Manager, HR Business Partners

Job Title

Manager, HR Business Partners

Hybrid work model. Possible locations:
New Orleans, Louisiana;
The Woodlands, Texas;
Hammond, Louisiana.

Entergy Services, LLC

The Manager, HR Business Partners is a key leader in developing, implementing, and continuously improving Talent and Culture plans to maximize the engagement and performance of employees in TBS (Technology & Business Services) with a focus on IT (Information Technology). As a strategic partner and full member of the Information Technology leadership team, the role supports partnerships across HR functions to deliver value-added service that aligns with business objectives.

• Lead the development and execution of the business unit people plan, including:
  • Talent Resource Strategies
  • Talent and Performance Calibrations
  • Workforce Planning
  • Pay for Performance & Pay Equity
  • Talent Reviews and Performance Management
  • Succession Planning
  • Agile Career Pathing
  • Organization Development
  • Organization Effectiveness
  • Business Evolution Measures/Metrics
  • Organization Design
  • Organization‑specific On‑Boarding
  • Retention Programs
  • Engagement Programs
  • Organizational Health Programs
  • Leadership Coaching
  • Change Management Consulting
  • Employee Relations
  • Labor Relations
• Analyze and interpret business and people data to provide insights and actionable recommendations that drive improved business results.
• Build and develop the HR Business Partner team, ensuring top talent is hired and retained.
• Partner with IT leadership to continuously improve the Talent and Culture strategy for the IT department.
• Support major strategic initiatives (strategy design, facilitation, planning, and implementation).
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Legal, and Finance to provide expertise and change‑management support.
• Lead leadership development initiatives, coaching for business leaders and their teams.
• Provide performance management support, including quarterly performance management and compensation.
• Support Labor Relations and develop labor strategies.
• Identify new opportunities for HR to add value and share best practices across functions.
• Execute workforce planning for the IT organization, including headcount projections and talent sourcing strategies.
• Support employee experience efforts within the business units.
• Model emotionally mature behaviors, demonstrating effective communication, empathy, and strong relationships.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience: 5+ years of HR experience; 2+ years leading teams or programs where the employee demonstrated influence producing business results.

• Previous HR Business Partner experience, specifically with a technology related group.
• Experience with transformation and change management.
• Proven technical ability to navigate day‑to‑day duties.

• Substantial business acumen and understanding of the link between HR and business strategy.
• Ability to influence and drive change across enterprise, business units, leaders, and employees.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of Human Resources functions (Employee Relations, Compensation, Labor Relations, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Organizational Design, and Compliance).
• Diplomatic problem‑solving skills and the ability to provide objective, creative solutions.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to build effective relationships with employees and leadership.
• Ability to champion HR initiatives.
• Highly organized, results‑oriented, and experienced managing complex initiatives with matrixed resources.
• Understanding of cross‑cultural inclusion issues and applicable laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills (written, executive presentations, public speaking).

• Experience responding to formal EEO charges.
• Knowledge of employment laws & regulations (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EO, HIPAA, OSHA).
• Knowledge of employer‑sponsored benefit plans and statutory programs.
• Competency in performance management, compensation, training principles, recruiting, and other…