Avangrid

Senior People Business Partner

Portland, ME

full_time

About This Job

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $114,332 to $142,916

As the Senior People Business Partner (PBP), you will play a critical role in aligning HR strategy with business goals, providing strategic HR guidance and support to leadership. You will deliver tailored HR solutions, leveraging resources and building strong partnerships across the organization.

Key attributes to achieve this include advanced stakeholder management, project management and strong communication abilities to influence and enhance the employee experience.

In this role, you will report directly to the Senior Director - People Business Partner, ensuring alignment with the overall HR strategy.

Duties/Responsibilities

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Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.

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Assists in the strategic implementation and execution of workforce planning, talent management initiatives, organizational development, and business transformation processes.

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Supports the execution of workforce planning, talent planning, and workforce development strategies.

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Drives the successful execution of organizational changes related to talent and structural updates.

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Synthetizes data and insights to deliver actionable recommendations and support continuous improvement.

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Proactively identifies and educates others on emerging trends and relevant insights from HR and business functions to support strategic development and workplace initiatives.

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Leads HR projects and company-wide initiatives focusing on process efficiency and effectiveness.

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Collaborates with business leadership and Talent Acquisition teams to support the execution of talent acquisition and onboarding strategies.

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Oversees and supports strategic initiatives in headcount planning, compensation, and recruitment processes in alignment with HR models.

Education/Experience REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of five years relevant experience, with at least three (3) years in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role.

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Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end HR projects and large-scale initiatives.

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Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state- respective employment laws.

Skills/Abilities

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Proven stakeholder engagement skills and experience in cross-functional environments.

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High-level analytical and problem-solving skills – capable of synthesizing data to inform HR strategic decisions.

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Goal orientation and ability to follow through despite competing priorities.

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Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

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Ability to self-manage and drive for improvement.

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Flexibility and adaptiveness, especially under pressure.

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Strong knowledge of federal and state employment regulations and ability to interpret policies accordingly.

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Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, job structure, and compensation frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

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PHR, SPHR, or related certification

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Experience in an HR Center of Excellence (CoE) environment ( e.g., Talent Management, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Total Rewards)

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Experience within a global organization is preferred.

Benefits

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Award winning student loan debt repayment program

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12% 401(k) Match

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Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

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Comprehensive benefits - including medical, dental, vision and variety of well-being programs

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Tuition Assistance

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Opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and internal mobility

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Supportive and inclusive work environment

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Generous PTO policy

Company

CENTRAL MAINE POWER CO

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com.

Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.

Job Posting End Date

June-14-2025

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