Southern Company Services is seeking a strategic, highly credible Human Resources Business Partner to support the Human Resources organization as a trusted advisor to leaders and teams. This role serves as an internal management consultant, partnering closely with senior leaders to translate business priorities into people strategies that strengthen organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, workforce planning, talent outcomes, and employee experience. The successful candidate will bring strong business acumen, sound judgment, and a consultative approach to delivering practical, high-impact HR solutions in a dynamic environment. Some overnight travel is required. The position is located in downtown Atlanta, GA.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with leaders to understand business priorities, organizational dynamics, and talent needs, and translate them into people strategies and actions that support business outcomes.
- Lead the execution of enterprise and function-specific HR priorities in ways that strengthen leadership effectiveness, team performance, and the overall employee experience.
- Provide strategic consultation on workforce planning, organizational design, talent movement, leadership effectiveness, and change management to address evolving business needs.
- Coach and influence leaders on team effectiveness, performance, development, engagement, and accountability in alignment with Southern Company values and expectations.
- Use data, trends, and organizational insight to identify risks, uncover opportunities, and recommend solutions that improve capability, retention, and organizational performance.
- Partner closely with HR Centers of Expertise, including Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and Inclusion, to deliver integrated solutions and high-quality HR support that advance business goals.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education and Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred.
- Professional certifications such as PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
Experience:
- 8 years of progressive HR experience, including substantial experience in an HR business partner, HR generalist, or other advisory role supporting leaders and employees in a complex organization.
- Demonstrated success providing proactive, strategic consultation across core HR disciplines such as organizational effectiveness, talent management, employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and change leadership.
- Experience supporting corporate, professional, shared services, or highly matrixed client groups is preferred; experience partnering with HR or other corporate functions is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Broad and current knowledge of major HR disciplines, including performance management, leadership development, succession and development planning, compensation, employee relations, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and change management.
- Strong consulting, influence, and relationship-management skills, with the ability to build credibility and partner effectively with senior leaders, managers, and HR colleagues.
- Strong analytical capability and comfort using workforce data, trends, and organizational insight to inform recommendations and support sound decision-making.
- Ability to connect people strategies to business plans and develop practical solutions in areas such as organizational design, talent planning, leader effectiveness, and change adoption.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and comfort learning and using HR systems, dashboards, and reporting tools.
- Demonstrated ability to coach, influence, and challenge leaders in ways that build trust, accountability, and strong organizational performance.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, work through ambiguity, and deliver high-quality support in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Sound judgment and the ability to provide objective, thoughtful, and practical guidance on complex or sensitive matters.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
- Ability to lead and influence change by helping leaders and teams navigate transitions with clarity, confidence, and a focus on business and people outcomes.
- Ability to build strong partnerships with leaders and HR stakeholders and tailor support to the needs of a sophisticated internal client group.
- Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across a range of audiences.
- Self-directed, collaborative, and dependable, with a high level of initiative and the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a broader HR team.
- Strong execution focuses and commitment to delivering high-quality, business-relevant results.
- Working knowledge of employment practices, HR policies, and regulatory considerations, with the ability to provide practical guidance in support of compliant people practices.
- Ability to demonstrate behaviors consistent with the company culture – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
- Ability to work in-office a minimum of 4 days per week and travel up to 25% as business needs require.
About Southern Company
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: 19552
Job Category: Human Resources
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services
