HR Business Partner | Talent Management

HR Business Partner | Talent Management (MPC-Gulfport) Responsibilities

The Talent Management Business Partner supports the execution of talent strategies by working with business leaders and HR teams to identify talent needs, drive employee development, and support succession planning and organizational growth. This role is responsible for:

- Leadership and employee development programs and strategies

- Onboarding, leader integration, and teambuilding

- Talent identification and succession planning

- Employee and team development and engagement

This position is part of the system Talent Management team within Human Resources. This position reports to the MPC Talent Management Manager and will support both Southern Company-wide initiatives and Mississippi Power Company.

Job Responsibilities

- Support the engagement, growth, and retention of Mississippi Power employees by partnering with Talent Management leaders and the TM team to shape and execute talent management initiatives.

- Leverage assessments, talent reviews, and other inputs to help leaders identify high-potential and technical talent.

- Collaborate with Talent Management, Human Resources, and business leaders to research, develop, coordinate, and deliver leadership development and employee enrichment curriculum, as well as other learning opportunities outside of formal training (e.g., self-directed learning, on-the-job training, job shadowing)

- Support annual and ongoing talent identification and bench-strength processes across Mississippi Power organizations.

- Serve as a project manager by coordinating multiple development programs and related initiatives concurrently.

- Serve as an expert consultant and advisor by providing guidance and support to leaders and human resources partners on talent development.

- Partner with the HR Analytics team to measure, monitor, and track workforce health and progress; provide data and insights for routine and ad hoc talent management reporting.

- Evaluate the business impact of talent management activities and identify opportunities to enhance effectiveness.

- Collaboration with Talent Management partners across Southern Company

- Manage vendor relationships with external service providers.

- Manage and deliver Talent Management projects from initiation through completion.

Education/Experience

Job Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field preferred

- At least 3 years’ HR experience, specifically in talent management, HR delivery, training and development and/or talent acquisition; 5 years preferred.

- Preferred experience includes development and implementation of talent management products or services, particularly focused on talent identification and assessments; succession planning including talent reviews; leadership and employee development; consulting; workforce analytics and program management.

- Demonstrated project management capability (e.g., defining scope, coordinating with stakeholders inside and outside of Human Resources, meeting deadlines, and managing budgets)

- Experience organizing, leading, or launching cross functional programs strongly preferred.

- Knowledge of talent management and Human Resources disciplines, including industry standards and best practices

- Knowledge of curriculum development and adult learning methods

- Demonstrated ability to analyze data accurately, translate findings into actionable insights, and develop programs or recommendations based on results; accuracy in reporting is essential.

- Ability to build strong working relationships with peers and internal customers at all levels.

- Strong verbal and written communication, facilitation, and project management skills

- Strong interpersonal and consulting skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.

- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

- Ability to work effectively in a team environment while demonstrating initiative and personal accountability. Must be able to work independently, prioritize, and manage concurrent projects with a high volume of work with a high level of accuracy.

- Ability to plan and adapt to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.

- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, including developing and delivering presentations.

- Ability to apply creativity and innovation to continuously improve programs and processes.

Behavioral Attributes

- Safety

- Exemplary role model in identifying hazards and offering solutions.

- Exhibits passion around safety daily and inspires passion in others.

- Leads and participates in safety meetings

- encourages others to do the same.

- Role model for Our Values and Principle-Centered Leadership; motivates others to do the same.

- Promotes an inclusive workplace where employees can contribute fully; welcomes and leverages diverse experiences, knowledge, and capabilities to drive business results.

Mississippi Power

, a subsidiary of Southern Company, provides clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to more than 192,000 customers and communities in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. For over 100 years, Mississippi Power is a leader in customer service, workforce development and education, environmental stewardship, and employee volunteerism. The company is an industry leader when it comes to working safely, providing around-the-clock reliable service and its expert storm response. Mississippi Power has been at the forefront of innovation in the state through strategic partnerships in electric transportation and solar energy. The company has worked with the Coast Transit Authority to put the state’s first electric public transportation bus in operation and with Forrest County Agriculture High School on the state’s first electric school bus. It also partnered with the Hattiesburg Zoo on a new electric train and worked with the country’s largest Domino’s franchise to electrify its delivery fleet. Also, a leader in renewable energy, Mississippi Power partnered with the Naval Construction Battalion Center to install the first microgrid at a Navy facility. The company was among the first to introduce utility scale solar in the state with nearly 160 MW of renewable energy produced, enough to power 23,000 homes for a year. Mississippi Power’s mission is to provide world-class value to our customers and communities every day.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. 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.

Job Identification: 18623

Job Category: Human Resources

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Mississippi Power