Human Resources Manager - Fairbanks Sewer and Water*
Fairbanks, AK 99701
About the Job
Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.
"Nexus" means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,300 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.
What We Offer
- Paid Time Off and Holidays: Starting at 3 weeks annually and paid company holidays
- Comprehensive Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
- 401(k) Program: Employer contribution. Employer contribution made to the 401(k) plan are vested at 100% and start 30 days after your start.
- Grow with us: Professionally development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.
Overview
The Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity for a Human Resources Manager. The HR Manager is in support of Field Operations and Corporate support functions to help create a strong work culture while building and executing HR strategies that enable the business to achieve annual objectives and long-term growth plans. This includes implementing staffing plans to meet business needs. Working and partnering with managers and employees on positive employee relations. Will also lead HR programs such as performance reviews, promotions, and succession planning. You will also work to improve organizational design and structure, provide change leadership and management coaching, and deliver management training.
Work Location and Schedule
This position will be primarily based at our office in Fairbanks, AK . Minimum 3 days per week, with up to 2 days of work-from-home.
What you'll do
- Work with management to develop and implement HR plans and solutions in order to achieve strategic business initiatives and deliver results.
- Work collaboratively with the HR Team and cross functional leaders on the delivery of HR Support and Services to the Business Unit.
- Serve as a link between management and organized employees by handling questions, interpreting contract language; represent the business unit in matters such as complaints, grievances, and policy changes.
- Identify, attract and retain talent through various recruitment methods.
- Partner with leaders on organizational design, succession planning, and talent assessment
- Review and analyze data to identify trends and recommend solutions to improve performance, retention, and the employee experience.
- Provide management coaching to build leadership capabilities and address employee issues.
- Work with line managers and employees to address all types of employee relations issues ensuring a balanced perspective.
- Implement/administer/interpret corporate policies/programs/procedures.
- Partner with managers to retain, develop and motivate people to achieve their fullest potential.
- Provide compensation support to address internal equity concerns, promotions, etc.
- Manage and resolve complex employee issues, conducting investigations where necessary.
What you'll bring
Experience
- Minimum 7 years experience in human resources, benefits administration, performance management, employee relations and HRIS Analysis in a decentralized, multi-state environment.
- Minimum 7 years experience in handling and/or advising labor relations matters including contract administration, interpretation, and grievance procedures.
Education and Certifications
- A degree in Human Resources Management, Psychology, or Business Administration from a college or university required.
Nice to Have
- Professional Training in Collective Bargaining.
- SHRM-CP®, SHRM-SCP®, PHR®or SPHR® certification.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
- Business Acumen - Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues.
- Change Management - Ability to encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
- Delegating Responsibility - Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.
- Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
- Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
- Negotiation Skills - Ability to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
- Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
- Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
- Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
- Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
Work Environment
- Normal office setting
- Light to moderate physical demands, requires normal hearing and vision
About Our Company
We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.
We are an E-Verify participating employer.