NRG Energy · 2 days ago
HR Business Partner
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expNRG Energy is a dynamic company that encourages career growth and development. They are seeking a Talent Business Partner to provide strategic HR guidance and support to NRG Plant Operations, focusing on employee relations, engagement, and alignment of people strategies with business goals.
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Responsibilities
Build strategic relationships with leaders, managers and employees and provide seamless tactical and strategic HR support inclusive of thought leadership on effective solutions supporting both the employee and management
Serve as an advocate and trusted advisor by providing coaching and guidance to management and employees regarding policies, procedures and programs, people strategy, performance and talent development
Drive/improve employee engagement through support of talent review and succession planning initiatives, engagement surveys and development and recognition programs
Partner with L&D to identify training needs and assist the L&D function in aligning training programs with business needs objectives
Support the recruitment 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 business leaders to confidentially manage and resolve employee relations matters in accordance with company policies, processes, procedures and employment law (as appropriate)
Coach Managers on performance management and provide support to 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
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
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum of 3 years of HR business partner experience in a fast-paced, dynamic organization is required
Minimum of 3 years of recent experience analyzing and resolving employee issues, providing advice and counseling to managers and supervisors
Critical skills thinking & problem-solving capabilities
High attention to detail is required with a focus on data quality
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Must be organized and able to handle confidential information
Preferred
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 SuccessFactors
Experience working in a large utilities or energy company is desirable
Company
NRG Energy
NRG Energy is an integrated power generation and supply firm that offers offsite solar, wind power, and smart grid retail services.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (31)
2024 (19)
2023 (25)
2022 (14)
2021 (9)
2020 (25)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.99BKey Investors
Public Utility Commission of Texas
2025-09-24Post Ipo Debt· $4.9B
2025-08-04Post Ipo Debt· $216M
2024-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $1.88B
Leadership Team
Lawrence S Coben
President, CEO and Chair of the Board
Anne C Schaumburg
Lead Independent Director
Recent News
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