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.

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.

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 HR experience supporting a multi-state matrix organization preferred.
• Experience providing HR support to executive clients required.
• General knowledge of varying types of Health and Welfare plans.
• Human Resources Information System (“HRIS”) or other related mainframe systems. ADP/Success Factor experience strongly preferred but not limited to.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated understanding of effective human resource management and support for business.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Accountable and responsive to employee requests.
• Must demonstrate effective oral communication skills with good vocabulary, good grammar and a passion for excellence in customer service.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of personnel, as well as external suppliers and organizations.
• Ability to execute tasks independently. Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive data.
• Excellent organization and time management skills to handle multiple tasks in an environment with large volumes of data and paperwork.
• Significant attention to detail required.
• Must demonstrate ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent proficiency in document and spreadsheet processing (utilizing Google Suite).
• Ability to develop spreadsheets and modify formats in order to complete assignments and ability to recommend improvements.

Pay Range: $110,000 to $130,000 Per Year.

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.