Southern Company

Human Resource Business Partner

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Gulfport, MS, USA

In-Office

Mid level

Energy

The Role

Serve as the primary HR partner for assigned business units, providing strategic consulting on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, compensation, succession, employee development, and employee relations. Build relationships with leaders, advise on HR policies, support talent and development initiatives, partner on people projects, analyze HR data to identify trends, and recommend solutions to improve culture and business outcomes.

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MPC Delivery HR Business Partner

JOB SUMMARY

We are actively seeking a strategic Human Resources business partner to work on the Human Resources Delivery team at Mississippi Power Company. This position will provide broad and strategic consulting in the areas of organizational effectiveness, employee development, compensation, succession planning, workforce planning and organizational design within their assigned customer group. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor, leveraging their HR expertise to consult on various aspects of human resources, tailor strategies to our business needs, and contribute to the achievement of company goals by ensuring top-quality HR service delivery.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as the primary HR liaison for assigned business units, building effective working relationships to integrate HR initiatives and align them with the business culture, while recommending strategies to enhance workplace culture and elevate organizational effectiveness.
Provide consultative guidance and support to ensure a thorough understanding and effective application of HR policies and procedures within the organization.
Assist business unit leaders in providing employees with development opportunities that align with current and future workforce needs.
Proactively identify new opportunities for HR to add value to the business.
Facilitate high level discussions with senior leaders.
Partner with HR Delivery team members (and/or other HR team members) on key people projects and initiatives.
Offer objective and creative solutions to customer issues.
Use analytical skills to identify and recognize trends from data analysis and translate into recommendations for actions.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field is preferred.
A minimum of 3 years’ HRBP experience or related HR consulting experience in multiple human resources disciplines is preferred.
Proven track record in major HR disciplines and working with diverse employee groups.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Broad knowledge of HR disciplines such as talent management, strategic staffing, workforce planning, employee relations, compensation, employee development, organizational effectiveness, employment law and compliance and their application in solving customer issues.
Demonstrated ability to consult with all levels of management through building effective relationships, facilitating discussions, providing objective solutions, influencing, and demonstrating a flexible and adaptive approach.
Critical thinking, facilitation, negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
High level of personal initiative and responsibility.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
Strong communication skills; listening, oral, written and presentation.
Ability to identify new ways for HR to support the business strategy.
Ability to use analytical skills to identify and recognize trends from data analysis and translate into recommendations for actions.
Ability to champion and influence change.

About Us

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.

About the TeamMississippi Power

Skills Required

Broad knowledge of HR disciplines (talent management, staffing, workforce planning, employee relations, compensation, development, org effectiveness, employment law, compliance)
Ability to consult with all levels of management, build relationships, facilitate discussions, influence, and provide objective solutions
Critical thinking, facilitation, negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
Strong communication skills: listening, oral, written and presentation
Analytical skills to identify trends from data analysis and translate into recommendations
Ability to identify new ways for HR to support business strategy and champion change
Proven track record in major HR disciplines and working with diverse employee groups
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field
Minimum of 3 years HRBP or related HR consulting experience across multiple HR disciplines