Human Resources Business Partner (Nuclear)
At a glance
Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at Xcelenergy. Welch · full-time · $84,900–$120,566 base.
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What you'll do
- Shape HR plans with business leaders so workforce structure, talent and culture support their goals
- Advise leaders on talent needs and build the organizational capabilities their plans require
- Work with HR specialists to improve organization design, workforce planning, performance and total rewards
- Create leadership coaching and development opportunities, then assess key talent and succession pipelines
- Handle HR matters for the business area's leader and direct reports
What you bring
- At least four years in HR, including two years advising leaders on HR strategy
- A bachelor's degree in HR or a related area, or an equivalent mix of education and experience
- Broad knowledge across organizational effectiveness, talent, employee relations, performance, rewards and employment law
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits an HR partner who can advise leaders and manage both strategic workforce work and generalist support. The position is based in Welch, and many roles work on-site Tuesday through Thursday, though expectations vary by role, team and business needs.
From the employer
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.
Position Summary
Develops and executes organization and business area-level HR strategies that align structure, culture and talent to business goals. Advises business area leadership 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
Drive HR and business area strategy alignment in collaboration with HR and Business Leaders. Build relationships and work with 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 HR Centers of Excellence improves and implements: Organization design & workforce planning Performance management strategy Total Rewards strategy
Works with HR Generalists to infuse employee insights into organizational strategies.
Devise leadership development and coaching opportunities for business area leadership team needs.
Ensures the identification, assessment & 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.
Minimum Requirements
Four years of HR experience, which includes two years consulting with leaders on human resource strategy.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Significant 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.
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
Our Values
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
Our Employee Commitments
- Work that makes a difference
- A team you can count of
- Opportunities to grow
- Rewards that help you thrive
Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $84,900.00 to $120,566.66 per year
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending 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.
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Deadline to Apply: 10/20/26
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