The Southern Company

HR Business Partner – GPC Generation (Plant Bowen)

This position will be located at Plant Bowen in Cartersville, GA

We are looking for a dynamic HR professional who is interested in being the focal HR representative in one of our largest generating facilities. You will have the opportunity to become a trusted strategist and an integral resource to employees at all levels. You will have direct access to plant leadership and the instant ability to impact our people strategy. This is a role that will allow you to have real influence.

This is an on-site HR role that requires visibility with our site employees who are on-site ensuring we produce the energy to power our communities. As such there is limited flexibility in terms of work location, this role is ideally suited to someone who values developing relationships and connecting with their colleagues on a daily basis. Plant Bowen is located in Cartersville, GA just 45 miles North of Atlanta and 80 miles south of Chattanooga, offering a minimal commute into the site from several large towns but also being close to major metropolitan areas. Relocation assistance is available.

JOB SUMMARY

We are actively seeking an individual with the ability to be a strategic business partner working with our plant management team and HRBP team. As an integral part of the plant's leadership team, the HR Business Partner collaborates closely with leadership to recommend human resource solutions and support the plant achieving its business goals as well as helping the generation HR business partner team with key people projects and initiatives. 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

• Support management in forecasting and planning their talent pipeline requirements in line with the business strategy.
• Assist business unit leaders in providing employees with development opportunities that align with current and future performance standards.
• Partner with management and talent acquisition on strategic staffing and projecting the workforce needed to meet current and future business objectives.
• Facilitate a strong leadership and coaching culture.
• Provide expert advice and coaching as appropriate.
• Review and benchmark the internal and external environment to improve HR policies and initiatives.
• Foster an environment of inclusion, respect and equity.
• Act as a liaison between the business and HR to ensure that HR services are aligned with internal client needs.
• Identify new opportunities for HR to add value to the business.
• Manage specific projects as determined in the annual HR operational plan and contribute to functional and cross-functional initiatives.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
• Advanced degree and/or SPHR or SHRM SCP certification preferred

Job Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in multiple human resources disciplines working with a broad range of employees (i.e. union / non-union, exempt / non-exempt) is required.
• Demonstrated ability to consult with all levels of management through building effective relationships, facilitating discussions, offering objective solutions, influencing, and demonstrating a flexible and adaptive approach.
• Experience within a company serving in an HR business partner consulting role partnering with the business, including senior management, is desired (vs. HR generalist role).
• Experience in a plant/manufacturing and or public utility environment preferred.
• Prior experience with strategic staffing, workforce planning, HR project management and change management desired.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to develop clear, actionable steps in support of an overall business strategy
• Ability to identify new ways for HR to support the business strategy
• Significant knowledge of HR disciplines such as talent management, strategic staffing, workforce planning, employee relations, compensation, employee development, organizational effectiveness, employment law and compliance, and diversity, equity and inclusion consulting with an understanding of their application in solving customer issues
• Ability to use analytical skills to identify and recognize trends from data analysis and translate into recommendations for action
• Ability to diplomatically offer objective and creative solutions to client issues
• Ability to respect and maintain confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to champion and influence change
• 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
• Ability to build credibility with all levels of employees

Behavioral Attributes:

• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the company culture: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance 
• Demonstrates good judgment, maturity, ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to build effective relationships with all levels of employees
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to make safety a priority 

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent benefits packages which includes: 
• Medical and dental coverage
• Defined Benefit Cash Balance Pension plan
• Performance-sharing plan
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Bonus opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Please submit an updated resume along with your application***

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. 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.