Human Resources Business Partner
Southwest Water Company

Job Info

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SouthWest Water is a privately-held, American-owned service company with decades of high-level customer service. Today, we serve over 600,000 residential and business customers in six states: Alabama, California, Florida, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, and Louisiana. Our teams work together to deliver clean, safe, and reliable water and wastewater services so that our customers and communities can thrive.

About Us

Imagine being part of a team that supplies the essential element for life. Water is the very foundation of this planet, the life-giving essence in all of us. Driven, knowledgeable and passionate about this essential resource, the Suburban Water Systems team, a subsidiary of SouthWest Water, is in the business of delivering a product everyone uses and depends on.

Suburban Water serves a population of about 300,000 through a water distribution system that covers all or portions of Glendora, Covina, West Covina, La Puente, Hacienda Heights, City of Industry, Whittier, La Mirada, La Habra, Buena Park and unincorporated portions of California's Los Angeles and Orange counties.

We're proud of our work. Daily, we make a difference in the lives of people by providing them water and wastewater services. Don't wait, the opportunity is now to build yours and our planet's future with Suburban Water!

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting pay range: $65,000 - $75,000
  
• 401(k) company match:100% of the first 6% of your eligible compensation contributed to the Plan
  
• Vacation accrual begins at 3 weeks per year
  
• 10 company-paid holidays
  
• 16 hours of floating time
  
• Training and education allowance
  

About the Role

• Supports day-to-day administration of human resources functions and duties
• Partners with business leaders to provide expertise in performance management, data analysis, compensation and benefits and employee relations
• Manages full-cycle recruiting efforts including drafting postings, reviewing applications, interviewing and offers
• Develops new programs to address, evaluate, and accommodate special challenges, including employee retention, employee relations, succession and recognition
• Provides the business with data and metrics using HR systems and strong Excel skills
• Provides coaching, counseling, and mentoring to managers, supervisors, and staff
• Ensures HR practices are consistent with business objectives, internal standards, and regulatory requirements
• Functions as the focal point for Benefits Administration
• Answers general questions from employees and management regarding benefits, compensation, payroll, FMLA, policies and procedures
• Reviews and revises job descriptions to accurately reflect skills, education and training, job skills, and other qualifications
• Evaluates training needs, develops and delivers a variety of training courses/classes designed to meet identified training requirements
• Stays up-to-date on employment law and human resources trends
• Assists on various projects and completes other duties as requested

Role Qualifications

• Solid understanding of general employment practices, with additional experience in HRIS, benefits and employee recruitment and selection
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to identify, evaluate, interpret, and organize data to be used for business decisions
• Strong computer skills, advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP), Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Office 365
• Demonstrable experience with Human Resource Information Systems (SAP/SuccessFactors preferred) and computer-based performance appraisal systems and applicant tracking systems.
• System implementation, testing and training skills preferred
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member, and interact with all levels of employees and management
• Ability to handle multiple projects effectively
• PHR and/or SHRM-CP Certification preferred

Competencies

Delivering High Quality Work

Supporting Coworkers

Communicating Effectively

Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field

Physical Requirements

Office-Based Role

Work Experience

4+ years of Human Resource Generalist experience.

SouthWest Water Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It's our policy to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other opportunities based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status or disability, and in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws.

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles

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