Job Description Summary

Job Description

Job Summary 

As a Senior HR People Partner, you will be at the heart of our people experience—empowering leaders, supporting employees, and bringing HR initiatives to life in partnership with the COE’s where they matter most: on the ground. In this role, you will be responsible for the operational execution of HR responsibilities for a specific site, region, country (or geography). You will be an advisor to People Leaders and employees on local HR topics, providing coaching and support on a regular basis and offering expert guidance on employee relations, compliance with local laws and policies, workforce planning, and change initiatives. This role may be a People Leader supporting team members within the HR function.  Your work will directly shape a positive, inclusive, and safe workplace culture while enabling People Leaders to lead with confidence and clarity. With a strong focus on proactive support and problem-solving, you’ll ensure our people feel heard, supported, and set up for success every day. 

Key responsibilities 

People Leader Enablement 

• Coach People Leaders leading their teams, per GE Vernova PL expectations, operationalizing GE Vernova way principles.  

• Enable People Leaders to solve problems by leveraging central tools and HR standard. 

• Coach and support People Leaders for complex issues. 

• Partner with People Leaders to promote an inclusive, safety-first culture.  

• Participate with local senior leadership teams as HR representative and advise on HR related matters. 

Employee Experience Focus 

• Foster a positive culture by embedding GEV Way principles in local HR initiatives in partnership with the COE’s; with a focus on enhancing engagement and the overall employee experience. 

• Represent the employee voice by sharing employee insights and people data with HRBPs and People Leaders.   

• Guide requests through appropriate self-service channels while educating employees on new ways of working. 

Local Support & Employee Relations 

• Act as the local HR expert to People Leaders, HRBP and COE’s. 

• Proactively manage employe relations issues and address everyday grievance matters to minimize the escalation of issues 

• Collaborate with the COE’s to resolve sensitive matters (e.g., determine a corrective action post an investigation, analysis of ER cases to develop appropriate actions). 

• Act as an advocate for employees, ensuring their concerns are heard and addressed, while supporting business goals and driving a positive workplace culture 

• Proactively identify and address labor-related risks, collaborating with or escalating to the Labor COE as appropriate to ensure timely and effective resolution. 

• Ensure compliance and enforcement of local regulations/laws/policies, while providing people leaders with the appropriate level of support needed for effective decision-making 

HR Strategy & HR Process Activation 

• Own the local employee experience by executing the workforce and talent agenda established by HR Business Partner