Human Resources Business Partner

This position is based full-time in our Houston, TX office located in the Galleria Office Tower 1 at 2700 Post Oak Blvd.

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Manager, Employee Relations, the Human Resources Business Partner provides expert level guidance and assistance to NuScale leaders and employees on HR related issues including federal and state employment laws, benefits, compensation, employee investigations, and talent acquisition. The role requires working independently to resolve complex human resource challenges, with minimal guidance from HR senior leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitor HR inbox and respond to employee inquiries, and employment verifications daily.

Administers performance matters and action plans. Guide managers in the company on disciplinary process and performance continuum. Provide resources, including suggested training recommendations for performance improvement to support employee success.

Develop and maintain procedures for conducting investigations into employee conduct and performance. Gather evidence and information related to employee concerns. Analyze data to identify patterns, discrepancies or other indicators of misconduct or performance issues. Carry out disciplinary action when necessary.

Interpret and provide guidance to managers and employees on human resource policies and procedures to achieve consistency, compliance, and efficiency and promotes communication of HR and business initiatives including organizational changes.

Track and monitor federal and state employment law updates. Work with corporate law firm, internal legal department and CEO in finalization of Employee Handbook and state addendums.

Interface with internal and external legal counsel on employment matters including investigations, best practices, immigration, and corporate policies.

Provides instructional leadership, developing curriculum and delivery of training to employees and leaders on HR Initiatives including employment law, leadership and performance management.

Supports talent management initiatives, including onboarding and integration of new employees, assessing and providing input about talent moves and candidacy.

Cross trained to administer leave requests and accommodations that arise under FMLA/OFLA, state and local leave laws, and short-term or long-term disability plans. Provide back-up support for workers compensation, protected family leave and ADA accommodations.

Provides mentoring to junior staff on HR team, in sharing proprietary and legal knowledge.

Regularly reviews employment law legislative updates and apprises HR leadership of necessary updates.

Provides HR statistical data for internal audit requests, as well as standard reports

Provides mentoring to junior staff on HR team, in sharing proprietary and legal knowledge.

Performs other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies.

• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Education: A minimum of a B.S. degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or other related discipline is required. An advance degree is preferred. Alternatively, candidate with an additional four years of full-time working experience in a similar role in Human Resources (12 years total) may be considered in lieu of a degree. Certification as a Human Resources professional preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience as a corporate Human Resources Business Partner in the areas of employee relations, talent management, benefits admin, compensation and training are required. Must have good communication, computer, presentation and interpersonal skills as well as exceptional organizational skills and an ability to manage high volume with competing demands. Must be flexible to accept all levels and types of work assignments. Additional required experience includes:
  • Demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all departments and employees in a team-oriented corporate environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of Human Capital Management systems and state and federal human resources law.
  • Knowledge in leave management and compensation regulations also required.
  • Experience in the resolution of complex human resources issues and responding to employee questions regarding discrimination and other employee concerns.
  • Experience administering random drug testing
  • Public company experience is preferred.
• Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.

NuScale Power, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Pay and Benefits:

The target pay range for this position is $111,105 - $134,093 annually. The full pay range is $99,611 - $155,803.

At NuScale, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, full-time working experience, education and training, equity within the department.

For information on employee benefits, please visit our Careers Overview page: Employee Benefits NuScale Power