Human Resources Business Partner
Description
Southern Company Services and Georgia Power Company is looking to fill 2 Human Resources Business Partner positions that will act as an internal management consultant for the AFT organization/General Counsel & External Affairs or the General Counsel & Technology organizations. This includes providing strategic HR consulting and services to client groups in support of achieving business results. Areas that are specifically targeted include: leadership and team effectiveness, organizational effectiveness and design, workforce planning, leadership development, performance management, compliance with HR policies & procedures and compensation. Some overnight travel is required. Both positions will be located in Atlanta, Ga.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure successful implementation and delivery of Human Resources products and services to client groups
Ensure the Human Resources organization's strategic and tactical initiatives are effectively executed
Consult with management of client organizations on HR business planning, organizational needs, and business strategies
Maintain a work environment that emphasizes professional excellence, teamwork, customer satisfaction, and personal growth
Provide a high level of customer service that is cost effective and value added
Collaborate with HR centers of expertise including Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion to develop and deliver programs that support business objectives
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education and Certifications:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred
Experience:
Proactive consulting experience in all major HR disciplines
5 years of experience in HR business partner functions working with a broad range of employees preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrated technical knowledge of all major Human Resources disciplines including performance management, leadership development, succession & development planning, compensation, employee relations, policies & practices, workforce planning & strategic staffing, project management, organizational effectiveness principles, metrics, and change management
Demonstrated ability to consult with all levels of executives/management
Analytical skills used to interpret data such as demographics, employee assessments, employee surveys, retention, and workforce trends
Ability to integrate HR strategic initiatives with functional business units' business plans to create strategic workforce solutions such as process improvement, change management or organizational effectiveness initiatives
Proficiency in HR and Microsoft computer applications
Strong leadership skills: influencing, developing, and coaching employees & leaders and motivating others
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and to manage multiple responsibilities
Ability to diplomatically offer objective and creative solutions
Ability to respect and maintain confidential and sensitive information
Ability to champion and influence change and a willingness to take risks
Ability to build effective client relationships and demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to consulting services
Outstanding facilitation, listening, & presentation skills
Ability to be a supportive and participative team member with a high level of personal initiative and responsibility while working independently with limited direction
Strong results orientation
Ability to understand and provide guidance regarding the company's compliance efforts with respect to human resource's practices, policies, and regulatory requirements
Ability to demonstrate behaviors consistent with the company culture - Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment
Disclaimer:
This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by Diversity Inc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com .
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. #LI
Job Field: Human Resources
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta
Operating Company: Southern Company Services
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
Georgia Power Headquarters - 241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE (241ATLANTA)
241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE
Atlanta, 30308
Req ID: SCS2010471
