Senior HR Strategy and Enablement Lead

Xcel Energy, Inc.; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

PTO and Holidays

Transit programs

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Xcel Energy, Inc. is seeking a Principal Consultant, HR Planning & Enablement to act as a strategic integrator for HR+ES, translating priorities into a multi-year roadmap and operating plan.

You will lead governance, executive communications, and cross-functional coordination to advance complex HR initiatives with measurable outcomes. The role also serves as the HR+ES AI lead, connecting opportunities to the People Strategy while aligning work across functions to ensure scalable, sustainable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 7 years of related experience in HR, strategic planning, portfolio or program management, or executive support.
• Strong business acumen, judgment, facilitation, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, competing priorities, dependencies, and complex stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated HR+ES portfolio planning and roadmaps.
• Establish governance and decision routines for cross-functional HR initiatives.
• Provide executive decision support with clear recommendations and materials.
• Coordinate across HRBPs, Centers of Excellence, Shared Services, and enterprise partners.
• Maintain leadership visibility to dependencies, risks, and resources.

Skills

Strategic planning

Portfolio management

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Effectiveness, or related field

Job description

Xcel Energy, Inc. is seeking a Principal Consultant, HR Planning & Enablement to act as a strategic integrator for HR+ES, translating priorities into a multi-year roadmap and operating plan.

You will lead governance, executive communications, and cross-functional coordination to advance complex HR initiatives with measurable outcomes. The role also serves as the HR+ES AI lead, connecting opportunities to the People Strategy while aligning work across functions to ensure scalable, sustainable