HR Business Partner – SCS Operations (Birmingham, AL)

HR Business Partner – SCS Operations (Birmingham, AL)
SCS Operations Human Resources 
This position will be located at the Energy Center in Birmingham, AL

JOB SUMMARY

Excellent opportunity for an HR professional with strong HR Business Partner experience to join Southern Company, one of the largest and most respected utilities in the nation. We are actively seeking an individual with the ability to be a strategic business partner working within our Southern Company Services’ HR Delivery team to explore, identify, and recommend human resources solutions.  This position offers broad and strategic consulting in organizational effectiveness, employee development, employee relations, compensation, employee engagement, employment law and regulations, and talent acquisition The successful candidate will have a solid background in human resources, with demonstrated ability consulting internally with multiple levels of management, facilitating high-level discussions, supporting employee development, and managing human resources projects, programs, and company initiatives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consult with customers in a manner that is reflective of Human Resources organization’s strategy.
• Partner with all levels of management by influencing, effectively building relationships, facilitating discussions, offering objective solutions, and demonstrating a flexible and adaptable approach to consulting services.
• Partner with leadership to develop strategies to create an environment of inclusion.
• Ensure successful implementation and delivery of Human Resources products and services to customers.
• Partner with management and talent acquisition on strategic staffing and projecting the workforce needed to meet current and future business objectives.
• Maintain knowledge of progressive HR practices and key trends.
• Provide expert advice and coaching as appropriate.
• Act as a liaison between the business and HR to ensure that HR services are aligned with internal customer needs.
• Identify new opportunities for HR to add value to the business.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field preferred
• Advanced degree and/or SPHR or SHRM SCP certification would be a plus

Job Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in multiple human resources disciplines working with a broad range of employees preferred.
• Experience within a company serving in an HR business partner consulting role partnering with the business, including senior management, is preferred. 
• Prior experience with strategic staffing, workforce planning, HR project management and change management preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to identify new ways for HR to support the business strategy
• Broad knowledge of HR disciplines such as talent management, strategic staffing, workforce planning, employee relations, compensation, employee development, organizational effectiveness, and employment law and compliance
• Demonstrated analytical capability to identify trends, interpret data, and develop recommendations
• Ability to diplomatically offer objective and creative solutions to customer issues
• Champion HR initiatives
• High level of personal initiative and responsibility
• A flexible and adaptable approach to consulting with the ability to consult with multiple customer groups
• Critical thinking, facilitation, negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills 
• Strong communication skills; listening, oral, written, and presentation
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and ability to manage multiple tasks required

Behavioral Attributes:

• Demonstrates behaviors aligned with the company values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance 
• Demonstrates sound judgment, maturity and the ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to build strong, effective relationships with all levels in the organization
• Maintains strict confidentiality

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent benefits packages which includes: 
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
  • Performance-sharing plan
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement

***Please submit an updated resume with your application***

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com. 

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.