HR Business Partner

Company Description Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery.

Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description Position

Purpose:

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) is a key position to support our employees throughout the business or functions that they support and will bring an energetic, diligent and empathetic mindset. The HRBP is responsible (with the support of management) for the implementation and coordination of the organization’s human resource strategies in their scope of responsibilities. The HRBP anticipates, manages and delivers services to our employees in the areas of recruitment, training and development, performance management, employee relations, compliance, and employee recognition.

All HRBP works in collaboration with our HR Center of Excellence (Talent Management, HR Operations, Total Rewards, DE&I and other HR Partners to deliver exceptional customer service to the business.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

Serves as the HR subject matter expert to managers and employees and establishes HR as a credible and trustworthy resource.

Collaborate closely with leaders to understand their goals, challenges, and workforce needs. Provide strategic counsel and recommendations on HR initiatives that support the achievement of business objectives.

Ensures HR is providing customer-oriented service to the business including talent management and organizational effectiveness, supports onboarding, employee relations, conflict management, termination, etc.

Serve as a subject matter expert on employee relations matters, including policy interpretation, conflict resolution, and performance management. Provide guidance and coaching to managers on handling complex employee relations issues.

Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and company policies. Identify and mitigate potential risks related to HR practices, and implement proactive measures to address them.

Fosters a positive, diverse and inclusive culture through education, communication, and initiatives. Facilitates performance management through coaching, systems and processes.

Develops and coordinates learning and development plans to transfer knowledge and provide career growth.

Conducts investigations of workplace policy violations and mediates difficult employee relations issues.

Facilitate change management processes, and support the implementation of organizational restructuring or transformation initiatives.

Analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

Participate in all other Human Resources activities with the HR Leadership team.

Other duties as assigned by management.

Work Environment:

As a hybrid role, this position can be based out of the Veolia’s office.

Typical office environment including heavy computer usage and sitting for long periods of time.

A fast-paced, varied environment is expected with this position.

Qualifications Education/Experience/Background:

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline required.
6+ years related work experience required with a min of 3 years in strategic…