Talent Business Partner

Talent Business Partner

NRG is currently seeking a dynamic Talent Business Partner to support the Smarthome organization. This position will provide HR consultation to management and employees in the following areas: strategic people management, employee relations, employee engagement, HR Projects/Programs and initiatives, compensation, acquisitions, integrations, workforce planning and retention, recruiting, as well as subject matter expertise relative to process improvement, project management, data analysis and reporting.

An effective Talent Business Partner will advance the objective of increasing employee, management, and organizational engagement and effectiveness.

• Learn about NRG, the businesses and the Smarthome business to ensure HR aligns with and supports business goals.
• Build effective relationships with leaders, managers and employees and provide seamless tactical and strategic HR support. To include strategic thought leadership on building/developing a high-performance company culture.
• 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 the development of talent reviews, succession planning, mentoring 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.
• Recommend and perform quality control procedures as defined to ensure accurate and compliant records, including records related to promotions, job transfers and new hires. Maintain open position and workforce planning details.
• Partner with subject matter experts and the HR Project Management Office to design and develop HR processes and practices as well as the HR Shared Services team.
• Perform end user testing for system configuration changes, problem resolution, enhancements, upgrades, and integration activities.
• Partner with business leaders to confidentially manage and resolve employee relations matters in accordance with company policies, processes, procedures, and employment law (as appropriate).
• Coach Managers to document effectively to improve individual & team performance. Actively manage performance and behavior issues to resolution.
• 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.
• Facilitate succession planning with upper-level management.
• 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.
• Prepare reports and analyze data from HR information systems for information reporting and management decision-making.
• Identify opportunities, take initiative and formulate/develop policies and services to improve the effectiveness of current HR/business processes and practices and make recommendations to business leadership.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 1-3 years of HR experience in a generalist / specialist function in a fast-paced, dynamic organization is required.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of recent experience analyzing and resolving employee issues, providing advice and counseling to managers and supervisors.
• High attention to detail is required with a focus on data quality.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Must have proven abilities with office organization, process design / process improvement, and the maintenance of confidential information.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.
• HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Experience working with HR record software preferred, such as Success Factors.
• Experience working in a large corporate environment, supporting a variety of teams.