Manager, Human Resources Business Partner
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW).com
128k - 159k USD/year
Office
TN
Full Time
Description
- The Manager, Human Resource Business Partner will ensure the development
- and implementation of fair and compliant employee relations practices across
- the organization and provides strategic support through the HRBPs to meet
- business objectives, oversee employee services programs, policies, and
- investigations while fostering a positive, respectful, and high-performing
- workplace culture. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Develop and implement employee
- services strategies that align with organizational goals, ensuring a productive
- and respectful workplace. Act as a trusted advisor to senior HR leadership and
- department heads on employee relations matters, providing strategic input and
- guidance. Establish and monitor KPIs to measure the effectiveness of employee
- relations programs, making data-driven recommendations for improvement.
- Lead, support, and mentor the HRBP team to deliver tailored HR solutions that
- align with departmental and organizational objectives. Collaborate with HRBPs
- to understand and address business unit needs, guiding them in areas such as
- workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, and organizational
- development. Provide the HRBP team with resources, support, and development
- opportunities to enhance their capabilities as strategic business partners. Lead
- the creation, revision, and implementation of company policies, ensuring they
- are aligned with organizational goals and legal compliance. Develop, review, and
- update HR policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with
- federal, state, and local regulations. Collaborate with HR leadership and HRBPs
- to interpret and communicate policies consistently across the organization,
- supporting a clear understanding among employees and managers. Ensure that
- employee relations policies and procedures are well-documented, up to date,
- and accessible to all employees. Work closely with senior leadership to identify
- areas for policy improvement and proactively recommend updates based on
- evolving business needs or legal requirements. Develop and conduct training
- programs for managers, employees, and HRBPs on employee relations and HR
- topics, including conflict resolution, workplace behavior, and compliance. Partner
- with HR leadership to provide targeted development programs that equip leaders
- and HRBPs with skills to handle employee relations matters effectively. Perform
- other duties as directed.
Qualifications
LICENSES AND
CERTIFICATIONS
HR Certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) preferred.
A valid driver's license from state of residence is required.
EDUCATION bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology,
or a related field is required. Master's Degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE Six (6) years of progressive experience in Employee Relations or Human
Resources with at two (2) years in a supervisory role (ideally in overseeing an
HRBP team) is required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Must successfully complete NIMS Training within one (1) year of entering the
job. Must have an occupationally significant combination of: knowledge of
employment laws, regulatory requirements, and HR best practices; proven ability
to conduct complex investigations, make fair assessments, and deliver sound
recommendations; excellent leadership and people management skills with the
ability to inspire, mentor, and develop a team, exceptional communication and
interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport at all levels of the
organization; proficiency in HRIS, case management systems, and Microsoft
Office Suite. Physical Demands: Works in office under good conditions. Flexible
work environment; subject to normal office conditions. Subject to occasionally
lifting up to 20 pounds.
THIS LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE
SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY.
Primary Location
: USA-TN-MemphisWork Locations
: AB01 David F Hansen Admin Bldg 220 South Main Street Memphis 38101-0430Job
: Human ResourcesOrganization
: 0404100 Human Resources Business PartnersJob Posting
: Oct 9, 2025, 6:58:06 PMMinimum Salary
: 127,545.60Midpoint Salary: 159,411.20Manager, Human Resources Business Partner
Office
TN
Full Time
128k - 159k USD/year
October 10, 2025

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