Director, People and Business Partnerships

Xcel Energy

. Serve as the senior Human Resources leader for an assigned business portfolio .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in shaping and leading workforce strategy, integrating people strategy with business objectives, and driving organizational effectiveness. Proven ability to coach senior leaders, build high-performing HR teams, and leverage workforce data for strategic decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Workforce Strategy DevelopmentOrganizational EffectivenessTalent Strategy LeadershipSenior HR CertificationExperience in Regulated Enterprises

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Hard Skills

Workforce PlanningOrganizational DesignSuccession PlanningWorkforce TransformationData AnalysisChange ManagementTalent ReviewsLeadership CoachingStrategic Decision-MakingPerformance Measurement

Soft Skills

Influencing Executive LeadersCoachingCollaborationCommunicationStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Workforce AnalyticsHR OperationsCenters of Excellence

Certifications & Qualifications

SPHRSHRM-SCPMBA

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesBusiness PartnershipUtility SectorIndustrial SectorUnionized Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the senior Human Resources leader for an assigned business portfolio
Shape and lead portfolio workforce strategy, including long-term workforce planning, organizational design, succession, and required capabilities
Lead workforce transformation related to technology, AI, automation, workforce expectations, and business growth
Advise portfolio executives and leadership teams on workforce, organizational, talent, and leadership matters
Integrate people strategy with business strategy and anticipate workforce risks and opportunities
Coach senior leaders on leadership effectiveness, organization health, talent decisions, and change implications
Lead, align, coach, and develop the embedded HR Business Partner team
Set portfolio priorities, clarify roles and decision rights, establish partnership standards, and ensure high-quality outcomes
Build strategic capability, succession depth, and an internal pipeline for future HR leadership roles
Partner with Centers of Excellence, HR Operations, and Workforce Analytics on scalable portfolio solutions
Use workforce and organizational data to identify risks, assess capability needs, model future workforce scenarios, and inform strategic decisions
Lead critical talent and leadership pipelines, including succession, talent reviews, and readiness for priority roles
Represent the portfolio in enterprise talent forums and decisions
Translate enterprise talent priorities into business action and strengthen talent practices across the company

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
10+ years of progressive, senior experience in Human Resources business partnership, workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, or related
Demonstrated ability to shape workforce strategy, influence executive leaders, lead strategic workforce initiatives, and develop high-performing HR teams
Track record building organizational capability and driving measurable business outcomes
Advanced degree (MBA or related) preferred
Experience in a large, regulated, or unionized enterprise; utility or industrial sector preferred
Senior HR certification (SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent) preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Program
Long Term Incentive
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave
Hybrid work model supporting collaboration and flexibility