Principal, Human Resources Business Partner

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Job Title

Principal Human Resources Business Partner

Posting Start Date

102326

Job Description

Important Information Posted range is 101760-170 050

The 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 andor 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 401k 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 401kDefined 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 professionallyPrimary Role To 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 BenefitsLOA. Serves as the primary point of contact for a defined business group.

Key Accountabilities

Partner 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 unit

Participate in the execution of Labor Relations strategies and the resolution of Labor Relations issues - under the leadership of Labor Relations

Support line leaders in the recruitment process.

Supports a culture of passionate values-driven customer-obsessed people

Delivers fluid and timely people processes that allow for quick action and flexibility

Uses technologies to operate at the pace of the customer

Offers foundational HR practices that can be personalized with focus on business need and impact

Additional Key Accountabilities

Provides proactive solutions through synergies and collaboration across the business

Partners with COEs to

Implement performance management and learning and development

Ensure reward structures reward performance

Execute recruitment processes

Ensure successful resolution of LR issues

Customize business specific solutions

Facilitate and deliver training on a variety of HR topics

Joins 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.

KnowledgeSkills

Ability 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 compliancesafety enthusiastic learners.

Agility Continuedexpanded 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.

ExperienceEducation

Minimum 7 years applicable experience which should include serving at least one large team

Has led a department organization redesign

Has been involved in or led recruitment of senior talent

Has participated in multiple compensation review cycle.

Has participated in merger acquisition or divesture

Desirable experience includes

Participation in development program of HR Leaders

Prior Business Partner experience in similar organization

Participation in cross-functional project team and has dealt with different employee segments

Worked in an environment with a represented workforce

Bachelors Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.

Travel Requirements

Up to 30 overnight travel may be required.

Work Environment

Indoor office environment

Hybrid schedule 3 days onsite 2 days remote.

Competencies Plans & AlignsDecision MakingCommunicates EffectivelyBuilds NetworksAction Oriented

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