About the position

Join us in building a better future for Arizona! SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona. Why Work at SRP At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power. SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits: Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee) 401(k) plan with employer matching Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave) Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility) Short and long-term disability plans Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking Summary Assists the Chief Human Resources Executive/Associate General Manager (CHRE/AGM) and department leaders in coordination of departmental functions, preparation of budgets; monitoring the progress on Human Resource (HR) initiatives; and the conduct of special studies and assignments. Handles details of a confidential and sensitive nature. Requires broad knowledge of corporate operations and policy, and a high-level of experience, discretion and technical skill. Usually operates with great latitude for independent judgement and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and discretion while supporting AGM
• Provides effective cross-organizational teamwork, collaboration, communication and alignment across the HR function as guided by AGM
• Makes high-level contacts of a complex and confidential nature both inside and outside the company.
• Exercises independent judgment in actions regarding company matters.
• Assists the CHRE/AGM and leaders with development, communication and implementation of corporate strategic objectives, and HR strategic plans.
• Performs special projects and provides project management support as requested.
• Designs agenda, secures speakers, assists with content development, and facilitates HR Leadership, Expanded Leadership, and HR All-hands meetings.
• Collaborates with outside vendors to design and assist in facilitating annual HR Strategy Session.
• Collects and prepares information for CHRE/AGM’s use in discussions and meetings.
• Assists the CHRE/AGM in all aspects of board of directors, GM Staff, Council and Committee meetings.
• Develops presentations for the CHRE/AGM.
• Records meeting minutes which may contain sensitive information.
• In collaboration with HR Leaders, establishes annual HR budget and works closely with Financial Planning to input budget into the enterprise-wide system.
• Creates monthly budget reports for each CHRE/AGM direct report and meets monthly to track spending and prepare for monthly variance reporting.
• Acts as budget liaison to Financial Planning to finalize variance reports for HR on a monthly and year-end basis.
• Monthly and year-end presentations to CHRE/AGM on budget actuals/variances.
• Responsible for the management of HR TO’s, bids and job evaluation requests and advises on priority, compliance with policy and internal compatibility.
• Takes lead on project managing management team initiatives, i.e., engagement action plans.
• Outstanding problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to challenges
• Assists HCRE/AGM in managing tasks and priorities.
• Conducts research and analyzes data to inform executive decision making.
• Implements executive directions and follows up on outcomes.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize large amounts of information from multiple sources to draw conclusions
• Excellent collaboration and project management skills
• Outstanding problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to challenges
• Exceptional attention to detail
• A minimum of five years of related experience is required (if no degree, nine years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling nine years).
• A bachelor's degree relevant to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• SAP experience is a plus
• Strong financial acumen and excel skills

Benefits

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking