Regional Human Resources Business Partner

Regional Human Resources Business Partner

Vessco Water and its family of companies is a value-added distributor of equipment and services for process, flow control, pumps and automation/controls related to municipal water/wastewater and industrial customers. We offer a comprehensive product portfolio, value-added design/engineering and aftermarket parts and services through a variety of businesses in service to customers across the United States.

The Regional HR Business Partner will serve as a trusted advisor to regional business leaders, aligning human resources initiatives with business objectives to drive organizational success. This role will focus on talent management, employee relations, workforce planning, and compliance while fostering a positive workplace culture.

Key Duties

• Act as a strategic partner to regional leadership, providing guidance on HR policies, workforce planning, and talent strategies.
• Implement HR programs that support business goals, including performance management, employee engagement, and leadership development.
• Manage employee relations matters, conducting investigations and resolving workplace concerns in accordance with company policies and employment laws.
• Lead talent acquisition efforts within the region, collaborating with the recruitment team to attract and retain top talent.
• Support the employee lifecycle including new hire entry, benefit education, performance documentation, leave requests, and termination processing.
• Analyze HR metrics and provide data-driven recommendations to improve workforce effectiveness.
• Support change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions during organizational changes and restructurings.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws and regulations, mitigating legal risks.
• Partner with Learning & Development teams to create training programs that enhance employee skills and career progression.
• Foster a positive organization culture including a continuous feedback environment in which employees have regular discussions with their managers and collective needs are addressed at an organizational level using the most appropriate learning methodology.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to management.
• Travel within the region as needed to support HR functions and business leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field
• 5-7 years progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a business partner role.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and organizational development principles.
• Experience in a multi-site or regional HR role preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Proven ability to influence leadership and drive HR initiatives in alignment with business objectives.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex employee relations matters.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel as required within the assigned region.

Travel Required, up to 35%

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation: $90-110k (Dependent on experience and qualifications)

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasional light lifting (20-25 lbs.), office environment. Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend, and move about the facility

The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from disagreeable elements. Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours

The company is committed to equal employment opportunity. The company will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to, age, ancestry, childbirth or related medical condition; citizenship; color; creed, familial status; gender expression; gender identity; genetic information; height; weight; marital status; national origin; physical or mental disability or handicap; pregnancy; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation; uniform service member status or veteran status; or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.