Lead HR Business Partner (Nuclear)

Job Summary

Lead HR Business Partner (Nuclear) – advanced to mastery level position that supports alignment of business objectives with employees and management in designated business units at Entergy’s Arkansas Nuclear One (ANO) Power Facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate and lead discussions on prioritized people and talent programs within business units.
• Consult and mediate with employees and leaders up to VP/GM level, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Identify and communicate trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group, recommend actions, and lead solutions to drive desired outcomes.
• Tell the story clearly and concisely with data, tailoring message to audience.
• Conduct organizational assessments, identify root causes of performance gaps, design solutions aligned with business strategy, build capacity, and measure impact of development initiatives.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of labor relations and compliance requirements to reduce legal risks; partner with legal department as needed.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership coaching and guidance, including coaching, counseling, and career development.
• Partner with leaders to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Translate and navigate HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Deliver consultative support on talent and culture initiatives; compose clear, concise, empathetic messages for sensitive or challenging information.
• Identify training and coaching needs using data and insights.
• Lead and implement change management initiatives with business.
• Act as liaison to develop actions between business and Centers of Excellence, optimizing program impact.
• Develop and facilitate presentations and proposals, leveraging data related to HR and people programs.
• Build strong relationships, navigate challenging situations with empathy and composure, and influence improvement strategies to enhance employee experience.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent work experience (preferred).

Minimum Experience

• Five (5) + years of HR or related experience with a degree, or seven (7) + years without a degree.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Advanced to mastery proficiency in HR professional capabilities, business and financial acumen, change management, communication and stakeholder engagement, compliance, project management, strategic alignment, data interpretation, organizational development, talent management, and technology/AI applications.

EEO Statement

Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or protected veteran status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, and training. Entergy explicitly prohibits unlawful employee harassment based on protected characteristics. Improper interference with employees’ expected job duties is not tolerated.

Accessibility

Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests may be made orally or in writing. Individuals with a disability who need accommodation in the recruiting process should provide name, contact number, accommodation requested, and requisition number. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

Additional Responsibilities

Employees may be required to work additional hours, alternate locations, and/or perform duties related to storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations. Exempt employees may not receive overtime for such duties.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

Entergy will not discriminate against employees or applicants regarding pay inquiries. Employees who have partial access to compensation information may not disclose pay to individuals without such access, except in formally requested or legally required circumstances.

Working Conditions

Employees may need to work additional hours, alternate locations, or perform additional duties related to storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations. Exempt employees may not receive overtime for these duties.