Aqua · 1 month ago
Human Resources Business Partner II
PA Bryn Mawr
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAqua is an Essential Utilities company that provides reliable water and wastewater services. They are seeking an HR Business Partner II who will collaborate with business leaders to drive HR initiatives, manage employee relations, and influence decisions to achieve business objectives.
Business DevelopmentCustomer ServiceInfrastructure
Responsibilities
Develop and lead the people strategies for the business segment in partnership with the leadership team to achieve desired business objectives
Develop and lead employee relations strategy ensuring continuously improving employee engagement while achieving the objectives of the business
Develop and lead the business segment’s strategy with respect to its unionized workforces as well as unionized workforces acquired through acquisition
Provides guidance to leaders on a range of 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, counseling employees and managers on ways to improve performance and collaboration
Conduct investigations in response to complaints from various sources
Partner with leadership to develop succession plans
Work collaboratively with subject matter experts in HR Centers Of Excellence, including benefits, HRIS, talent acquisition, payroll, and compensation to develop creative solutions, programs, and policies to create a workplace where talented people want to come, stay and thrive
Track and analyze relevant employment related data, identify trends and engagement opportunities, and propose creative solutions to enhance employee experience
Qualification
Required
5-7 years of HR generalist or business partner experience in mid-sized or larger company
Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, labor relations, or related field
Knowledge of all aspects of human resources, including, but not limited to, employee and labor relations, organizational design, workforce planning, employment law, human resource best practices, HR policies and procedures, etc
Ability to quickly understand the organizational structure, practices, and interdepartmental communications
Demonstrated business acumen and a willingness to lead and effect change
Demonstrated personal leadership
Demonstrated executive presence and in depth experience working with senior management
Experienced in Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Workday
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, listening, public speaking)
Ability to develop creative and effective solutions with confidential, sensitive, and complex variables
Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills and demonstrated ability to build financial models
Demonstrated ability to manage conflict and creatively and effectively problem-solve
Demonstrated ability to lead projects, set priorities, and achieve results
Demonstrated ability to build senior level relationships and influence others in functions outside of HR to achieve the appropriate business result
Travel approximately 10% to work sites of Essential Utilities
Preferred
SPHR/PHR certification a plus
Benefits
Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
Commitment to career growth opportunities
Company
Aqua
Aqua is the holding company for regulated utilities providing water or wastewater services in Pennsylvania,
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$917.9MKey Investors
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment AuthorityState Revolving FundCPP Investments
2025-10-20Debt Financing· $35M
2025-05-09Post Ipo Debt· $17.3M
2025-05-09Grant
Leadership Team
Sadzi Oliva
President, Aqua Indiana
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