Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

At Talen Energy, we don’t just keep the lights on — we power possibilities. As we deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to communities, we rely on the strength of our people and the culture that connects us. Right now, we’re looking for a driven, collaborative, and strategic Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr HRBP) to join our HR team at the Susquehanna nuclear power plant near Berwick, PA.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, highly regulated, and purpose-driven environment where your work directly impacts people, operations, and business outcomes — this is your next great opportunity.

The Senior HR Business Partner will work closely with leadership across the Susquehanna site to align talent strategies with business objectives, drive operational excellence, and build a culture of high performance. This role is a hands-on, strategic partner role — responsible for providing a full range of HR services including labor and employee relations, organizational development, performance management, compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, and leadership coaching.

You won’t just advise — you’ll help shape the direction, success, and future of both your client groups and the station as a whole.

How You’ll Power the Future

At Talen Energy, your work fuels progress. In this role, you’ll do more than contribute you’ll drive meaningful change by:

Partner with business leaders to optimize talent, organization structure, processes, and culture in alignment with business goals.

Provide high-level employee and labor relations counsel, including contract interpretation, grievance handling, and investigations.

Collaborate with HR colleagues to deliver consistent, high-quality services across the organization.

Coach and support leaders on performance management, talent development, and employee engagement strategies.

Facilitate and implement HR initiatives to support both immediate operational needs and long-term strategic goals.

Drive recruitment strategies and workforce planning in alignment with business and talent priorities.

Use HR metrics and reporting to inform decision-making and business insights.

Lead or participate in cross-functional projects to improve HR processes and operational effectiveness.

Mentor and develop junior HR team members and step in for the Sr HR Manager as needed.

Support employee satisfaction initiatives and drive a positive, inclusive, high-performing work environment.

What You Have

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR or a related discipline

8+ years progressive HR experience

Strong experience in labor and employee relations, including contract administration and grievance processes

Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to a nuclear facility

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong business acumen and organizational insight

Proven ability to build trust and influence across all levels of the organization

Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills

Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation communication skills

Demonstrated experience in organizational development, leadership coaching, performance management, and talent acquisition

Solid understanding of Federal and State employment laws and regulations

Strong project management, negotiation, and change management capabilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure in a highly regulated environment

HR experience in manufacturing, power generation, or union environments highly preferred

Why Talen Energy?

Power the Future

Talen Energy is one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. We operate power plants that use diverse fuel sources in the most attractive wholesale power markets and sell energy to wholesale and retail customers in selected competitive markets. Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. We generate energy for a brighter tomorrow.

Collaboration

Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace.

Talen Energy offers an exceptional benefits program to its employees. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision, prescription plans, life insurance, and disability insurance.  In addition, employees are eligible to participate in Talen Energy’s 401(k) plan.  Talen Energy also provides competitive vacation and sick time to its employees.

Talen Energy is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.

If you need assistance with the application process, please email us at Talenenergyrecruitment@talenenergy.com

Please be aware that Talen Energy requires extensive Nuclear Power Plant background security clearance.

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