Principal HR Planning and Enablement Consultant

Xcel Energy

. Own the integrated HR+ES portfolio and planning process .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $112,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, portfolio management, and cross-functional integration within HR and enterprise environments. Capable of translating complex strategies into actionable plans while maintaining governance and stakeholder alignment.

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Strategic PlanningPortfolio ManagementCross-Functional IntegrationExecutive CommunicationGovernance Standards

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Hard Skills

HR StrategyOrganizational EffectivenessProgram ManagementBusiness OperationsTransformationChange ManagementDecision MakingRisk ManagementStakeholder ManagementGovernance

Soft Skills

FacilitationJudgmentCommunicationManaging AmbiguityPrioritization

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management CredentialProgram Management CredentialChange Management CredentialContinuous Improvement Credential

Industry Keywords

HRBPExecutive SupportConsultingLarge OrganizationRegulated Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the integrated HR+ES portfolio and planning process
Connect enterprise and workforce priorities to the broader People Strategy
Consolidate priorities and roadmaps across HRBPs, Centers of Excellence, HR Operations/Shared Services, and other functions
Identify conflicts, dependencies, gaps, and resource collisions to support sequencing and trade-off decisions
Maintain an integrated view of progress, risks, outcomes, and decisions
Establish governance, standards, and decision routines for cross-functional HR initiatives
Surface dependencies, risks, capacity constraints, and trade-offs for portfolio decisions
Clarify ownership, decision rights, and escalation paths
Lead the HR+ES leadership operating rhythm, including strategy sessions, Monthly Operating Reviews, quarterly business reviews, and priority-setting forums
Develop executive-ready recommendations and materials
Track decisions, commitments, and actions through completion
Serve as a strategic integrator across HRBPs, Centers of Excellence, Shared Services, Finance, Communications, Technology, and enterprise partners
Align implementation approaches and coordinate work across functions
Identify and remove barriers causing duplication, unnecessary complexity, or inconsistent execution
Lead governance and cross-functional integration for selected HR+ES priorities
Connect organization design and effectiveness priorities to the integrated HR+ES portfolio
Align participating HR functions, sequence work, and engage capability owners
Maintain leadership visibility to dependencies, risks, resources, commitments, and implementation readiness
Create concise executive narratives, presentations, and leadership communications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Effectiveness, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
At least 7 years of related experience in HR, strategic planning, portfolio or program management, business operations, consulting, organizational effectiveness, or executive support
Demonstrated success translating strategy into integrated plans, priorities, governance, and measurable outcomes
Experience advising senior leaders and leading work across multiple functions without direct authority
Strong business acumen, judgment, facilitation, and written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage ambiguity, competing priorities, dependencies, and complex stakeholder environments
Experience in a large, complex, or regulated organization
HRBP, HR strategy, chief of staff, organization effectiveness, transformation, or management consulting experience
Experience leading enterprise planning, portfolio governance, executive forums, or cross-functional transformation programs
Advanced degree or relevant project, program, change, or continuous-improvement credential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Program
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
Opportunities to grow and expand skills
Rewards and recognition