Entergy Corporation

HR - Business Partner

Entergy Corporation • $80K — $95K *
New Orleans, LA 70119In-Person
Business Services
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field preferred.
  • 2+ years HR experience required for HR Business Partner; 4+ years for HR Business Partner, Sr.
  • Experience with labor relations and compliance in HR management.
  • Proficient in employee engagement and organizational development strategies.
  • Ability to interpret and communicate HR policies and data insights effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate talent-related meetings to align business and HR objectives.
  • Provide HR guidance and mediation for employees and mid-level leaders.
  • Analyze HR metrics to identify trends and propose solutions.
  • Design and implement strategies to improve organizational performance.
  • Ensure labor and legal compliance in HR practices for effective employee management.
  • Coach and support leaders in career development and employee relations.
  • Act as a liaison between business units and HR Centers of Excellence.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility, allowing a mix of on-site and remote work.
  • Opportunity for professional growth within a supportive HR environment.
  • Engagement in strategic initiatives that affect employee experience.
  • Access to tools and technology to enhance HR operations throughout business units.
  • Exposure to leadership coaching and workforce planning initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Title: HR - Business Partner

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

This position will be filled in New Orleans, LA.

Hammond, LA; Jackson, MS; The Woodlands, TX; Little Rock, AR may be considered.

This position will be filled as a HR - Business Partner or HR - Business Partner, Sr

Job Summary/Purpose

The HR Business Partner is a mid to senior level position that provides support in aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. This position supports partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The HR Business Partner does this by supporting and participating in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of people programs to drive the successful execution of business strategies. The HR Business Partner provides moderate to strong HR business partner functional support and is the face of HR for employees typically up to director level leaders and below within their respective business unit, operating under limited supervision and can work independently and make decisions within their area(s) of expertise.

This position requires a proactive individual who is comfortable with leading and navigating in situations of ambiguity and is passionate about people and committed to supporting our workforce in delivering premier performance.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

  • Participates and facilitates prioritized meetings related to people and talent related programs within their respective business units.
  • Consults and mediates employees up to mid-level leaders by providing HR guidance when appropriate.
  • Reviews and identifies trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group and participates in the development of solutions and business activities to drive desired outcomes..
  • Assess organizational effectiveness, design and implement interventions to improve organizational performance, culture, and capability.
  • Maintains knowledge of labor relations and compliance requirements related to day-to-day management of employees to support reducing labor risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the labor relations department as needed/required.
  • Maintains knowledge of legal and compliance requirements related to day-to-day management of employees to support reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
  • Provides day-to-day leadership coaching and guidance for up to mid-level leaders (e.g. coaching, counseling, career development).
  • Works closely with employees up to mid-level managers to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
  • Provides support with HR policy guidance and interpretation.
  • Delivers basic guidance and input on respective business unit's talent and culture initiatives.
  • Composes clear, concise, and empathetic messages to deliver sensitive or challenging information to respective business units.
  • Identifies training needs for respective business units and employees up to mid-level leader coaching needs by leveraging data and insights.
  • Provides support in being a liaison between the business and other Centers of Excellence (CoE) departments to optimize the impact of programs & change with the business.
  • Prepares reports and draft relevant presentations and proposals leveraging data related to HR and people programs.
  • Ability to understand and manage one's own emotions, effectively read and respond to the emotions of others, build strong relationships, communicate clearly, and navigate challenging situations with empathy and composure.
  • Advocates and participates with influencing improvement strategies to enhance employee experiences and work environments.


Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field and/or equivalent work experience preferred.


Minimum experience required of the position
  • HR - Business Partner:Two (2)+ years of HR or related experience with a degree or four (4)+ years of HR or related experienced without a degree.
  • HR - Business Partner, Sr: Four (4)+ years of HR or related experience with a degree or six (6)+ years of HR or related experienced without a degree.


Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

In addition to Entergy's Values, and Expectations standards:

Proficient to Advanced proficiency level expectations

HR Business Partners should have foundational knowledge and the ability to perform routine tasks independently as well as take on more complex assignments with guidance. Based on this level, proficiency expectations are related to the following concepts:

HR Professional Capabilities

  1. Business and financial acumen - Easily identify the organization's mission, vision, and core values, and be able to explain how these elements are related to the overall strategy.
  2. Change management and change leadership - Has basic knowledge of change management frameworks (e.g. Kotter's 8-Step Process, ADKAR, PROSCI, etc.), and can recognize the different types of changes organizations undergo (structural, technological, or cultural) and the importance of managing these types of changes effectively. Can participate in change initiatives with planning and execution.
  3. Communication and stakeholder engagement - Can draft communication materials with moderate guidance (such as emails, newsletters, or presentations) and recognize opportunities with transparency. Have established familiarity with stakeholder needs and how the relationship of stakeholder impact/influence directly influences communication styles, approaches, and forums. Ability to demonstrate basic interpersonal skills and can interact positively with team members.
  4. Compliance and controls - Can find with moderate guidance and translate fundamental employment laws, regulations, and policies/procedures.
  5. Project management - Has basic knowledge of terminology and project stages (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure) as well as the ability to identify the importance of each stage. Can draft basic project plans, and understand more complex projects with moderate guidance.
  6. Strategic Alignment and Vision - Ability to translate work activities and how they align to strategic vision of the company.
  7. Interpret and translate data to enable business decisions - Fundamental understanding of key data concepts and data sources. Can interpret simple datasets and recognize relevancy to KPIs. Can present findings in a straightforward manner using simple visuals or summarizing findings from charts and graphs.
  8. Organizational Development - The ability to conduct organizational assessments and diagnoses root causes of performance gaps. Designs and implements organizational development interventions aligned with business needs. Facilitates team effectiveness and cross-functional collaboration.
  9. Environment and employee experience focused - Foundational knowledge that employee experiences encompasses workplace culture, engagement, job satisfaction, and well-being. Assists in organizing initiatives and planning strategies associated with employee experiences.
  10. Talent Management and workforce planning - Ability to recognize simple trends and the significance of workforce planning in aligning talent needs with organizational goals and can assist in the development of recommendations to address identified opportunities.
  11. Technology and AI Applications - Is able to use HR technology systems and tools effectively to support HR operations. Uses AI-powered features and functions within HR systems in daily work. Applies automation and workflow tools to streamline HR processes.


Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position
  • None


Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans || Arkansas : Little Rock || Louisiana : Hammond || Mississippi : Jackson || Texas : The Woodlands
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: Non-Bargaining
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 124225
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

About Entergy Corporation

Entergy Corporation is an integrated energy company engaged primarily in electric power production and retail distribution operations. Entergy owns and operates power plants with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, including nearly 10,000 megawatts of nuclear power.

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At Entergy Corporation, we offer a range of career paths that cater to diverse skills and interests, from engineering to customer service. Our team is at the forefront of the energy industry, driving growth and innovation to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Whether you're seeking an entry-level position or a professional advancement, Entergy is where your ambition fuels your career journey.

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Our team at Entergy Corporation thrives on collaboration and diversity. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to better ideas and outcomes. Entergy is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member is valued, respected, and has access to diversity training and resources.

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Learn more about Entergy Corporation
Size
1,357 employees
Market Cap
$23.1 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
1913
5 Year Trend
+1.6%
Revenue
$10.1 billion
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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