The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a "contract" between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.
General
Job Title:Senior Human Resources Business PartnerJob Code:P0517 Supervises Directly:NoNew or Revised:RevisedRegular or At-Will:At-WillDate:7/14/2026Exempt or Non-Exempt:ExemptCompensation Approval Signature: Union/ Non-Union:Non-Union
Division
Department Name
People & Talent
People & Talent-Employee Experience
Salary Schedule: Non-Union Salary RangeCost Center Code: 500009 Grade:NU17Essential Position:NoReports To:Manager, HR Business PartnerEEO Code:ProfessionalsWork FormatHybrid
Who We Are & What We Do:
At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George''s counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day-exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.
Role Description:
The Senior HR Business Partner is responsible for providing consultation and coaching to departments and managers to ensure alignment of business objectives, work cultures, and human capital management programs/policies facilitate DC Water achieving its business goals while minimizing risk. The Sr. HRBP requires a hands-on approach, and an inclusive, business first outlook. Responsibilities include building and launching organizational initiatives and programs; leading and managing change; and serving as an internal consultant; working with operational departments to build workforce planning, engagement, and inclusion strategies. The HRBP assesses and anticipates human capital and labor relations-related needs and communicates proactively with our People and Talent department and designated business units to develop timely, inclusive, and value-added solutions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Leads program and initiative development and works with HRBPs to ensure effective implementation across the authority.
Promotes and models organizational mission, vision, and values. Immerses self in the organization to build productive relationships with internal stakeholders and clients on all levels.
Collaborates with People and Talent and Business Units (e.g., Business Unit Leaders and their direct reports) to proactively identify opportunities to enhance organizational performance, inclusion, and engagement. Drives change initiatives, provides hands-on support for strategic planning, and helps create buy-in.
Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the People and Talent to develop solutions, programs and policies.
Leads the implementation of new, large-scale structures and/or processes to create speed, efficiency, and agility within the organization.
Builds and manages ID&E programs; works with vendors; coordinates activities; and leads cross-functional teams related to inclusion, diversity, and equity.
Translates organizational diversity and inclusion needs into plans based on identified barriers to access, equity, and opportunity within the Authority.
Participates in Business Resource Groups to align strategy and engagement and link initiatives and activities to business results.
Partners with teams throughout the authority to support inclusion, diversity, and equity initiatives and programs, building DC Water as an employer of choice and leading organization for ID&E.
Consults with operational line management, providing human capital policy guidance and interpretation. Provides coaching and feedback when appropriate.
Identifies patterns and gaps, works with People and Talent to reduce employee and labor relations complaints and performance management issues.
Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Partners with the Labor Relations Team as needed/required.
Works closely with the Talent Development team to identify gaps and opportunities to increase employee and organizational performance.
Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to operational line management (coaching, counseling, career development).
Supports efforts and programs that create a culture of engagement and inclusion; supports DC Water as an employer of choice and a leading organization for diversity and inclusion.
Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention. Engages employees by leading unit specific employee onboarding.
Drives day-to-day performance and supports the Performance Management Cycle.
Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
Provides support to and collaborates with the Talent Development Team to drive culture change, knowledge retention, and enforcement of behavioral expectations.
Leverages internal talent and works with the Talent Acquisition team to drive efforts to build a diverse and inclusive workforce (e.g., metrics, job fairs, school relationships, workforce and succession planning, etc.).
Performs duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Key Working Relationships: Internal and external stakeholders, including DC Water's Board of Directors; senior management and staff of the Authority; public officials in federal, state and local government; and the general public.
Skills & Qualifications:
The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Required Experience:
A minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive experience directly related to the specialties in a human resource environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum Education Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field from an accredited college or university.Required Skills: Thorough knowledge of and skill in applying a wide variety of human resources principles and practices to human resource functional areas sufficient to achieve organizational business goals while minimizing risk. Ability to engage in dialogue on complex, difficult, or emotional issues while actively listening and being flexible in order to affect change.Ability to work independently and as a member of the team in a matrix organization, quickly build strong working relationships, demonstrate a high-level of integrity, and establish a proactive approach to customer service.Ability to provide coaching to managers, supervisors, and team members in order to affect change. Excellent inter-personal, communication, analytical, organizational, management, and negotiation skills are required. Excellent computer skills and in-depth experience with applicable software programs are required (i.e., learning management and talent acquisition systems, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, etc.). Ability to apply problem structing methods to strategically resolve issues.Required Licenses & Certifications: N/APhysical Requirements: General office conditions
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Preferred Experience:Two (2) years of program management experience preferred.Experience working in a union environment preferred.Preferred Education Requirements:A Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification or certification(s) in a specific area of the Human Resources (Coaching, 7 Habits; 360 Facilitation, etc.) preferred.Preferred Skills:N/A
Your Experience at DC Water:
At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life's most precious resource in the nation's capital.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against "qualified individuals with disabilities."
If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to
perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please
email complianceada@dcwater.com.