Xcel Energy

Principal HR Business Partner

Xcel Energy$97K — $138K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR or related field or equivalent experience.
  • 7 years of HR experience, including 3 years consulting with leadership on HR strategy.
  • Extensive knowledge of HR disciplines: organizational effectiveness, talent management, and employee relations.
  • Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws.
  • Preferred: SPHR/SHRM-SCP, MBA or Masters in HR-related fields.

Responsibilities

  • Design and drive alignment of HR strategies with business goals in collaboration with leaders.
  • Serve as HR expert and strategic partner, enhancing organizational capabilities.
  • Infuse employee insights into organizational strategies through HR Generalists.
  • Devise leadership development and coaching opportunities for business leaders.
  • Identify and develop key talent within the business area.
  • Implement and assess succession planning strategies.
  • Act as HR Generalist for the business area's leadership team.

Benefits

  • Annual Incentive Program
  • Medical/Pharmacy Plan
  • Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee recognition program
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, and Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Develops and executes organization and comprehensive business area-level HR strategies that align structure, culture and talent to business goals. Advises business area senior leadership team on the full range of HR and related business functions. Responsible for employee-related activities for the leadership team of the business area they support. Maintain knowledge of the broader population through strong connections with related HR staff.

Essential Responsibilities
  • Design and drive HR & business area strategy alignment in collaboration with HR and Business Leaders. Build relationships and work with senior leaders to clarify strategy, manage talent, create value added organizational capabilities and deliver supporting HR strategies.
  • Serve as functional HR experts, client advocates, talent advisors, and strategic partners to their business areas. In collaboration with Centers of Excellence improves and implements: Organization design & workforce planning Performance management strategy Total Rewards strategy
  • Works with HR Generalists to infuse employee insights into organizational strategies. Conducts benchmarking to identify best practices and changing trends in the HR field.
  • Devise leadership development & coaching opportunities for business area leadership team needs.
  • Ensures the identification, assessment & development of key talent within business area.
  • Develop, implement and assess succession pipeline strategy planning.
  • Acts as HR Generalist for the business area leader's direct reports.


Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 7 years of HR experience, which includes three years consulting with leadership on human resource strategy.
  • Extensive knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including organizational effectiveness, talent management, employee relations, performance management, total rewards and federal and state respective employment laws.


Preferred Requirements
  • SPHR/SHRM-SCP, MBA or Masters in HR, Industrial Psychology or Organizational Development or related field.


Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $97,600.00 to $138,600.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 08/03/26

About Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy Careers

Join the dynamic team at Xcel Energy, where innovation meets expertise in the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions. As a leading energy company, Xcel Energy offers unparalleled job opportunities that empower professionals to advance their careers while contributing to environmental stewardship.

Work You’ll Do

At Xcel Energy, you’ll collaborate with skilled professionals dedicated to pioneering advancements in the energy sector. Our team is at the forefront of developing sustainable energy technologies that revolutionize how people consume energy. By joining us, you will be part of a culture that values diversity, leadership, and professional growth.

Innovate and Lead

Step into a role where your skills will directly enhance our capabilities in delivering reliable and sustainable energy. Xcel Energy is a hub for innovation, where your ideas can lead to groundbreaking solutions that shape the future of energy. Our leadership is committed to fostering an environment where creativity and strategic thinking are at the core of our operations.

Career Development

Xcel Energy is deeply invested in the professional development of its team members. With a variety of career paths available, from engineering to customer service, your journey with us is filled with endless possibilities. We support your growth with robust training programs, leadership development opportunities, and diversity training that prepare you for success.

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Explore the numerous employment opportunities at Xcel Energy, from entry-level positions to senior roles. We are hiring individuals who are passionate about making a difference and ready to contribute their expertise to our mission of delivering safe, clean, and reliable energy.

Internship Programs

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Benefits and Culture

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Learn more about Xcel Energy
Size
11,321 employees
Market Cap
$38.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+3.9%
Revenue
$11.5 billion
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