Human Resources Generalist

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we're all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers' lives easier-helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.

We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

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Job Summary: 

The Human Resource Generalist will support NRG's Services business and the Airtron team. This position provides HR support to management and employees in the following areas: HR policy, benefits, compensation, employee relations, recruiting support, and onboarding, as well as subject matter expertise relative to administrative, transactional processes, and data integrity. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Builds effective relationships with leaders, managers and employees to provide seamless HR support.
• Serves as an advocate and business partner by providing coaching and guidance to management and employees regarding policies, procedures and programs. 
• Facilitates and improves the recruiting process by providing assistance with job descriptions, compensation analysis, approvals, and onboarding.
• Supports compensation program administration by preparing incentive plans and non-solicit/non-compete agreements.
• Performs audits of employee data to ensure data integrity
• Coordinates and supports leave management for the Airtron business
• Acts as liaison for the business and learning development and training resources
• Provides positive customer service by responding to employees and managers on HR- related questions. 
• Promotes employee and manager self-service with available systems and procedures.
• Identifies opportunities, takes initiative to continuously improve the effectiveness of current HR/business processes and practices.
• Manages and implements special projects as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Open office environment.
• Hybrid schedule 3 days in the office
• Some overtime required as special projects arise.
• Minimal Travel- day travel to other locations, occasional overnight travel to other offices as needed

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma, 5 years in HR of HR experience in a generalist / specialist function in a fast-paced, dynamic organization.

OR

• Bachelor's in Human Resources and 1 year of HR experience in a generalist / specialist function in a fast-paced, dynamic organization.

OR 

• Currently pursuing or have a Master's degree in HR.  
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Solid Microsoft Office skills to include Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.
• Recent experience supporting field-based or remote teams
• HR experience supporting skilled trades, construction, hospitality, or consumer services
• Experience working within an HRMS, SuccessFactors.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess effective communication and presentation skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exhibition of high ethical standards
• Ability to solve complex and sometimes ambiguous problems and able to provide options or recommendations to client group.
• Ability to set priorities and to respond to changing demands from multiple sources on short notice.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member; strong teamwork and collaboration skills, customer-service mindset.
• Ability to work with all levels of the company, from front-line employees to senior leadership.  Demonstrated ability to influence others.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in an open office environment (sitting, walking, standing meetings, typing).

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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