HR Business Partner

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic and operational partner to leaders across PowerGrid’s non-union business units. This role is responsible for aligning HR strategy with business performance, supporting a multi-site, field-based environment focused on growth, execution, and operational consistency.

The HRBP works directly with business leaders to strengthen leadership capability, improve workforce effectiveness, and drive scalable people practices. This role plays a critical part in building structure, improving manager capability, and ensuring HR delivery supports both day-to-day operations and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnership & Leadership Support

• Serve as the primary HR partner for assigned non-union business units

• Build strong, credible relationships with operational and functional leaders

• Advise leaders on team effectiveness, performance management, and organizational design

• Coach leaders on employee relations, accountability, and leadership expectations

• Support organizational change, integration efforts, and business transformation initiatives

Talent Management & Workforce Planning

• Partner with leaders on workforce planning aligned to business needs and growth objectives

• Support hiring strategy, onboarding effectiveness, and team integration

• Drive talent management processes including performance management and succession planning

• Identify retention risks and implement proactive solutions to improve engagement and stability

• Support leadership development and build bench strength across the organization

Employee Relations & Manager Capability

• Guide and support employee relations matters with a practical, business-focused approach

• Ensure consistent application of policies and fair, balanced decision-making

• Strengthen manager capability in handling performance, conduct, and team dynamics

• Promote a culture of accountability, consistency, and clear expectations

Process Improvement & HR Infrastructure

• Partner with HR Operations and Shared Services to improve consistency and scalability of HR processes

• Identify gaps in current workflows and implement practical, business-aligned solutions

• Support implementation and adoption of HR systems (UKG) and tools

• Help build and reinforce standardized HR practices across business units

Data, Metrics & Decision Support

• Analyze HR metrics and trends to identify workforce challenges and opportunities

• Use data to guide decisions related to turnover, performance, and workforce planning

• Provide insights and recommendations to leaders to improve team and business performance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience in business-facing roles

• Experience supporting multi-site, operational, or field-based environments strongly preferred

• Proven ability to influence leaders and navigate complex people challenges

• Strong experience in employee relations, talent management, and organizational development

• Demonstrated ability to operate in fast-paced, evolving environments

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Strong business acumen and ability to align people strategy with operational goals

• Excellent communication and coaching skills with the ability to influence at multiple levels

• Strong project management and execution discipline

• Experience using data and HR systems (UKG or similar) to drive decisions

• Experience supporting growth, transformation, or multi-entity environments