the organizational culture and climate that sets the organization up for success.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Human Resources, including demonstrated ability to partner with business leaders to develop solutions and drive positive outcomes
• Experience working in a union environment and/or coordinating a labor agreement
• Experience within the energy industry preferred; or demonstrated ability to learn quickly
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong communication skills – written, oral, and interpersonal
• Detail-oriented with analytical problem-solving capabilities and critical thinking skills
• Self-starter who deals well with ambiguity
• Strong presence and confidence to engage directly, constructively, and with credibility with leaders at all levels
• Change agent; demonstrated ability to identify gaps, position solutions, and promote adoption and positive change
• Ability to navigate between tactical and strategic objectives
• Experience in developing and delivering HR programs
• Solid understanding of the value each HR subject area brings
• Handles confidentiality without exception
• Proven reputation of relationship building and networking
• Strategic thinking; understanding of the SBU strategy and key financial and operational drivers and dynamics
• Agility; ability to work at a fast pace and shift focus quickly

Responsibilities

• Implements people programs and policies
• Uses talent tools and advises critical actions
• Advises and coaches leaders
• Applies analytics to inform data-driven decisions and positive talent outcomes
• Engages directly with leaders at all levels
• Builds and leads resource plans to inform how talent needs will be met
• Partners with HR Centers of Expertise and HR Operations team to develop and deliver solutions and programs
• Develops a deep understanding of the talent market and leverages that knowledge to inform talent acquisition strategy
• Promotes diversity and inclusion; implements D&I strategy
• Informs and participates in the development and execution of workforce plans
• Identifies development needs for the groups they support
• Serves as escalation point and subject matter expert for employee and labor relations issues for supported groups
• Promotes the completion of periodic people processes – ensures leaders are using tools and resources to drive improved talent outcomes and a positive culture where people feel valued and respected, and have visibility to a career path
• Ambassador of the AES employer brand
• Partners with internal communications to ensure timely, relevant, and consumable communications
• Supports various change management projects as necessary
• Strong active participation in labor relations function to include day-to-day guidance to leadership on accurate labor agreement administration, oversight of the grievance process (including third step grievances), assists in preparation for labor agreement negotiations, and may be required to participate in negotiations and/or arbitration