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HR Business Partner – Operations at Southern Nuclear in Gulfport, MS

ExperiencedOn-siteFull-timeGulfport, MS

Job Description

HR Business Partner – Operations
This position will support plant sites in Moss Point & Gulfport, MS.

We are looking for a dynamic HR professional who is interested in being the focal HR partner for several generating facilities. You will have the opportunity to become a trusted strategist and an integral resource to employees at all levels. You will have direct access to plant leadership and the instant ability to impact our people strategy. This is a role that will allow you to have real influence.

This is an on-site HR role that requires visibility with our site employees who are on-site ensuring we produce the energy to power our communities. As such there is limited flexibility in terms of work location, this role is ideally suited to someone who values developing relationships and connecting with their colleagues on a daily basis. The position will support 3 plant sites, and require some day travel:

Plant Daniel (Moss Point, MS)
Plant Watson (Gulfport, MS)
Chevron Cogen (Gulfport, MS)

JOB SUMMARY

We are actively seeking an individual with the ability to be a strategic business partner working with our plant management team and HRBP team. As an integral part of the plant's leadership team, the HR Business Partner collaborates closely with leadership to recommend human resource solutions and support the plant achieving its business goals as well as helping the generation HR business partner team with key people projects and initiatives. The successful candidate will have a solid background in human resources, with demonstrated ability consulting internally with multiple levels of management, facilitating high-level discussions, supporting employee development, and managing human resources projects, programs, and company initiatives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Support management in forecasting and planning their talent pipeline requirements in line with the business strategy.
Assist business unit leaders in providing employees with development opportunities that align with current and future performance standards.
Partner with management and talent acquisition on strategic staffing and projecting the workforce needed to meet current and future business objectives.
Facilitate a strong leadership and coaching culture.
Provide expert advice and coaching as appropriate.
Review and benchmark the internal and external environment to improve HR policies and initiatives.
Foster an environment of inclusion, respect and equity.
Act as a liaison between the business and HR to ensure that HR services are aligned with internal client needs.
Identify new opportunities for HR to add value to the business.
Manage specific projects as determined in the annual HR operational plan and contribute to functional and cross-functional initiatives.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
Advanced degree and/or SPHR or SHRM SCP certification preferred

Job Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of experience in multiple human resources disciplines working with a broad range of employees (i.e. union / non-union, exempt / non-exempt) is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to consult with all levels of management through building effective relationships, facilitating discussions, offering objective solutions, influencing, and demonstrating a flexible and adaptive approach.
Experience within a company serving in an HR business partner consulting role partnering with the business, including senior management, is desired (vs. HR generalist role).
Experience in a plant/manufacturing and or public utility environment preferred.
Prior experience with strategic staffing, workforce planning, HR project management and change management desired.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to develop clear, actionable steps in support of an overall business strategy
Ability to identify new ways for HR to support the business strategy
Significant knowledge of HR disciplines such as talent management, strategic staffing, workforce planning, employee relations, compensation, employee development, organizational effectiveness, employment law and compliance, and diversity, equity and inclusion consulting with an understanding of their application in solving customer issues
Ability to use analytical skills to identify and recognize trends from data analysis and translate into recommendations for action
Ability to diplomatically offer objective and creative solutions to client issues
Ability to respect and maintain confidential and sensitive information
Ability to champion and influence change
High level of personal initiative and responsibility
A flexible and adaptable approach to consulting with the ability to consult with multiple customer groups
Critical thinking, facilitation, negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills; listening, oral, written, and presentation
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and ability to manage multiple tasks required
Ability to build credibility with all levels of employees

Behavioral Attributes:

Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the company culture: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance
Demonstrates good judgment, maturity, ability to work with minimum supervision
Ability to build effective relationships with all levels of employees
Ability to maintain confidential information
Ability to make safety a priority

About Company

Mississippi Power

Company

Mississippi Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, provides clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to more than 192,000 customers and communities in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. For over 100 years, Mississippi Power is a leader in customer service, workforce development and education, environmental stewardship, and employee volunteerism. The company is an industry leader when it comes to working safely, providing around-the-clock reliable service and its expert storm response. Mississippi Power has been at the forefront of innovation in the state through strategic partnerships in electric transportation and solar energy. The company has worked with the Coast Transit Authority to put the state’s first electric public transportation bus in operation and with Forrest County Agriculture High School on the state’s first electric school bus. It also partnered with the Hattiesburg Zoo on a new electric train and worked with the country’s largest Domino’s franchise to electrify its delivery fleet. Also, a leader in renewable energy, Mississippi Power partnered with the Naval Construction Battalion Center to install the first microgrid at a Navy facility. The company was among the first to introduce utility scale solar in the state with nearly 160 MW of renewable energy produced, enough to power 23,000 homes for a year. Mississippi Power’s mission is to provide world-class value to our customers and communities every day.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and beneﬁts will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.