Human Resources Business Partner

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

 

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

 

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.  

Summary

As a Human Resources Business Partner, you will play a critical role in in aligning our HR initiatives with business goals. You will act as a trusted advisor to management and employees, helping to develop and implement HR strategies that support our organizational objectives. You will also be responsible for advising leaders, supporting employees, and fostering a positive work environment.

Minimum Requirements

A four-year Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business or other job-related field from an accredited college or university plus five (5) years broad-based, professional-level Human Resource (HR) experience. In lieu of Bachelor's Degree, combination of college coursework and/or broad-based, professional-level HR experience equaling nine (9) years required.

Excellent client management, consulting and business literacy skills.

Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results.

Experience coaching leaders and employees.

Strong project management, communication and business writing skills.

Current working knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.

SPHR/PHR certification preferred.

Nuclear requirement: Any PVNGS employee may be called upon to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) and will be expected to fulfill their obligation as an ERO member. This is a condition of employment at PVNGS.

Roles and Responsibilities defined in Policy 1503 and implementing policy guide are applicable to all PVNGS employees.

Any PVNGS employee may be called upon to support refueling or short-notice outages. This includes line roles and responsibilities as necessary to execute outage activities.

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120 ) (collectively, U.S. Export Control Laws).

Therefore, this position requires applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants for this position will be required to confirm their U.S. person status.

All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors.

Major Accountabilities

• Consults with business unit leadership to develop and execute annual and emergent people strategies to support business unit plans and objectives.
• Anticipates HR issues, concerns and needs based on business strategies, and internal/external environmental and competitive factors.
• Addresses business-wide issues projects.
• Partners with leaders in diagnosing organizational design needs.
• Designs and implements organizational changes.
• Provides change management expertise to support organizational change initiatives.
• Partners with Centers of Expertise to execute solutions that meet the needs of the business unit and implement programs, processes and tool