Senior Human Resources Business Partner Manager

Human Resource Business Partner Senior Manager Location: Portland, OR, US Position Type: Regular FT, Exempt, Hybrid schedule available for Oregon & Washington residents. Role Overview The HR Business Partner Senior Manager serves as the strategic HR leader for a multi‑state, regulated utility organization, providing enterprise‑level partnership to senior and executive leadership while overseeing a team of HR Business Partners. This role is accountable for aligning people strategies with business priorities, ensuring consistent and effective HR delivery across diverse geographies within a safety‑sensitive and highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities Serve as the strategic HR advisor to senior and executive leaders, translating business priorities into integrated HR strategies and solutions Lead, develop, and mentor a team of HR Business Partners, ensuring consistent execution of HR practices and strengthening capability across the team Provide leadership oversight for complex and sensitive employee relations matters, including investigations, by overseeing the Labor Relations & Workplace Investigations Manager and partnering with Compliance, Legal, and Labor Relations to assess risk and determine appropriate resolution strategies Act as the primary connector between the business and HR Centers of Excellence (COEs), ensuring alignment between enterprise programs and business needs Partner with COEs to deliver key initiatives, including workforce planning, succession planning, leadership development, organizational design, and change management efforts Ensure consistent interpretation and application of policies, programs, and practices across multiple states, balancing enterprise standards with local, regulatory, and operational considerations Influence and support business leaders through organizational change, including restructuring, transformation initiatives, and evolving workforce needs Identify and elevate enterprise‑level people risks, trends, and opportunities to HR leadership, contributing to continuous improvement of HR strategy and service delivery Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certification preferred 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience supporting senior leaders in complex organizational environments Prior leadership experience managing HR Business Partners or comparable HR functions Demonstrated experience supporting multi‑state or geographically dispersed workforces, preferably in a regulated or operationally intensive industry Strong judgment and ability to navigate ambiguity, balance competing priorities, and influence leadership decisions AWI certification required or must obtain within 18 months if not already certified Physical Requirements & Working Conditions The position operates in a professional office environment with a hybrid work schedule. Employees are expected to work onsite at a designated company location a minimum of three (3) days per week, with the remaining work performed remotely, subject to business needs and manager direction. Work is primarily sedentary and involves extended periods of sitting, working at a computer, and using standard office equipment such as keyboards, monitors, and telephones.

Occasional standing, walking, and lifting of light materials (typically up to 15 pounds) may be required. The role requires the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to participate in virtual and in‑person meetings. Work is generally performed during standard business hours; however, occasional schedule flexibility may be required to meet business needs, support projects, or collaborate across time zones.

Compensation and Benefits Base salary range: $135,550.00 - $200,500.00 per year, depending on qualifications Annual Target Incentive: 15% target Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution Free access to an online wellness resources platform Up to 23 vacation days 80 hours of sick time 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays 3 weeks paid parental leave Exercise facility and secure bike room Meaningful annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary Competitive 401K company contribution and match 15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program Up to $5,250 a year in tuition reimbursement Wellness incentive program 20% off natural gas service Up to 30% discount at NW Natural Appliance Center TriMet Pass for all HQ employees Generous discounts with Verizon & AT&T Wireless Equal Employment Opportunity NW Natural is a proud equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace our candidates’ diversity and take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic information, and all other legally protected characteristics. We forbid discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on any protected status or characteristic.

NW Natural performs background checks and adheres to Federal Drug Free Workplace regulations. We participate in E‑Verify for FTR eligibility verification. Individuals hired will have their Form I‑9 information submitted to E‑Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr