HR Program Manager

Arizona Public Service Company; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic HR Program Manager to lead strategic initiatives and enhance HR programs. This hybrid role involves collaborating with business leaders to ensure program effectiveness and compliance while driving organizational success. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of HR functions, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. Join a forward-thinking company committed to creating a sustainable energy future, where your expertise will contribute to impactful HR strategies and initiatives.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant HR experience in various functional areas.
• Strong understanding of HR-related federal and state laws.

Responsibilities

• Leads strategic program design and operations for HR programs.
• Produces data and analysis for effective decision making.

Skills

Workforce Planning

Diversity

Performance Management Systems

Leadership Development

Change Management

Communications

Employee Engagement

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Human Resources Management

Combination of college coursework and/or relevant HR experience

Tools

MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint)

Job description

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

The HR Program Manager delivers strategic consulting and collaborates closely with HR Business Partners and business leaders. This role ensures that programs are both effective and competitive, while also supporting leaders in their adherence to these programs. By providing this indirect oversight, the HR Program Manager contributes to the organization's efforts to maximize leadership success and program compliance.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Human Resources Management from an accredited college or university AND six (6) years relevant work experience in functional area: Workforce Planning, Diversity, Performance Management Systems, Leadership Development, Change Management, Communications or Employee Engagement.
• In lieu of Bachelor's Degree, a combination of college coursework and/or relevant HR experience equaling ten (10) years is required.
• General knowledge of various HR functions and business processes.
• Strong understanding of applicable HR-related federal and state laws and regulations.
• Strong MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint), project and change management a must.
• Strong analytical and strategic design skills with the ability to see beyond immediate issues to drive sound decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Must have the ability to synthesize complex information and convey in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to plan and manage independent project work.
• Capable of managing multiple projects while remaining responsive and customer focused.

Major Accountabilities

• Leads strategic program design recommendations and daily operations for assigned programs in order to address the needs of the organization.
• Produces data, analysis and business information to enable effective decision making by business unit and company executives.
• Understands relevant business challenges, competitive landscape, and compliance considerations facing the business.
• Partners cross functionally to ensure sustainability and effective administration of programs.
• Provides expertise on all compliance and applicable laws and regulations.
• Identifies areas of noncompliance and works with management to take corrective action.
• Responsible for strategy, design, compliance, financials, communications, vendor selection, vendor management, contract management, internal collaboration, and leadership of assigned programs in support of relevant business initiatives.
• Manages programs as the Subject Matter Expert.
• Ensures alignment with relevant business initiatives and builds strong relationships with leaders to maintain HR programs as a priority amid competing demands.
• Ensures programs are competitive and align with industry best practices through benchmark analysis, survey participation, evaluation and comparison with those of other employers and other sources of information to provide change recommendation to management.
• Conducts financial analysis for recommendation of budgets, accruals, plan changes, and costing, partnering with finance department and business partners to ensure all requirements are met.
• Defines and develops key performance indicators with integrated program metrics and service level agreements for core services and transactions, track delivery against program objectives, lead improvement initiatives and encourage a culture of efficiency, innovation, and customer service.
• Designs and coordinates the implementation of continuous improvement of policies, processes, and procedures.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws.

Hybrid Role:
This position combines working in the office and at home, based on the needs of the business. The schedule will be determined with the hired employee and leadership, but the ultimate decision is the company's.