Employee and Labor Relations Business Partner

Employee and Labor Relations Business Partner

The Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) Business Partner provides consistent support through designated centers of expertise (COE) assigned to the ELR Team. Executes consistent strategies in areas of expertise using established guidance and practices. Optimizes business performance by focusing on employee and labor relations matters for both the union and non-union workforce, ensuring compliance to State and Federal laws, regulatory agencies, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensures consistent delivery of service and execution of COE strategies by ELR team members, by supporting internal organizational stakeholders in both union and non-union employee and labor relations matters, including, but not limited to investigations, disciplinary processes, labor negotiations, positive employee relations, and labor contract administration.
• Uses designated tools, process guidance, and systems to ensure consistent execution of tasks.
• Tracks and reports activities and outcomes to leadership and other stakeholders.
• Provides consultation and support to the business for employee and labor relations matters including risk analyses.
• Working with leadership and peers, seeks professional development opportunities to foster independent strategic thinking and skillful execution of all employee and labor relations functions.
• Ensure compliance with various state and federal laws and / or agencies throughout diverse regions; guiding business managers to proactively identify and navigate risks.
• Participates in and supports labor contract and mid-contract negotiations as needed.
• Develop and support the maintenance of positive, constructive labor-management relationships and positive employee relations in both union and non-union locations that drive and facilitate our success.
• Assists with the development and delivery of training for people leaders and other stakeholders designed to enhance consistency of processes throughout the organization.
• Delivers fluid and timely people processes that allow for quick action and flexibility.
• Models and fosters a team dynamic both within the ELR team and with other stakeholder teams throughout the business.

Knowledge / Skills

Experience / Education

Certifications / Licenses

HR Certification preferred

Work Environment

Modern day professional office environment

Travel Requirements

20%

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates

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American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Nearest Major Market : Pittsburgh