HR Business Partner, Benefits

Aquarion Water Company is the public water supply company for more than 750,000 people in 72 cities and towns throughout Connecticut, as well as serving customers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. It is the largest investor-owned water utility in New England and among the seven largest in the U.S. Based in Bridgeport, CT, it has been in the public water supply business since 1857. Across its operations, Aquarion strives to act as a responsible steward of the environment and to assist the communities it serves in promoting sustainable practices. Aquarion Water Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eversource.

 

Job Summary

The HR Business Partner reports directly to the Director, Human Resources.  This position is responsible for the administration and oversight of the company’s medical and welfare benefit programs.  Other areas of responsibility include recruiting, employee relations, AA/EEO compliance, and labor relations.

Principal Responsibilities

• Manage employee enrollments into group plan benefits and retirement plans.
• Support group plan benefits by updating and terminating enrollments, reconciling invoices and calculating annual premium payroll deductions.
• Knowledge of Multistate and Federal wage and hour laws including FLSA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, Workers Compensation, Medicare, HIPAA, social security and DOL requirements.
• Acts as primary contact with benefits broker.
• Assist employees in clarifying and communicating company information around benefits, on-boarding, general compensation, policies and procedures, etc.
• Manage Open Enrollment process, update annual benefit guides and update intranet with updated summary plans, etc.
• Administers 401(k) program and manages annual 401(k) audit
• Provides coaching and responds to escalated 401(k) inquiries from employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts
• Identifies, plans, and administers training workshops that are driven by strategic performance needs of the organization. This includes needs assessment, design, development, delivery, and evaluation of workshops.
• Completes special projects by conducting research and surveys, develops and organizes information and makes recommendations to achieve the overall objectives of the project.

Preferred Requirements

A minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in human resources with a strong knowledge of corporate training.  Must possess excellent interpersonal communication, both oral and written and demonstrated ability to influence others while developing positive relationships at all levels of the organization.  Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in fast-paced setting.  Strong customer relations skills required. Proficient computer skills including Microsoft platform; SuccessFactors experience preferred.

Education/Certifications

A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial relations, or Business Administration discipline.

Salary

This job is classified as an exempt role with a salary between $93,280 - $110,000.

After 3 months of successful employment, a hybrid option is available (3 days in the office/2 days remote)

 

Aquarion requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by their first day of employment. If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with Aquarion’s HR department after a decision has been made about whether or not to make you a conditional offer of employment. Aquarion does not require applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of a conditional offer of employment and complies with all applicable laws requiring reasonable accommodation.

Aquarion Water Company is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.