Job Summary:
Southern Company Gas is hiring an HR Business Partner I, to work directly with the Human Resources department. We are looking for an individual who is efficient, confidential and comfortable working with all levels. The ideal candidate for this job is resourceful, a good problem solver, very detail-oriented, and comfortable navigating varying state requirements while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
This role serves as a primary point of contact (POC) for several HR programs and operational processes, ensuring consistent execution while accounting for state-specific laws, regulations, and practices. The position partners closely with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs), leaders, and employees to deliver compliant, high-quality employee experience across multiple locations. The HR Business Partner (HRBP) operates with minimal supervision, exercises independent and sound judgment, and partners closely with HR leadership, Centers of Excellence (COEs), and cross-functional stakeholders to support day-to-day HR operations and initiatives.
The HRBP must demonstrate a high level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality, handling sensitive information with tact, discretion and judgment. A high degree of responsiveness and independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize and organize in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
Functional Expertise:
- Serve as an HR liaison for designated Centers of Excellence (COEs), coordinating multi-state HR activities and escalating jurisdiction-specific issues as needed.
- Formalize and standardize onboarding processes across states, partnering with HR leadership to document procedures, tools, and workflows that account for jurisdictional differences.
- Enter and maintain employee accommodations in HR systems, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with federal and applicable state laws.
- Coordinate termination processes, including preparation and distribution of state-specific and federal Department of Labor (DOL) letters and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations concerning employment, company policies that affect employment and employee discipline.
- Plans and coordinates logistics for meetings and special events (e.g., conference rooms, refreshments, audio-visual, and participant invitations) as needed
- Prepare, maintain, and submit state-specific and multi-state HR reports
- Maintain organized records to support audits, reporting requests, and compliance reviews.
- Track and manage Long-Term Disability (LTD) cases
- Maintain accurate LTD timelines and share updates with the HR Business Partner (HRBP)
- Prepare and send required correspondence to employees on LTD status
Business Acumen:
- Coordinate and facilitate New Hire Orientation for employees across multiple states, ensuring consistent delivery while incorporating state-specific onboarding and compliance requirements.
- Conduct and document exit interviews across multiple states, identifying trends and providing insights that support retention strategies at both local and enterprise levels.
- Provide coordination and project support to HR leaders, as needed
- Support project planning by providing accurate estimates and status reports and meeting deliverables
- Develop, review, and implement internal processes and ensure continuous improvement
- Act as Expense Report Subject Matter Expert (SME), supporting employees and leaders, and ensuring adherence to company policies across multiple locations.
- Provide guidance on policy interpretation, submission requirements, and issue resolution
- Review and process expense reports in accordance with company policies and timelines.
- Manage logistics, scheduling, and administrative coordination for HR meetings, programs, and initiatives.
- Serve as Facilities Point of Contact (POC) for HR-related workspace, access, and facility coordination needs across multiple locations.
- Coordinate planning, logistics, communication, and vendor support while ensuring inclusivity for employees across locations.
- Respond to employee and leader inquiries promptly, providing accurate information or routing to appropriate HR resources.
Engagement:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively engage individuals at all levels inside and outside the company
- Must communicate essential information in a timely manner and effectively use internal resources as a communication channel
- Processes confidential information and maintains strict confidentiality
- Appropriately handles sensitive information with tact and discretion
Driving Results:
- Respond to employee queries and concerns in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve results through teamwork with other managers/departments
- Update and maintain the Employee Relations SharePoint site
Qualifications:
Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Required:
- Associate in Business, Human Resources, or related field
Preferred:
- Bachelor in Business, Human Resources or related field
Related Work Experience:
Required:
- 0-3 years of experience in HR administration, HR operations, or related roles.
Preferred:
- 2–4 years of experience in HR administration, HR operations, or related roles.
- Demonstrated experience supporting employees and HR processes in a multi-state environment strongly preferred.
Skills & Competencies
Required:
- Demonstrated experience taking initiative and developing and sharing ideas and solutions
- Ability to develop intermediate level presentations
- Good time management, judgment and discretionary skills.
- Working knowledge of multi-state HR compliance, including onboarding, benefits, leave, and termination considerations.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities across locations and time zones.
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging to varied audiences.
- High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive employee information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint); HRIS experience preferred.
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive with a continuous-improvement mindset.
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 19462
Job Category: Human Resources
Job Schedule: Full time
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