Company Summary Statement As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today. Overview Under general supervision serves as a business partner and enabler of HR functions to assigned client group. The position is responsible for moderately complex HR activities and a broad range of human resources services in support of business objectives and human resources initiatives. These services include: staffing, employee and labor relations, organizational effectiveness, talent management, compensation and benefits, and training and development. Works with regular guidance using knowledge of HR operations, policies and procedures. Responsibilities + Builds relationships with managers/supervisors in client group to better understand the business and to facilitate the involvement of human resources in the decision making process. Assists in providing counsel that will ultimately improve the hiring, retention and development of staff. Using HR policies and corporate goals and values identifies and recommends solutions to problems and issues in the business setting. + Assists other senior HR professionals who consult with business line leadership on issues of talent acquisition and retention. Assists in the management and coordination of staffing efforts, internal and external recruitment strategies and effective recruitment strategies and techniques. + Begins to formulate responses to employee relations and labor relations issues including assists in coaching employees and managers on performance management and execution of performance improvement plans. + Assists in the Annual Performance Appraisal/Salary Planning process and the facilitation of the annual administration process. Assists more senior HR professionals in guiding client group leadership to develop job descriptions for open positions or position re-evaluations. + Assists in the coordination of Benefits Open Enrollment and provides the necessary support to the roll-out of all benefit programs and related communications. + Supports other senior HR generalists working with client group leaderships in the identification of training needs, staff development opportunities, and labor relations functions. + Builds knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action (AA) and diversity programs to be able to direct client groups to ensure that the client is in compliance with all federal and state regulations that affect employment practices. Assists client groups in championing PPL's core values and vision and Diversity Program initiatives. + Provides feedback to more senior HR generalists on the business unit needs and priorities to assist with improving process and/or programs. Analyzes information and reports to assess effectiveness of HR practices and actions. Looks for process improvement initiatives that will yield better and more effective results. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Complies with all policies and standards. Qualifications **Basic Qualifications:** + Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience or Associates degree and 4 years of experience + Effective knowledge of the human resource functions including: Compensation and Benefits, Labor Relations, Staffing and Training and Development. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Two years of HR generalist experience + SPHR or PHR certification + Effective verbal and written communication skills + Strong client-service orientation, ability to work well with individuals on all levels of the organization + Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and databases **Basic Qualifications:** + Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience or Associates degree and 4 years of experience + Effective knowledge of the human resource functions including: Compensation and Benefits, Labor Relations, Staffing and Training and Development. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Two years of HR generalist experience + SPHR or PHR certification + Effective verbal and written communication skills + Strong client-service orientation, ability to work well with individuals on all levels of the organization + Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and databases + Builds relationships with managers/supervisors in client group to better understand the business and to facilitate the involvement of human resources in the decision making process. Assists in providing counsel that will ultimately improve the hiring, retention and development of staff. Using HR policies and corporate goals and values identifies and recommends solutions to problems and issues in the business setting. + Assists other senior HR professionals who consult with business line leadership on issues of talent acquisition and retention. Assists in the management and coordination of staffing efforts, internal and external recruitment strategies and effective recruitment strategies and techniques. + Begins to formulate responses to employee relations and labor relations issues including assists in coaching employees and managers on performance management and execution of performance improvement plans. + Assists in the Annual Performance Appraisal/Salary Planning process and the facilitation of the annual administration process. Assists more senior HR professionals in guiding client group leadership to develop job descriptions for open positions or position re-evaluations. + Assists in the coordination of Benefits Open Enrollment and provides the necessary support to the roll-out of all benefit programs and related communications. + Supports other senior HR generalists working with client group leaderships in the identification of training needs, staff development opportunities, and labor relations functions. + Builds knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action (AA) and diversity programs to be able to direct client groups to ensure that the client is in compliance with all federal and state regulations that affect employment practices. Assists client groups in championing PPL's core values and vision and Diversity Program initiatives. + Provides feedback to more senior HR generalists on the business unit needs and priorities to assist with improving process and/or programs. Analyzes information and reports to assess effectiveness of HR practices and actions. Looks for process improvement initiatives that will yield better and more effective results. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Complies with all policies and standards. Remote Work The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers. Equal Employment Opportunity Our company 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, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.