James Hettel Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

• Lead the HR organization in the innovation and deployment of systems that support employees and leaders in professional development, team management, recruiting, time reporting, and benefits access.• Spearhead HR technology and systems while driving the enterprise’s growth in workforce analytics and insights.• Champion the HR Service Team, our first-line internal customer service organization, ensuring top-tier support for our workforce.• Serve as the key liaison between HR functions and the Fusion project team (PeopleSoft replacement project), facilitating alignment and collaboration across the organization.

Tonopah, Arizona, United States

Report directly to the Vice President, Nuclear Site Services. Leads the strategic direction of a diverse group of departments for the Palo Verde Generating Station which include: Site Strategy/Business Planning/Owner Relations, Finance, Administrative Controls and Support, and Site Facilities. Directs the development and implementation of strategic business plans, processes and programs for Long Range Planning in support of end-of-licensed plant life and beyond. Develops and implements proactive strategies that solve business problems and drive operational excellence. Plays a key leadership role in business decision-making, problem solving, leadership development and performance management.

Tonopah, Arizona

Report directly to the Vice President, Human Resources. Responsible for the Palo Verde Generating Station Human Resources department, supporting ~2000 employees. Responsible for the leadership and direction of the HR Business Partner, Talent Acquisition, Talent and Development, Leadership Training and Workforce Planning functions to include the sites People programs, strategies, and employee relations. Partner and work directly with senior Executives to deliver all of the human capital aspects for Palo Verde.

Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station

Human Resources ManagerReport directly to the Director, Human Resources at Palo Verde and responsible for the direction and management of three direct reports. Responsible for the leadership and direction of the HR Business Partners and sites People programs, strategies, and employee relations.

Tonopah, Arizona

Report directly to the Director, Human Resources at Palo Verde and responsible for the direction and management of five direct reports. Provide strategy and management in developing the overall approach to identifying, attracting and on-boarding top talent to efficiently and effectively meet business needs. Responsible for the pipeline development and fostering relationships with industry organizations, community-based organizations, schools at all levels and suppliers.Industry Involvement:Peer Evaluator for a corporate assessment for the Wolf Creek Nuclear Plant. Speaker in national conferences. Participated in first ever WANO OSART peer evaluation for the Comision Federal de Electricidad Laguna Verde Nuclear Plant (Mexico). Member of the Electric Utilities HR Group, CEWD Workforce Planning Subcommittee, CEWD Knowledge Transfer and Retention Subcommittee, and Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program (NUCP) Advisory Board for Estrella Mountain Community College.

Tonopah, Arizona

- Serve as strategic consultant and HR Business Partner to senior management for key departments at the nation’s largest nuclear facility with over 2300 employees with the goal of maximizing effectiveness and ensuring delivery of optimal business results by developing and implementing key organizational development strategies: addressing workforce planning, organizational health assessments, change management, and employee relation issues.- Created and implemented a strategic plan for performance revitalization with my client groups focusing on the areas of performance management, mentorship, job rotation opportunities, leadership development, performance improvement strategies, knowledge transfer and retention techniques as well as succession planning.- Provide strategic human resources consulting and expertise to senior management.- Conduct investigations regarding employee issues, including investigation planning, interviews and preparation of reports.- Partner strategically with business unit leaders to develop and drive the people components of their business strategies, including attending regular leadership team meetings.- Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and provide leadership coaching and feedback to help them resolve challenging employee and team issues and improve their leadership performance.- Team with business unit leaders to help diagnose organizational design needs and work with leaders to design and effectively implement organizational changes.- Provide change management experience to support organizational change initiatives.Industry Involvement:Speaker in national conferences. Participated in first ever WANO OSART peer evaluation for the Comision Federal de Electricidad Laguna Verde Nuclear Plant (Mexico). Member of the Electric Utilities HR Group, Lead for the Knowledge Management NHRG subcommittee.

Jackson, Michigan Area

- Serve as a consultant to internal and external clients for the purpose of providing tailored, complex human resource services in areas such as benefits, performance management/compensation, safety, employee relations, labor relations, regulatory compliance, Human Resources, recruiting and staffing, and/or organizational development.- Responsible for the design, development, delivery and evaluation of complex human resource services based on the client's and employee’s needs and regulatory compliance.- Responsible for consulting with management on advanced Human Resources services and requirements and interpreting and creating the appropriate plans, program and/or processes that solve HR problems and issues.- Strategically work and collaborate with line management to create and implement diverse HR programs that work towards engaging their workforce.

Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station

- Serve as strategic consultant and HR Business Partner to senior management for key departments at the nation’s largest nuclear facility with over 2300 employees with the goal of maximizing effectiveness and ensuring delivery of optimal business results by developing and implementing key organizational development strategies: addressing workforce planning, organizational health assessments, change management, and employee relation issues.- Created and implemented a strategic plan for performance revitalization with my client groups focusing on the areas of performance management, mentorship, job rotation opportunities, leadership development, performance improvement strategies, knowledge transfer and retention techniques as well as succession planning.- Provide strategic human resources consulting and expertise to senior management.- Conduct investigations regarding employee issues, including investigation planning, interviews and preparation of reports.- Partner strategically with business unit leaders to develop and drive the people components of their business strategies, including attending regular leadership team meetings.- Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and provide leadership coaching and feedback to help them resolve challenging employee and team issues and improve their leadership performance.- Team with business unit leaders to help diagnose organizational design needs and work with leaders to design and effectively implement organizational changes.- Provide change management experience to support organizational change initiatives.Recruiter Experience- Responsible for the full lifecycle recruiting of exempt and non exempt positions. Which includes developing proactive sourcing plans, qualifying candidates, conducting interviews and extending offers.- Partner and consult with hiring managers as well as candidates to ensure a positive end-to-end hiring experience.

