Employee Relations Business Partner 2

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Pay Grade

13

Position Summary

The Employee Relations Business Partner 2 serves as a trusted advisor, providing guidance on employee relations (ER) issues, and facilitating the resolution of disputes. Works closely with the organization to identify key priorities, set goals and objectives, and develop and implement effective strategies to align people strategy with operational strategy and goals. Responsible for aligning business and management practices with the needs of designated business units. Advises on all functions of People & Culture to include company policies, procedures, workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, training, and investigation outcome remedies. Actively engages with the workforce and leadership on a regular basis. Serves as a key stakeholder and reviewer on all corporate policies. Provides guidance and resources to employees and business area leadership on matters relating to People & Culture, employee relations, and coaching. Work is performed under minimal supervision, conferring with management on complex matters. This is a driving essential role.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Prior experience in People & Culture or Human Resources.

Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes.

Ability to communicate effectively orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.

Ability to provide presentations and outreach.

Tact, discretion, professionalism, and outstanding interpersonal, oral and written communication skills are required.

Experience using a personal computer and other office equipment, including related CPS Energy software and email.

Experience working with minimum supervision, conferring with management on complex matters.

Preferred Qualifications

Competencies

Working with Ambiguity

Creating and Maintaining Networks

Adapting to Others

Establishing Relationships

Resolving Conflict

Driving for Results

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources Management, or a related field from an accredited university.

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.

Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business related events.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.