Manager, Human Resources Business Partner

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.

We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

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Job Summary:

 

NRG is currently seeking a dynamic Manager, Talent Business Partner to support the NRG Business/Plant Operations business. This position will provide HR support to NRG Power Plant Operations, in the following areas: performance management, employee/union relations, employee engagement, HR Projects/Programs and initiatives, compensation, workforce planning and retention, recruiting, as well as subject matter expertise relative to process improvement, project management, data analysis and reporting.

  

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

 

• Build effective relationships with leaders, managers, employees, union business agents and provide seamless tactical and strategic HR support. To include thought leadership on effective solutions supporting both the employee and management.
• Strategically solve problems and issues and contribute to strategic solutions for future business.
• Familiar with trade craft employees
• Serve as an advocate and business partner by providing coaching and guidance to management and employees regarding policies, procedures, and programs. 
• Drive/improve employee engagement through talent review feedback, succession planning, development programs, etc.
• Facilitate and improve the recruiting process by providing strategic assistance with job descriptions, compensation analysis, approvals, interview training, and interviewing for key roles, etc.
• Partner with subject matter experts to ensure support of all areas of plant operations and supporting groups.
• Partner with business leaders to confidentially manage and resolve employee relations matters in support of company policies, processes, procedures and employment law (as appropriate).
• Conduct in depth and impartial investigations regarding compliance and employee relations matters as they should arise.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws/regulations and assess progress against company EEO/Affirmative Action goals and support the company’s diversity & inclusion goals.
• Manage and implement special projects as assigned.
• Provide positive customer service by responding to employees and managers on HR related questions.  Provide reference to HR policies and procedures.  Promote employee self-service with available systems and procedures.
• Identify opportunities, take i