Sr HR Business Partner - Corporate HR

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We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Are you in?Primary Purpose:

Partnering with all levels of leadership within the business unit, aligns HR strategy with business goals, direction and vision. Provide proactive professional HR guidance and support to internal clients with goal of adding value to the overall business as well as impacting the Exelon enterprise in attainment of strategy. Working under general direction, supports assigned client group and implements HR Strategy, in partnership with HR leadership, to support business unit goals and objectives. Supports the change management process across the HR organization as well as directly with respective client groups.

 

This position is based in the Chicago area to provide support for local union-related HR activities.

 

Primary Duties:

• Champion employee engagement and workforce effectiveness planning and initiative implementation in partnership with the business and HR specialty areas, such as talent acquisition and diversity and inclusion, etc. Work closey with client group to assess talent and development needs. (20%)
• Provide HR expertise in the areas of policy and procedure as well as employee relations, Labor relations, coaching and feedback. Attend and lead grievance meetings and other day-to-day activities. (20%)
• Lead and manage full cycle investigations with supporting groups as necessary. (20%)
• Lead strategic, operational, and tactical management initiatives, drive innovation and project plans for the client. (15%)
• Actively participate in Special projects as assigned. (15%)
• Ability to use research methods for data collection and analysis for transactional support. (5%)
• Provide coaching to HRBP, including training and mentorship as necessary. (5%)

Job Scope:

• Interacts with business leadership and the broader HR community.
• Requires an extensive working knowledge of company policies and the procedures and interdependencies (and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, where applicable).
• Exercises independent judgment and discretion within established policies. Works closely with leadership at all levels.
• The role will support Transmission, various client groups with Corporate Utilities, and special projects

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources or related field
• 4-7 years of strong HR operations experience or HR specialist area in a matrix organization.
• Ability to provide verbal and written communications clearly, succinctly and persuasively.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including knowledge of EEO, ADA and FMLA.
• Ability to understand problems in the context of the bigger picture and influential relationships as well as the overall industry and marketplace in which Exelon operates.
• Strong drive for results to lead and facilitate efforts to ensure human resources alignment with the business unit.
• Proven skills in coaching and performance management,
• Demonstrated ability to deal directly with client leads to build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively and foster culture change.
• Ability to use research methods effectively including data collection and analysis
• In lieu of degree, 6-9 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience in labor relations and grievance management, with a strong understanding of collective bargaining agreements. Specifically experience working with Local 15. 
• Advanced degree, MBA or Masters Degree in related HR field
• PHR or SPHR

Benefits: Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $85,600.00/Yr. – $117,700.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.