Principal, Human Resources Business Partner

Requisition ID: 110513 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 WaterAmerican Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 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.For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.Important InformationPosted range is $101,760-170, 050The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally! Primary RoleTo serve as the HR partner to ensure alignment of business and HR strategies and service delivery. This role will recommend and deploy solutions related to employee matters in conjunction with Centers of Expertise in the following areas: Employee and Labor Relations, Organizational Development, Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Compensation, and Benefits/LOA. Serves as the primary point of contact for a defined business group.Key AccountabilitiesPartner with line leaders and other HRBP teams to grow talent and technical capability pipelines for the business.Act as part of the local leadership team and provides guidance and HR consultation to business leaders.Manage the design and implementation of structures that improve individual and organizational performance.Support line leaders in the development and implementation of strategies that enable the organization to thrive through periods of change.Provide coaching to line leaders to support their human resources management, problem solving and performance management.Support implementation of standardized processes for the assigned business unitParticipate in the execution of Labor Relations strategies and the resolution of Labor Relations issues – under the leadership of Labor RelationsSupport line leaders in the recruitment process.Supports a culture of passionate, values-driven, customer-obsessed peopleDelivers fluid and timely people processes that allow for quick action and flexibilityUses technologies to operate at the pace of the customerOffers foundational HR practices that can be personalized with focus on business need and impactAdditional Key AccountabilitiesProvides proactive solutions through synergies and collaboration across the businessPartners with COEs to:Implement performance management and learning and developmentEnsure reward structures reward performanceExecute recruitment processesEnsure successful resolution of LR issuesCustomize business specific solutionsFacilitate and deliver training on a variety of HR topicsJoins project teams in support of the Broader HR team and business initiatives.Uses information systems to prepare and communicate metrics and quantitative data on HR and employee related activities.Knowledge/SkillsAbility to collaborate with virtual teams and also face to face, and to provide excellent internal customer service. Must be able to deliver results and possess courage.Detailed knowledge of key human resources functions including organization design, change management, workforce planning, recruiting,performance management, employee development, compensation, succession planning and employee and labor relations. Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements in recruiting, performance management, employee development, compensation, succession planning and employee and labor relations.Ability to navigate existing AW technologies. Ability to quickly learn emerging technologies.Ability to proactively engage with the team and business on necessary data and business critical deadlines.“Whatever it takes" approach; sense of urgency, exemplary maturity, professionalism & positive attitude.Openness to change and risk-taking (outside of compliance/safety); enthusiastic learners.Agility; Continued/expanded use of pop-up teams.True collaboration within the function and across the business. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with excellent usage of grammar, spelling and punctuation.Must have the ability to deal with strict confidentiality. Exceptional logical thinking skills.Strategic thinking skills, including ability to influence.Strong communication skills, strong team work as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Experience/EducationMinimum 7 years applicable experience, which should include serving at least one large team:Has led a department organization redesignHas been involved in or led recruitment of senior talentHas participated in multiple compensation review cycle.Has participated in merger, acquisition or divesture Desirable experience includes:Participation in development program of HR LeadersPrior Business Partner experience in similar organizationParticipation in cross-functional project team and has dealt with different employee segmentsWorked in an environment with a represented workforceBachelors Degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience.Travel RequirementsUp to 30% overnight travel may be required.Work EnvironmentIndoor office environmentHybrid schedule 3 days onsite 2 days remote.CompetenciesPlans & AlignsDecision MakingCommunicates EffectivelyBuilds NetworksAction OrientedJoin American Water...We Keep Life FlowingAmerican 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.