HR Business Partner - Plant Vogtle 3&4

HR Business Partner - Plant Vogtle 3&4 

Job Summary

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is a member of the on-site HR team supporting more than 600 SNC employees at Plant Vogtle Units 3&4. The HRBP works with employees and leaders, including the Plant Manager and Vice President, on matters related to performance management, talent staffing, workforce planning, HR policies and governance, people health metrics and a variety of other generalist duties. This position reports to the site HR Manager but will work independently with all levels of leadership.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field strongly preferred
• Experienced HR knowledge in talent management, organizational effectiveness, performance management, labor relations, HR Technology, and other general HR concentrations.
• Possesses expertise in strategic business partner consulting, team building, critical thinking, presentation, facilitation, negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills are required.
• Experience in a manufacturing, plant or utility environment is strongly preferred, especially involving safety culture and regulatory compliance unique to such settings.
• Candidates should demonstrate HR Experience with union and non-union employees, including familiarity with union relations and labor negotiations. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

•  In-depth expertise in HR disciplines including compensation and benefits, employment law, performance management, change management, workforce planning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. 
• Proven ability to partner with senior leadership in developing and executing HR strategies that support organizational goals, showing adaptability and strategic thinking.
• Strong decision-making skills, with a track record of providing actionable insights for business leaders based on thorough understanding of departmental needs.
• Ability to assess and continuously improve HR practices, supporting adaptation to rapidly changing business landscapes and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in leveraging data and analytics, using specific HR technologies such as Oracle, to guide HR strategy and drive organizational performance.
• Expertise in managing organizational change with measurable outcomes, ensuring smooth transitions and maintaining high levels of employee engagement.
• Strong interpersonal skills including emotional intelligence, adaptability, and clear communication, with a demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts and build consensus.
• Model Company Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance. 

Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is a leader among the nation’s nuclear energy facility operators and an innovator in advanced nuclear technologies. Southern Nuclear is an essential part of Southern Company’s energy portfolio, operating over 8,200 MW across eight nuclear energy units in Alabama and Georgia at the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, Ala., the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley, Ga., and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, Ga.

The company recently achieved commercial operation on Vogtle Units 3&4, representing an historic achievement for the nuclear industry and the country. Vogtle Units 3&4 are the first new nuclear units to reach commercial operation and be built in the United States in the last three decades. Southern Nuclear is a recognized leader in the industry in nuclear and fuel innovation, having been the first to deploy Accident Tolerant Fuels and winning over 10 consecutive Top Innovative Practice (TIP) Awards and eight EPRI awards.

For more than 40 years, Southern Nuclear has operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability, generating carbon-free electricity for millions of homes and businesses. The company’s headquarters is in Birmingham, Ala.

Twitter: @SouthernNuclear; Facebook: facebook.com/southernnuclear; www.southernnuclear.com

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.