Manager, IT HR Business Partners (HRBP)

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid 

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC 

***This position can be filled in New Orleans, LA or The Woodlands, TX***

 

Job Summary/Purpose

The Manager, HR Business Partner is the key leader in developing, implementing, and continuously improving Talent & Culture plans to maximize the engagement and performance of employees in Corporate Business Services with a focus on Information Technology (IT).

 

The Manager, HR Business Partner is a key strategic partner and operates as a full member of the Information Technology leadership team.  The ideal candidate would have previous HR Business Partner experience, specifically partnering with a technology related client group.  Previous transformation and change management experience is also preferred.

 

This role will work in partnership with Corporate Business Services and human resources teams, including the talent management, organizational health and diversity, talent acquisition and total rewards teams to develop and execute strategies aimed at attracting, developing and retaining diverse talent that will enable Entergy to achieve the vision of becoming the Premier Utility. 

 

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Work closely with other parts of Human Resources, Legal, Finance and Regulatory Services to provide subject matter expertise and change management support while supporting the IT business units
• Support major strategic imperatives including, but not limited to: strategy design, facilitation, planning and implementation; strategies for how to improve HR policies and process
• Provide performance management support, including 1st quarter performance management and compensation support; Support Labor Relations with the development and implementation of Labor strategies; Ensure that a strong leadership and coaching culture permeates the organization; Supporting large enterprise-wide -and small BU specific projects
• Identify new opportunities where HR can add value to the business; Maintain a knowledge of progressive HR practices and key trends; Identify and drive the communication and sharing of best practices across functions to facilitate continuous improvement
• Leadership development, including, but not limited to: personal development and coaching for business leaders and their management teams; Improving work team dynamics at senior levels; Succession planning & workforce readiness
• Develop strategic staffing plans, including headcount projections and talent sourcing strategies; Facilitate organizational design and organizational effectiveness programs
• Support efforts to improve both employee engagement and diversity and inclusion within the business organizations supported
• Develop and promote feedback mechanisms for employees to influence the continuous improvement of HR services and processes

 

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related discipline or equivalent work experience

 

Minimum experience required of the position

• 5+ years HR experience 
• 2+ years leading teams or leading programs and initiatives where the employee can demonstrate the ability to effectively influence others
• Desired:
• Previous HR Business Partner experience, specifically partnering with a technology related client group
• Previous transformation and change management experience

 

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 influence and drive change through the enterprise, it’s 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.)
• Ability to diplomatically offer objective and creative solutions to client issues
• Ability to respect and maintain confidential and sensitive information
• 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
• 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 communicatio