Human Resources Business Partner

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Job description

This is an exciting time to join Portland General Electric. As Oregon's largest electric utility, Portland General Electric is leading an energy transformation that will harness the power of clean and renewable resources. Our vision for a clean energy future relies on three interrelated and overarching strategies: de-carbonize through investing in clean and reliable energy; modernize through a smarter more resilient grid; and empower our customers in their energy technology choices.

We're searching for innovative, customer and results-obsessed leaders to help power our mission and lead the way in championing the world's clean energy future!

The Human Resources Business Partner aligns business objectives with employees and management and acts as a consultant to management on HR- related issues. They typically support individual contributors, supervisors and managers; serve as an HR thought partner for middle managers. Proactively anticipate needs and develop or communicate HR solutions to meet key business objectives. They proactively introduce HR-related solutions aligned to best practices and serve as a liaison between the business and HR.

Key Responsibilities

* Coach and counsels managers and supervisors on how to deliver performance feedback. Works with managers and supervisors to develop and deliver performance action plans.

* Advises management on complex and difficult employee relations issues that may drive/shape the business or change management strategy/approach. May consult with leaders on strategy and actions to address broad- based employee relations issues (e.g., employee engagement action planning, Career Tracks implementation). May make company HR policy and procedures recommendations.

* Identifies labor relations trends and issues in client territory that may drive/shape business or change management strategy/approach. Collaborates with Labor Relations Department and middle management to resolve and respond to grievances.

* Facilitates talent management reviews. May take active role in supporting development discussions of high- potential individual contributors and managers. Provides leadership coaching to directors and managers.

* Leads HR transformational projects that align HR strategy to PGE's strategy and articulates a clear vision of HR project outcomes/deliverables; engages senior management to garner support and buy-in and makes key decisions to help the team navigate obstacles and ensure project success.

* Identifies issues or problems and develops line of business-level recommendations with cross-department coordination. Collaborates with workforce analytics and middle managers to identify skill sets needed for future work. Partners with HR, legal and business experts to address unique situations and needs of supervisors and managers.

Education/Experience/Certifications

Typically a bachelor's degree in business, psychology, sociology, finance, human resources or other related field or equivalent experience.

Typically eight or more years in human resources with at least two years as an HR business partner or equivalent experience; labor relations experience required, depending on position.

PHR or SHRM-CP preferred. Other HR certifications a plus (e.g., CEBS, CBP, CCP, AIRS, ATD). PMP certification preferred.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

* Advanced knowledge of employment laws

* Advanced knowledge of PGE's policies, procedures and plans

* Advanced knowledge of industry best practices

* Advanced skills in project management

* Advanced skills in facilitation and presentations

* Thorough understanding of the agreements between PGE and Local 125 and their impact on workplace practices and processes, with ability to think organizationally about labor's effect on business

* Thorough understanding of business and financial drivers and metrics Advanced skills in systems and programs used in HR

* Advanced customer focus skills

* Advanced safety leadership skills

* Advanced skills in change leadership

* Advanced skills in analytical thinking

* Expert skills in problem solving

* Advanced risk management skills

* Advanced oral and written communication skills

* Expert interpersonal skills

* Advanced decision-making skills

* Advanced organization and prioritization skills

* Advanced knowledge of business process interrelationships

* Advanced business acumen

Physical and Cognitive Demands

* Cognitive Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks

* Ability to follow accuracy standards

* Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks

* Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress

* Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change

* Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback

* Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement

* Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks

* Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization

* Demonstrates sound memory

* Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Environment - Hybrid/World Trade Center

Open until filled

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Join us today and power your potential!

To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. A cover letter may be needed with your application to be considered for this position.

PGE believes in rewarding strong performance. We provide a total compensation package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future.

PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.

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