Sr Analyst, HR Projects and Compliance

Requisition ID: 108627    Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.     People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.   We are Beautifully Different . We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.   About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities. American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions. For more information, visit  amwater.com and join American Water on  LinkedIn ,  Facebook ,  Twitter and  Instagram .       Primary Role Responsible for supporting strategic HR initiatives/projects and ensuring compliance with employment laws, internal policies, and regulatory requirements. This role oversees the planning, execution, and governance of HR projects while also supporting HR compliance through policy management, training and education, data analysis and reporting, monitoring, interpreting and communicating legislative updates, and conducting regular audits to ensure compliance with policies and regulations, identify areas of non-compliance, and recommend corrective actions. Important Information This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Posted range is $68,640-114,660 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally! The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!  Key Accountabilities Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of HR projects aligned with overall HR/People goals. Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and resource allocations. Partner with our information technology team as it relates to SuccessFactors optimization projects. Coordinate cross-functional teams, including HR Centers of Excellence (COEs), HRBPs, and external vendors (as applicable) Ensure alignment across COEs to track response times, document processes, and measure performance. Conduct regular project reviews, track milestones, and escalate issues to HR leadership. Partner with Organizational Learning & Development (OL&D) for change management and training. Build and maintain project management toolkits, templates, and best practices. Serve as a liaison with the Digital HR team to ensure alignment across HR technology and other initiatives. Assess resource needs across projects to prevent overutilization and ensure balanced workloads. Conducts post-project assessment to ensure successful assimilation and adoption of program into the organization, using Metrics and measures of success to drive continuous improvement. Support the HR compliance program, including policy development, SOPs, and regulatory reporting. Direct and support the HR Compliance leader in governance and risk mitigation efforts. Conduct regular internal HR audits (e.g., FLSA, onboarding/offboarding, privacy, webdocs) and implement corrective actions. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., AAP, EEO-1, CA Pay Data, VETS-4212). Manage the policy update and review process in collaboration with Legal and other stakeholders. Serve as Tier 2 escalation point for compliance-related inquiries and overdue training follow-ups. Administer governance committees for remote work and personal hardship accommodations. Support the implementation of compliance training and acknowledgment processes (e.g., CEPA, NJGI, LM-10). Provide guidance on employment verification, reference checks, and related compliance protocols. Knowledge/Skills Knowledge and experience with employment laws, HR policies, and regulatory reporting requirements. Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects. Proficiency in project management tools such as Asana, Trello, Monday.com, etc. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. PMP or similar project management certification is a plus . Experience/Education ~ Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s preferred. ~5+ years of progressive HR experience, including project management experience. Certifications & Licenses ~ Active State Driver's License required with the ability to pass a motor vehicle report. 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