HR Business Partner

Position Summary Develops and executes organization and comprehensive business area-level HR strategies that align structure, culture and talent to business goals. Advises business area senior leadership team on the full range of HR and related business functions. Responsible for employee-related activities for the leadership team of the business area they support. Maintain knowledge of the broader population through strong connections with related HR staff. Essential Responsibilities Design and drive HR and business area strategy alignment in collaboration with HR and Business Leaders. Build relationships and work with senior leaders to clarify strategy, manage talent, create value added organizational capabilities and deliver supporting HR strategies. Serve as functional HR experts, client advocates, talent advisors, and strategic partners to their business areas. In collaboration with Centers of Excellence improves and implements: Organization design and workforce planning Performance management strategy Total Rewards strategy. Works with HR Generalists to infuse employee insights into organizational strategies. Conducts benchmarking to identify best practices and changing trends in the HR field. Devise leadership development and coaching opportunities for business area leadership team needs. Ensures the identification, assessment and development of key talent within business area. Develop, implement and assess succession pipeline strategy planning. Acts as HR Generalist for the business area leader’s direct reports. Principal Level ($97,600 - $138,600) Principal Level ($97,600-$138,600) Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. 7 years of HR experience, which includes three years consulting with leadership on human resource strategy. Extensive knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including organizational effectiveness, talent management, employee relations, performance management, total rewards and federal and state respective employment laws. Preferred Requirements SPHR/SHRM-SCP, MBA or Masters in HR, Industrial Psychology or Organizational Development or related field. Strategic Level ($112,200 - $159,400) Strategic Level ($112,200-$159,400) Minimum Requirements 10+ years of HR experience, which includes seven years consulting with leadership on human resource strategy. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Extensive knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including organizational effectiveness, talent management, employee relations, performance management, total rewards and federal and state respective employment laws. Preferred Requirements SPHR/SHRM-SCP, MBA or Masters in HR, Industrial Psychology or Organizational Development or related field. Benefits This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave. Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part. Equal Opportunity Information All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Deadline to Apply 08/17/26 Accessibility Statement Xcel Energy endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at View email address on click.appcast.io. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. EEO Information EEO is the Law ( | EEO is the Law Supplement ( | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination ( | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) ( | Employee Rights (PDF) ( #J-18808-Ljbffr