IT Human Resources Manager

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. 

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. 

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary:

CenterPoint Energy’s Business Solutions group is seeking an experienced IT Manager to join the IT Human Resources (HR) team.  The IT HR team is responsible for all aspects of solution design, development, configuration and support of SAP Payroll, SAP HR, and other HR solutions utilized by employees of the company. 

The IT HR Manager role is perfect for a driven, team oriented product/project professional who will be responsible for end to end product/project and support management, driving deliverables and milestones, as well as closely partnering with multiple business units.  The Manager will provide strategic management support to an experienced IT team and consultative guidance to Corporate (including HR and Payroll)/Business process leaders.  This role will give an opportunity to manage a technical/functional team to solve problems that may arise in the couse of business, add value in delivering solutions, and apply innovative thoughts to improving IT and business processes.  This role is located in our Houston, Texas office, where we offer a hybrid work environment.

Essential Functions:

Support and Product/Solution Delivery

• Responsible for day to day management of a technical/functional team to design solutions and provide support of SAP HR application and other HR applications, including Success Factors.

• Engage IT and business team members for process design improvements, data integrity, security, and compliance. 

• Serve as the IT Project Lead when any system implementations or upgrades occur.  Effectively plan, organize, and direct the completion of projects while managing risks and issues to minimize scope, budget, resource, and schedule impacts.

• Communicate product/project strategy, updates, escalation of risks/issues to multiple levels of management, including executive leadership teams across the organization.

• Demonstrated ability to apply agile and project management principles to effectively manage, and hold team members accountable to execute on priorities.

• Proactively analyze business opportunities and technical processes to streamline, automate, and improve current systems, reporting functionality, or ease of use.

• Ensure successful operations of internal and external data feeds to various business partners.

• Stay on top of current trends and technologies influencing the HR and Payroll functions.

Customer Focus

• Proactively build strong, trusted working relationships with Corporate (HR, Payroll,other)/Business functional leaders, and other Business and Technology partners to drive alignment, project/product delivery, and operations support.

• Consult with HR stakeholders to elicit and document business requirements, and work with various IT teams bring the best business solutions to the HR community.

• Consult with Payroll stakeholders to elicit and document business requirements, and work with various IT teams bring the best business solutions to the Payroll community.

• Partner and coordinate with various 3rd party vendors to resolve client issues.

• Collaborate with architecture and application teams to evaluate solution options, obtain stakeholder alignment, and recommend prioritization of solutions; includes understanding business drivers and justification, requirements gathering, effort estimation, resource planning, and budget planning.

Financial, Resource, and Administrative

• Prepares and manages budgets and monthly forecasts to ensure spending is according to plan and any variances can be explained.

• Conduct performance appraisals and perform salary administration.

• Contribute to and enforce technology policies and processes.

• Ensure compliance with IT Sarbanes-Oxley controls and procedures.

• Ability to mentor, motivate, coach, and facilitate diversity and provide feedback for team members.

• Performs all aspects of work with a high degree of effectiveness, efficiency and accuracy. 

Basic Qualifications:

Education: 

A Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience is required

Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years experience in a SAP HR configuration or support role for HR/Payroll business units.  Practical experience in implementing, using, and supporting SAP HR/SAP Payroll module on the SAP ECC platform or SAP SuccessFactors.

• In-depth HR knowledge and experience in supporting at least one area: Payroll, Talent Management, HR Master Data, Recruiting, or Compensation.

• Exposure to applications developed using a varied mix of environments and/or programminglanguages.

• Experience working on ERP projects or end-to-end implementation experience of a successful project including post go live support.

• Strong knowledge and skills in business process analysis, design, and requirements gathering.

• Proven ability to apply process methodology to develop effective solutions to business problems.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and facilitation skills.

• Creative thinker and problem solver.

• Self-starter who can interact effectively with business and technical team members, and in a team environment.

• Must demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company's Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct, and other Company policies and procedures, and take all required training courses.

• Must demonstrate respect for all individuals and adhere to the Company's values and business practices.

Preferred:

• Experience working in an IT HR environment.

• Experience with ECC HR and SuccessFactors.

• Experience with ECC Payroll

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA

• Experience with 3rd party vendors and benefit providers.

• Utility experience is preferred but not required

Competencies:

1. Business and Financial Acumen – Understand the impact actions and decision have on the bottom line of the enterprise.

• Understand drivers of profitability.

• Use resources efficiently.

• Demonstrate an understanding of how day-to-day activities impact CNP bottom line.

• Proactively look for and implement ways to reduce or contain costs where appropriate.

• Knowledgeable of technology enhancements and the efficiencies it brings to company operations

2. Coaching and Development – Develop others’ capabilities to empower them to reach their potential.

• Seek opportunities to get input from others for continuous improvement.

• Provide honest and courageous feedback to others.

• Seek out and be open to feedback from others.

• Inspires, motivates and guides others toward achievement of growth and development goals

3. Collaboration – Eliminate boundaries and drive common goals.

• Shares information proactively with others in order to achieve shared goals.

• Collaborates openly with others as a team player to accomplish company/organization objectives.

• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own actions on other team members and/or other departments.

• Demonstrates behavior that allows others to contribute to their full potential.

4. Connecting, Listening, and Sharing – Maintain open, active, two-way communication

• Proactively share and seek out ideas with others.

• Demonstrate openness and accessibility to others.

• Share thoughts and feelings in a direct, genuine, and respectful way.

• Demonstrate you have listened to and understand others’ points of view.

• Actively seek diverse perspectives.

5. Customer Focus Through Service – Understand and exceed the expectations of internal and external customers

• Deliver customer-focused strategies that build and sustain customer commitment and loyalty. Exceed internal and/or external customer's expectations.

• Accept responsibility for the quality of service delivered.

• Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement of services.

• Readily readjust priorities to pressing and changing customer demands.

6. Enterprise Mindset – Act in way that are best for the company as a whole

• Clearly understand the impact and implications of decisions to the company.

• Place organizational success above individual and team gain.

• Focus on efforts that add significant value and align according to priorities.

•  Understand the big picture and the impact when executing plans and making decision.

7. Results Orientation – Reject the status-quo, find opportunities to improve and drive outstand business results

• Drive for results consistent with the organization's vision, mission, and strategies.

• Demonstrate curiosity by challenging assumptions and questioning processes.

• Assess individual performance against a set of measurable criteria.

• Hold self and others accountable for verifying results and living the values.

• Demonstrate willingness to examine successes and failures in order to apply what was learned to improve individual performance.

• Perform the duties and responsibilities of his or her position efficiently and effectively.

• Manages one's own time, energy and abilities and leverages the use of technology for maximum performance.

8. Steadiness—Demonstrate strength, poise, and an appropriate presence.

• Project credibility in adversarial situations.

• Make decisions confidently and wisely, after considering alternative courses of action.

•  Handle conflict effectively.

• Remain focused and positive during periods of transition or uncertainty.

• Act to preserve relationships, even under difficult or heated circumstances.

• Publicly model behavior that supports the vision and values.

Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together. 

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type: Full Time 
Posting Start Date: 04/04/2025​
Posting End Date: 04/18/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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