Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Delta Utilities is seeking a dynamic Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to serve as a strategic partner to Delta Utilities’ human resources team, providing expert advice and support in all areas of human resources. This role is a full-time position based in New Orleans, Louisiana.

This position will be responsible for aligning HR strategies with business objectives, driving talent management initiatives, and fostering a positive work culture. The HRBP will act as a trusted advisor to management on workforce planning, employee relations, change management, employee engagement, data analytics and organizational development.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Partner with department leaders to align HR strategies with business goals, ensuring that HR initiatives support the company’s objectives
• Collaborate with leadership to anticipate staffing needs, support recruitment efforts, and facilitate succession planning for key roles
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations, handling conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievances, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and company policies
• Assist with the performance review process, advise managers on performance improvement plans, and facilitate feedback and development conversations
• Lead initiatives that foster a positive workplace culture, drive employee engagement, and support change management efforts as needed
• Collaborate with the HR team on compensation strategies, ensuring competitiveness of employee benefits
• Identify training needs and facilitate leadership development programs, partnering with external vendors as needed
• Ensure HR policies and procedures comply with legal requirements and industry standards
• Remain up to date on employment laws and ensure organizational compliance
• Analyze HR metrics (e.g., turnover, engagement, performance) to provide insights and recommendations to improve employee retention and satisfaction utilizing Power BI
• Work closely with the HRIS to optimize HR systems and improve processes related to talent management, onboarding, and employee records
• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
• Minimum of five years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in a business partner or HR generalist role, experience in the utilities or similar regulated industry is a plus
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and strategic HR functions
• Proven ability to partner with leadership teams to align HR initiatives with business objectives
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization
• Experience with HRIS systems and data-driven decision-making
• Relevant certifications such as SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar preferred

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field

Minimum experience required of the position

• Minimum of five years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in a business partner or HR generalist role, experience in the utilities or similar regulated industry is a plus 

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities preferred of the position

• In-depth knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and strategic HR functions
• Proven ability to partner with leadership teams to align HR initiatives with business objectives
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization
• Experience with HRIS systems and data-driven decision-making

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

• Relevant certifications such as SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar preferred

Working Conditions

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Accountabilities and Essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities.
• Job duties are performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels.
• Work is predominately done while standing or sitting.
• The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize and analyze are required.
• Able to work daily in all types of weather conditions.
• Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime.
• Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion.
• Able to work rotating shifts, if required.
• Able to respond to emergency calls and/or callouts and occasionally return to work while off duty.
• Able to wear and operate personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs daily.
• Able to be included in random drug screen pool required for DOT drivers and DOT safety sensitive positions.
• May be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to aide in restoration efforts

About Delta Utilities

Delta Utilities is a leading natural gas utility with a focus on safe, dependable service to customers. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, the utility will serve nearly

600,000 customers and become one of the leading natural gas providers in Louisiana and Mississippi and among the top 40 providers in the United States.

In 2023, Entergy announced that it had entered into an agreement with Delta Utilities to sell its Louisiana gas distribution business. The natural gas utility currently serves more than 200,000 customers across East Baton Rouge and Orleans parishes. In February 2024, Delta Utilities entered into an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to acquire its Louisiana and Mississippi natural gas businesses, which currently serve approximately 381,000 customers. Once the transactions are complete, Entergy's Louisiana natural gas operations and CenterPoint Energy's Louisiana and Mississippi natural gas systems will be operated by Delta Utilities. Learn more: https://deltautilities.com/

Delta Utilities and associated entities are equal-opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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