Grand Gulf Nuclear Station And Arkansas Nuclear One

- Responsible for and managed the HR program for nearly 400 employees.- Managed the Labor Relations issues for the Security Officers union which included grievance issues and contract interpretation.- Worked with the company's legal and labor team on extensive labor matters such as "Request's for Information" and arbitrations.- Responsible for the Nuclear South Fleet (5 locations) 2011 Merit and Incentive rollout.- Coordinated the Arkansas Nuclear One 2011 INPO visit for the site Human Resources department.- Managed the Performance Management process for the site.- Managed the Performance Indicators for the Human Resources department.- Proposed wage increases.- Managed the STD and FMLA processes for my responsible departments.- Created HR Process Guides to assist supervisors and managers on the steps that need to be taken for specific HR processes.- Managed the site's Knowledge Management program to ensure successful knowledge transfer for the site.- Managed staffing, vacancy reports, and headcount reports for the site leadership team.- Coordinated 2010's Merit, Incentive, and General Wage Increase for employees at Grand Gulf.- Facilitated the Grand Gulf Security transition which included maintaining all documents, prepared and checked offer packets, and answered all questions that came from the site and fleet personnel.- Managed the implementation of the Fatigue Rule for the HR Department and made sure that all HR related questions and problems were resolved before the effective roll-out date.- Administered Grand Gulf's Affirmative Action Program (AAP) and made sure the data that is reported is accurate and appropriate.- Coached people at the plant to create a sustainable work environment.- Maintained the highest level of customer support when providing service to all incoming inquiries that range from questions on benefits, staffing, personnel changes, compensation analysis, I-9 compliance, EEI testing, and policies.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

- Recruited for our School-to-Work program, which focuses on internships/co-ops for the company.- Managed the transactional duties related to HR programs and functions.- Inputted and maintained employee records in HRIS and ensuring accuracy/confidentiality of employment information.- Planed, developed, and facilitated intern program events for the summer.- Worked with leaders and upper management to utilize our strengths to obtain the best talent.- Perfected my skills involving e-Recruit software and databases to track candidates for open positions. - Sourced for students at local universities and colleges to locate talent for career openings. - Created relationships with local universities and colleges for recruiting purposes.- Attended career fairs at colleges and universities.- Conducted interviews with interview teams.- Worked in conjunction with other talent acquisition personnel to develop a strategic plan for our School-to-Work program.- Prepared and analyzed statistical reports and other data to monitor applicant flow, selection and turnover for compliance with state and federal employment laws and regulation.- Assisted in all OFCCP and SOX audits.- Facilitated New Hire Orientation for both full-time employees and interns.- Researched, analyzed, and reported information on our School-to-Work interns for meetings and presentations.- Coordinated and facilitated data input for the contract labor system.- Fielded questions and concerns regarding contract labor with leaders while maintaining confidentiality within the system.- Developed and maintained a recruiting calendar and school matrix for recruiting team members company-wide.- Monitored and managed the School-to-Work budget.

Palisades Nuclear Plant

- Organized Entergy's JumpStart program for Palisades' site interns/co-ops.- Created and implemented an orientation for the School Relations department.- Created a listing of University Career Fair dates that will be used by management for recruiting efforts in the future.- Trained hiring managers on the new electronic job posting process in eRecruit software. - Worked with consultants and lawyers to resolve issues, which arose from union organizing efforts: collected data on individuals that were going to be absent from the vote, participated in meetings with consultants and supervisors/managers, gathered collective bargaining agreements for review and comparison, provided supervisors and managers information on NLRB hearings.- Conducted grievance meetings with union members and management.- Answered employee benefit, 401(k), and policy questions following the transition to a new company.- Maintained departmental responsibilities and fielded questions when supervisor/manager was out of the office.

Palisades Nuclear Plant

- Screened resumes and aided in candidate selection for interviews.- Conducted interviews with department managers and supervisors. - Created and presented a training presentation on Employment-at-Will to the fleet HR Consultants.- Audited the Performance Management Program training program. - Worked on creating relationships with colleges and universities for recruiting.- Identified and selected fall Career Fairs to support additional recruiting opportunities for the engineering departments.- Reviewed and wrote disciplinary action letters. Conducted disciplinary hearings with department managers and supervisors.

Palisade Nuclear Plant

- Learned the function and business of a Human Resources department.- Screened resumes and aided in candidate selection for interviews.- Conducted interviews with department managers and supervisors. - Reviewed and wrote disciplinary action letters. Sat in on disciplinary hearings with department managers and supervisors.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Human Resources Development

Activities and Societies: The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Bachelor Of Arts, Major; Studies In Social Science - Human Resources And Society

Sro Management Certification

Senior Reactor Operator Management Certification