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The Director HR will serve as a trusted advisor and business partner to clients, as well as manage a team who support Business Unit leaders and their organizations. The Director must thoroughly understand NYPA and HR’s strategy, client groups’ strategic priorities and business imperitives to effectively plan, direct and deliver HR services. Proactively consults with clients and HR specialties to recommend HR strategic solutions to improve critical business outcomes. Collaborates with business clients and shared services HR organization to ensure a unified HR delivery approach. Ensures a high level of organizational effectiveness through ongoing performance management, organizational design, analysis and implementation; change management, talent assessments, leadership development and succession planning.
Responsibilities
- Advise HR team members regarding strategic decisions; actively influence decisions that carry short and long-term people implications in line with the Human Resource department objectives; balance management support with employee advocacy to prevent issues from affecting productivity or retention
- Partner with HR specialties (Employee Relations, Talent Development, Talent Acqusition, Total Rewards, etc.) to develop and implement plans and solutions to achieve strategic business initiatives and deliver results.
- Guide HR professionals to review and analyze data to identify trends and recommend solutions to improve the overall health of the organization and monitor the “pulse” of employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement.
- Lead discussions and train management on various HR-related topics (performance management, compensation, a organization design).
- Coach NYPA leadership to build leadership capabilities, navigate difficult business challenges, and address employee issues. Recommend organization design changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Deliver and/or interpret HR core processes to business units including: performance management, change management, succession planning, staffing & selection, and salary planning. Across programs lead calibration and bias-challenger sessions.
- Lead execution of key HR enterprise wide projects and programs, coordinating with appropriate members of HR functions
- Lead and develop HR professionals. Provide coaching, feedback and development to support each individual’s development. Review performance of staff; establish work performance goals and review individual goals each appraisal period. Recommends staff additions, promotions, salary increases, and develop the shift schedule.
- Develop and manage a cost effective department budgets.
- Create a culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrate business and financial acumen
- Ability to observe confidentiality and discretion. Ability to be viewed as a trusted business partner to the organization.
- Remove and overcome barriers to promote collaboration between and within HR and the business
- Experience partnering with senior business leaders and leveraging those relationships throughout the organization to influence individuals and outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate organizational change and foster linkage between business objectives and human resources activities.
- Demonstrated creative and innovative thinking throughout complex and changing situations
- Strong interpersonal and team building skills.
- Effective listening skills, with flexibility in approach to solutions.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making and organizational skills.
- Capable of managing multiple demands and priorities simultaneously.
- Knowledge of and experience with HR functions, programs and practices.
- Knowledge of employment laws such as ERISA, COBRA, ADA, and other federal and state laws covering discrimination and equal opportunity employment
Education, Experience and Certifications
- Bachelor s degree with a minimum of 10 years of Human Resources experience; or the equivalent in education and experience
- Minimum 5 years management experience in an HR environment
- Possesses experience and knowledge in both functional and strategic aspects of Human Resources in disciplines such as business partner/generalist, or employee relations,
- Experience in leading a project team on executing and delivering HR projects, programs and initiatives.
- HR experience in utility/energy/technical environment preferred.
Physical Requirements
Approximately 20% travel primarily within NY State.
The New York Power Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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We are a team of over 1,900 energy technologists, IT specialists, business experts, hydro engineers, and other professionals leading the energy revolution. With state-of-the-art technology, advanced R&D, and a modernized infrastructure, we provide New Yorkers with low-cost, clean, reliable power and we are well on the way to becoming the first fully digital utility in the country. At NYPA, you will be empowered to think big, do good, and transform the energy industry.
Nearest Major Market: White Plains
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
Job Segment: Human Resources Director, HR, HR Manager, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Human Resources
Posted on :
2021-08-29T06:37:21Z
