HR Business Partner, SR

ERCOT; Taylor (TX); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ERCOT in Texas seeks a strategic HR Business Partner to deliver consultative HR guidance to leaders and employees across designated business units. You will align unit strategy with the organization’s mission and drive workforce planning, talent acquisition, retention, and performance management to deliver integrated, forward-looking solutions.

You will build cross-functional partnerships and provide mentorship on employee engagement, leadership development, and change management initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field is required.
• PHR and/or SHRM-CP certifications preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of related HR experience beyond degree requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes business, HR, and external data to identify trends and risks and recommend HR solutions.
• Builds relationships with leaders and HR teams to drive collaboration and implement people-focused initiatives.
• Provides guidance on employee engagement, leadership development, and performance management.
• Advises on organizational design, workforce planning, restructures, and change management.
• Coordinates talent management processes, conducts career conversations, and supports succession planning.
• Coaches management through organizational changes and sensitive decisions, aligning with people strategy.
• Oversees HR processes for employee relations, performance management, compliance, and policy adherence.
• Monitors HR metrics and data to inform continuous improvements and automation.
• Partners with talent acquisition to support recruitment and long-term workforce planning.
• Identifies opportunities to improve employee experience and implement innovative solutions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

PHR Professional in Human Resources (Preferred)

SHRM-CP (Preferred)

Job description

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow019s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career.

ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.

Job Summary

Serves as a strategic HR Business Partner, delivering consultative HR guidance and services to leaders and employees across designated business units. Aligns business unit strategy and objectives with the organization7s mission, culture and operational standards, translating business priorities into proactive HR solutions. Maintains a strong level of business acumen regarding assigned units7 financial position, strategic planning, competitive forces and goal achievement. Provides strategic guidance in the areas of employee relations, talent retention and regulatory compliance. Partners with leadership on workforce planning, talent acquisition, retention, training and performance management to develop integrated, forward-looking solutions. Builds cross-functional partnerships across HR Centers of Excellence and other key support functions to deliver value-added, business-aligned service.

Job Duties

• Analyzes business, HR, and external data to identify trends, evaluate risks, and recommend strategic solutions to improve workforce performance, retention, and employee experience
• Builds and sustains strong relationships with HR teams, business leaders, and key stakeholders to foster collaboration, influence decisions, and support the implementation of people-focused initiatives
• Provides guidance, coaching, and mentorship to managers and leaders on employee engagement, leadership development, and high-performing team management
• Advises on organizational design, workforce planning, restructures, and change management initiatives to support growth and transformation
• Coordinates talent management processes and partners with management to assess talent, have career conversations, identify critical roles, and facilitate calibration, and succession planning
• Supports and coaches management through organizational changes and sensitive decisions, ensuring advice aligns with the broader people strategy and fosters a respectful, inclusive environment
• Guides and oversees HR processes related to employee relations, performance management, and compliance, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and policies
• Monitors, evaluates, and reports on HR metrics and data to inform continuous improvement, process enhancements, and automation solutions
• Partners with talent acquisition teams and managers to support recruitment strategies and selection processes, ensuring alignment with long-term workforce planning and business needs
• Identifies opportunities to enhance the employee experience and partners with management to develop and implement innovative and sustainable solutions

Experience

• Requires minimum 5 or more years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements

Education

• Bachelor\'s Degree: Human Resources or related field (Required)
• or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

CERTIFICATION

• PHR Professional in Human Resources (Preferred)
• SHRM-CP (Preferred)

The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time. #Hybrid ; #IV-LI1

ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law.

Expected Salary Range

$102,000 - $140,000