Human Resources Business Partner III

Job Overview Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint. This includes field workers, customer service representatives, scientists, and engineers who ensure reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you’re seeking a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect natural resources, we invite you to join our team. Key Responsibilities Develop and lead people strategies for the business segment in partnership with the leadership team to achieve desired business objectives. Develop and lead employee relations strategy ensuring continuous improvement in employee engagement while achieving business objectives. Develop and lead the business segment’s strategy with respect to its unionized workforce and acquisitions. Provide guidance to leaders on HR topics including coaching, counselling, performance management, career development, compensation, workforce planning, etc. Maintain knowledge of labor/union issues and best practices to promote positive labor relations. Provide employee and labor relations support, including counseling on performance and collaboration. Conduct investigations in response to complaints from various sources. Partner with leadership to develop succession plans. Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence – benefits, HRIS, talent acquisition, payroll, and compensation – to develop solutions, programs, and policies that create a workplace where talented people want to come, stay, and thrive. Track and analyze employment-related data, identify trends and engagement opportunities, and propose solutions to enhance employee experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Advanced knowledge of all aspects of human resources, including employee and labor relations, organizational design, workforce planning, employment law, HR best practices, policies and procedures. Ability to quickly understand organizational structure, practices, and interdepartmental communications. Demonstrated business acumen and willingness to lead and effect change. Demonstrated personal leadership and executive presence with senior management. Experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Workday. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, listening, public speaking). Ability to develop creative and effective solutions for confidential, sensitive, and complex variables. Experience and Education 7+ years of human resources experience in a mid-sized or larger company. Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, labor relations, or a related field. Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills with ability to build financial models. Demonstrated ability to manage conflict, creatively solve problems, lead projects, set priorities, and achieve results. Demonstrated ability to build senior-level relationships and influence others in functions outside HR to achieve business results. Travel approximately 10% to work sites of Essential Utilities. SPHR/PHR certification a plus. Additional Information Travel approximately 10% to work sites of Essential Utilities. SPHR/PHR certification a plus. Equal Employment Opportunity Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / affirmative action employer. It provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Specific guidelines apply to hiring and assignment of family members and personal referrals (family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate relationship or work in the same department). #J-18808-Ljbffr Aqua America, Inc.