Senior HRBP Generalist

Senior HRBP GeneralistDate: Aug 7, 2024Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United StatesCompany: EntergyWork Place Flexibility: HybridLegal Entity: Entergy Services, LLCThis preferred location for this position is Hammond or New Orleans LA; however, The Woodlands TX may be consideredJOB SUMMARY/PURPOSEThe HR Business Partner Generalist leads the support in developing, implementing, and continuously improving talent and culture strategies to maximize the performance of employees in the business units they support. This role will also independently manage a customer group, encompassing all HRBP activities. The HR Business Partner Generalist is a key technical partner for their respective business unit, operating under the supervision of a HR Business Partner leader. This role will work in partnership with the business 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• In conjunction with the HR organization and their respective business unit, supports the development and execution of the business unit talent and culture strategies, including, but not limited to:• Data Analytics• Talent Resource Strategies- including workforce planning• Talent and Performance Calibrations• Pay for Performance & Pay Equity• Talent Reviews• Succession Planning• Agile Career Pathing• Organization Development• Organization Effectiveness• Business Evolution Measures/Metrics• Organization Design/Transformation Initiatives• Org-specific On-Boarding• Retention Programs• Engagement Programs• Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Programs• Organizational Health Programs• Leadership Coaching• Change Management Consulting• Employee Relations• Labor Relations• Typically, the HRBP Generalist will be accountable for providing strategic, technical and tactical support to the business units they support under the supervision of a HR Business Partner leader. They have a strong ability to work independently on projects and issues and confer with more senior professionals on unusual or highly complex issues.• Through the reporting, analysis and interpretation of business and people data, provides insights and recommendations to the business to drive improved business results. The HRBP Generalist may be required to interpret and translate the data into meaningful actions that the business can take to improve employee performance. Successful execution of this requires the HRBP Generalist to communicate those insights to the business in a way the business can understand the impacts of their actions. This requires strong influencing skills.• Responsible for providing support in all aspects described above, with specific responsibility for providing line manager support in the areas of performance management, discipline and employee relations. The HRBP Generalist may be responsible for leading simple investigations into workplace concerns.• Maintains knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends in all aspects of HR. Supports the other HR Business Partners to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future strategies. Leads the provision of advice on HR practices, policies and procedures.• Participates on HR and enterprise wide steering committees and leads special projects. Responsible for building collaborative relationships with all parts of HR, including COEs and other groups as needed to deliver HR results.• Supports efforts to improve both employee engagement and diversity and inclusion with the business organizations supported.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSMinimum education and experience required of the position• HRBP Generalist Sr: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field and 5+ years of HR or related experience is required or in lieu of a degree 6+ years of HR or related experience is required.• Master’s degree a plus.Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position• Has diverse functional knowledge across multiple areas of HR• Able to proactively identify problems and develop effective solutions or alternatives• Proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); able to use without issue, including complex formulas• Able to solve complex problems and translate HR data into meaningful advice• Ability to write, run, and analyze queries and reports• Advanced knowledge of HR Management systems or other experience with HRIS• Can perform work that is complex and may be broad/diverse in scope• Easily adapts to changing circumstances; champions change• May lead projects, processes, or resources with minimal supervision• Actively monitors external landscape for best practices and provides recommendations on possible enhancements/changes across a variety of HR disciplines• Able to present and communicate both internal and external presentations• Influential communicator; can articulate difficult concepts.• Able to recommend and implement efficiency improvements when they arise without waiting for direction• May contribute to projects by serving as a subject matter expert/solving complex problems for their area of developing expertise while maintaining ongoing responsibilities for day-to-day work• Demonstrated ability to influence others internally and externally• Deep understanding of all aspects of HR generalist support• Highly organized and results oriented• Ability to identify and advise on employee relations issues.• Gains leadership involvement and line ownership.• Incorporates the perspectives of all stakeholders and analyzes business and people related data to influence people plans and activities.• Committed to continuous learning / improvement in all aspects of HR.• Judgment - can discern when to inquire, advocate, drive, or resolve more decisively.• Understands applicable laws, regulations, and government requirements and their impact on the business.• Ensures compliance through effective programs, policies, and practices.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (internal and external to Entergy) including written communication, executive presentations, and stand-up speaking skills; comfortable presenting to and facilitating work with all key stakeholders.Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position• SPHR/PHR certification a plusOTHER ATTRIBUTES• Functional Knowledge - Requires depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field.• Business Expertise - Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.• Problem Solving - May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.• Impact - Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies.• Interpersonal Skills - Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.As a HR professional, it is imperative that employees have the ability to perform the following functions:• Effective verbal and written communications with others• Ability to analyze, interpret and advise on business and people data/information.• Ability to advise line management on HR related topics.#LI-HybridPrimary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans || Louisiana : Hammond || Texas : The WoodlandsJob Function : ProfessionalFLSA Status : ProfessionalRelocation Option: No Relocation OfferedUnion description/code : NBUReq ID: 115473Travel Percentage :Up to 25%An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere (https://jobs.entergy.com/content/EEO/?locale=en_US) to view the EEI page, or see statements below.EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. 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Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). 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Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.WORKING CONDITIONS:As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.Job Segment: Employee Relations, Labor Relations, HR Generalist, Recruiting, HR, Human Resources