Human Resources Business Partner

Who We Are

Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.

 

“Nexus” means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,300 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays
• Health and Wellness Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.  
• 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution: We offer a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
• Grow With Us: Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.   
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization. 

Overview

Nexus Water Group has an opportunity for a Human Resources Business Partner.This role partners with assigned Business Units and management teams to deliver HR support and guidance. Assists in implementing HR policies and programs, supports recruiting and onboarding activities, and helps resolve employee relations issues. Collaborates with managers to ensure compliance with labor laws and company standards while promoting employee engagement and development. Works under the direction of senior HR leadership to align local HR practices with organizational strategy and goals.

 

Work Location and Schedule

This position is located in Birmingam, AL.

What You'll Do

• Guide employees, managers and administrators on Human Resources policies, procedures, and best practices; ensures compliance with employment laws and regulations across the federal, state, provincial and local areas where we operate.
• Manages full-cycle recruiting efforts including drafting postings, reviewing applications,  conduct screening and coordinate interview process, and execute job offers.
• Acts as a resource for HR programs such as compensation, benefits, recruiting, and performance management, ensuring successful delivery of HR initiatives at the local level, in alignment with organizational standards. Communicates new policies and/or changes to existing policies/programs.
• First point of contact, providing support and service  on areas of Human Resources such as employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, recruiting, payroll.
• In collaboration with other members of the HR team, participates in the development of new programs  to  address, evaluate, and accommodate special challenges, including employee retention, employee relations, succession and recognition.
• Ensures integrity and timeliness of HR data by reviewing workflows, confirming details and correcting data points as needed. Serves as an SME on HR systems and processes.
• Provides coaching and advice to managers on day-to-day employee issues and interpretation of Company policies. Recommends best practices for addressing employee relations matters including handling disciplinary actions, terminations, progressive discipline, and conflict resolution. Escalates complex issues to senior HR leadership, making recommendations on appropriate strategies and/or actions.
• Assists in researching, investigating, and resolving employee performance or conduct matters.
• Acts as a resource for HR programs such as compensation, benefits, recruiting, and performance management, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies and standards. Liaises with subject matter experts within the People Operations Team for additional support.
• Support managers with performance management processes, ensuring fair and consistent evaluation, feedback, and coaching Facilitates performance review processes by coordinating timelines, providing guidance to managers, and ensuring documentation is complete.
• Coordinates the full cycle recruiting support within the business unit. Works closely with Hiring
• Managers to effectively recruit, screen, interview, and identify successful candidates to fill open