American Water

Human Resources Business Partner

LocationSt. Louis, MO
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Requisition ID: 108120


Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.


People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.


We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.


About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.


As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.


American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


The Military Services Group (MSG) of American Water is currently seeking a HRBP to join the Human Resources team. In this role you will partner with business leaders in the MSG group to develop and execute HR strategies. If you are seeking a change and have a strong background in HR this could be your new home!



Primary Role

The HRBP role will partner with business leaders in the Military Services Group (MSG) of American Water to develop and execute HR strategies focused on talent acquisition, talent development, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, labor relations and employee engagement. The HRBP is a trusted advisor and member of the leadership team for their assigned client area providing guidance and HR consultation to business leaders. In this role you will be the primary HR contact, typically for a smaller scale operation/business line determined by either geographic or employee/leader count and partner with different levels of leadership to identify and grow talent and technical capability for the business.


Key Accountabilities

Design, support and execute people-related strategy and programs

Advise and support the business with the design and implementation of business re-structures, workforce planning initiatives, and succession planning needs
Partner with various HR COEs and to provide data driven recommendations to the business to improve performance, retention, workforce planning and overall employee experience
Partner closely with the business in initiatives related to strategic growth opportunities including M&A Due Diligence, M&A Integrations, and On-boarding
Understand specific business priorities/needs and provide high impact solutions
Use designated tools, process guidance, and systems to ensure consistent execution of tasks
Provide consultation and support to the business for all HR areas


Key Accountabilities Cont'd

Partner closely with ELR COE to ensure consistent delivery of service, provide input and guidance including risk analyses

Provide talent acquisition consulting in partnership with talent acquisition partner
Engage in outreach initiatives in support of community, diversity, and inclusion
Facilitate and deliver training on a variety of HR topics
Provide group and one-on-one coaching to business leaders
Participate in labor relations strategy and the resolution of LR issues
Participate in project teams in support of the broader HR team and business initiatives
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the organization and develop solutions in partnership with division and matrix leadership, COE and regional/division HR business leadership
Use information systems to prepare and communicate metrics and quantitative data on HR and employee related activities


Knowledge

Broad understanding and ability to apply concepts of key HR areas to include Talent Development, Workforce Planning, Succession Planning, Change Management, Talent Acquisition, Learning, and Total Rewards

Extensive knowledge of all Human Resources areas including employment law, labor laws, EEO, ERISA, and other compliance mandates to ensure compliance with various state and federal laws and/or agencies throughout diverse regions; guiding business managers to proactively identify and navigate risks
State and Federal laws (ADA, FLSA, W&H, DOT, OSHA, PUC Licensing, etc..)
Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements in recruiting, performance management, employee development, compensation, succession planning and employee & labor relations
Demonstrated coaching and strategic consultation skills


Skills

Flexible skill set, including the ability to think strategically, execute tactically, and collaborate across many teams, levels, and situations

Solutions focused and comfort with working in an environment which demands fast-paced deliverables
Ability to identify problems and drive appropriate solutions
Ability to collaborate across a matrixed organization
Ability to navigate technology platforms
Have a whatever it takes approach, sense of urgency
Maturity and professionalism.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Strategic thinking skills
Ability to influence other stakeholders
Teamworking and Collaboration


Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business, Management, or related field

Master’s Degree a plus
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or other designation will be a plus


Experience

Minimum 7 years of applicable experience, which should include:

Design and execution of departmental org re-structure

Leading cross-functional HR projects to completion including organizing, planning, scheduling, and following up on all project related items
Recruitment and hiring processes, workforce management practices and talent development
Designing and implementing people programs while balancing business objectives
Managing multiple compensation review cycles
Workplace Investigations
Discipline and performance management
Strong experience within a union environment
Demonstrated progression and increased scope in a matrixed, high-growth organization


Travel Requirements


Ability to travel up to 40%.


Work Environment

Indoor office environment – required to be in a work location with leaders/employees a minimum of 3 days per week (example: attending tailgate talks, various leadership and employee meetings and local events).


Competencies


Champions safety


Customer obsessed


Cultivates innovation


Nimble learning


Drives Results


Collaborates


Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing


American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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