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Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.
Position Summary
Directs, implements, and communicates performance management practices and philosophies. Primary contact for working with leaders on Performance Management issues including all level of disciplines and terminations. Consults with leadership both tactical and strategic levels on best practices for employee issues to ensure consistency across the organization to minimize risk. Provides Employee Relations related advice and counsel to business area employees and managers that is in accordance with company policies, practices, systems, and processes. Also manages internal employee relation investigations involving non-EEO related matters. Ensures compliance with federal and state legal requirements and company policies.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leads and partners with leadership on performance management guidance to management (e.g., coaching, counseling, disciplinary actions). Manage the performance management process to ensure effective and timely use. Support leaders in addressing and communicating employee performance issues and in developing performance improvement plans when necessary.
- Provide expert knowledge, critical feedback, and guidance to management on non-union terminations to minimize legal risk to the company. Ensure all applicable state laws are followed.
- Manage and conduct internal non-EEO employee investigations. Provide full explanation of findings and identify problems and/or potential areas of risk.
- Work with HR Business Partners and other HR areas to proactively manage employee performance issues. Partners in developing recommendations to address performance management trends.
- Develop and maintain standard processes and documents.
- Leads and supports project work.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, HR or related field.
- 5 years human resources related experience.
- Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including, employee and union relations, EEO, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Master's Degree in HR or similar field or performance management experience preferred.
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
OUR VALUES
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
OUR EMPLOYEE COMMITMENTS
- Work that makes a difference
- A team you can count on
- Opportunities to grow
- Rewards that help you thrive
Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
NON-BARGAINING
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $73,700.00 to $104,633.00 per year
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 11/28/26
EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.
INTRODUCTION
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.
Position Summary
Directs, implements, and communicates performance management practices and philosophies. Primary contact for working with leaders on Performance Management issues including all level of disciplines and terminations. Consults with leadership both tactical and strategic levels on best practices for employee issues to ensure consistency across the organization to minimize risk. Provides Employee Relations related advice and counsel to business area employees and managers that is in accordance with company policies, practices, systems, and processes. Also manages internal employee relation investigations involving non-EEO related matters. Ensures compliance with federal and state legal requirements and company policies.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leads and partners with leadership on performance management guidance to management (e.g., coaching, counseling, disciplinary actions). Manage the performance management process to ensure effective and timely use. Support leaders in addressing and communicating employee performance issues and in developing performance improvement plans when necessary.
- Provide expert knowledge, critical feedback, and guidance to management on non-union terminations to minimize legal risk to the company. Ensure all applicable state laws are followed.
- Manage and conduct internal non-EEO employee investigations. Provide full explanation of findings and identify problems and/or potential areas of risk.
- Work with HR Business Partners and other HR areas to proactively manage employee performance issues. Partners in developing recommendations to address performance management trends.
- Develop and maintain standard processes and documents.
- Leads and supports project work.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, HR or related field.
- 5 years human resources related experience.
- Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including, employee and union relations, EEO, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Master's Degree in HR or similar field or performance management experience preferred.
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
OUR VALUES
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
OUR EMPLOYEE COMMITMENTS
- Work that makes a difference
- A team you can count on
- Opportunities to grow
- Rewards that help you thrive
Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
NON-BARGAINING
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $73,700.00 to $104,633.00 per year
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 11/28/26
EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Employee Relations Consultant
Align your credentials to EB category requirements
EB-2 requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in employee relations. Document promotions, expanding scope, and measurable outcomes in writing before you apply so your employer can build a defensible PERM case.
Search employers with active green card filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify companies that have previously sponsored Employee Relations Consultants through PERM. Past filing patterns signal an established internal process and legal infrastructure, reducing the risk that an offer falls through during the sponsorship phase.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your SOC code before negotiating an offer, so you can confirm the role clears the threshold.
Understand what the PERM recruitment test means for your timeline
PERM requires your employer to run a formal recruitment test, including job ads and documented applicant screening, before DOL certifies the application. This process typically precedes your I-140 filing by several months, so factor it into your overall timeline when evaluating offers.
Review your occupation profile through O*NET before interviews
O*NET lists the core tasks, knowledge areas, and education levels associated with Employee Relations Consultant roles. Matching your resume language and interview answers to those duty descriptions strengthens the specialty occupation argument your employer will need to make during PERM documentation.
Clarify priority date portability rights before accepting an offer
If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without losing your place in the queue. Confirm in writing how a prospective employer handles mid-process job changes.
Green Card Employee Relations Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Employee Relations Consultant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Employee Relations Consultant positions qualify for EB-3 when the role requires a bachelor's degree and the employer can document at least two years of relevant experience as a requirement. EB-2 applies when the position genuinely requires a master's degree or equivalent, meaning a bachelor's plus five years of progressively responsible experience in employee relations, labor law, or HR policy.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
PERM is a DOL labor certification process that establishes no minimally qualified U.S. worker is available for the position, and it leads to lawful permanent residence rather than a temporary status. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery, but employment-based green cards do have per-country numerical limits, meaning nationals of high-demand countries can face significant priority-date backlogs before their I-485 can be filed or approved.
What does the PERM process look like for an Employee Relations Consultant position?
Your employer files a prevailing wage determination request with DOL, then conducts a formal recruitment test that includes job advertisements, applicant screening, and documented rejection reasons for any U.S. applicants. After completing recruitment, they file the PERM application. Once certified, they file an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and you file for adjustment of status or pursue consular processing when your priority date becomes current.
Where can I find employers who actively sponsor Employee Relations Consultants for green cards?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Focusing your search there lets you target companies that already have immigration counsel and an established PERM process rather than approaching employers who have never sponsored a foreign worker and may decline once they learn what the process involves.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without losing your priority date position. Separately, if the original employer's I-140 was already approved, a new employer may be able to use that approved petition's priority date when filing a new I-140 on your behalf.