Sr. Manager, Human Resources / HR Business Partner
Public global power company that owns and operates electricity generation, regulated utilities, LNG infrastructure, renewable energy, and battery-storage assets.
About The AES Corporation
AES develops, constructs, and operates power-generation and distribution businesses, supplying affordable and sustainable power. Its portfolio includes solar, hydro, wind, natural gas, coal, battery storage, utilities, and LNG infrastructure.
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About the Role
You will serve as HR Business Partner for Puerto Rico as part of the business leadership team, delivering HR strategies and programs. You will guide recruitment, employee relations, benefits, performance and development processes, lead engagement initiatives, drive change, and travel weekly between the San Juan office and the Guayama plant.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, MBA preferred
- 7+ years in Human Resources
- Experience developing and implementing HR programs
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint and Excel
- Strong business acumen
- Change management capabilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Energy industry experience preferred
- Workday experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Guide recruitment, selection, onboarding and contingent workforce processes
- Manage employee lifecycle activities including employee relations, disciplinary processes and terminations
- Support employees and leaders on HR matters in line with policies and labor requirements
- Oversee local benefits, wellness and work-life balance programs
- Partner with leaders on performance management and development
- Review supervisory structures to support organizational effectiveness
- Act as a change agent for corporate and local initiatives
- Lead employee engagement, culture, GPTW, internal communications and events
- Partner with labor counsel, government entities and Shared Services
- Maintain HR documentation and compliance
- Ensure compliance with AES Asset Management System and ISO 55001
- Travel weekly between San Juan office and Guayama plant