Title:  Human Resources Business Partner

Who We Are

Established in 1972, New England Utility Constructors Inc. (NEUCO) has been providing underground utility construction solutions to New England for five decades.  Known for safety, quality, and excellence, NEUCO specializes in pipeline and natural gas distribution construction.  Our well-trained and professional staff aims for excellence on every project. Competitive wages and benefits. Paid training and development. Opportunities to advance. At NEUCO, you are part of a team working to support critical utility and energy infrastructure.

Under the direction of the HR Manager, the Human Resources Business Partner delivers comprehensive HR services and solutions, including talent acquisition, onboarding, leave administration, benefits management, and operational HR support. This role partners closely with candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders to meet the organization’s workforce needs and ensure a positive employee experience.

What You'll Do

• Provide effective and timely human resources support 
• Partner with Operations to source and select candidates for current and future hiring needs
• Build relationships with tech schools, trades, military and other strategic partners
• Assist supervisors on employee relations issues 
• Conduct new employee orientation
• Support change management initiatives
• Maintain HRIS records and personnel files
• Analyze data to improve in areas such as turnover, hiring sources, time to fill and other areas that impact workforce planning
• Coordinate leaves of absence and return to work activity
• Assist with unemployment claims
• Assist employees with benefits questions
• Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership

What You'll Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or similar field preferred
• 5-7 years HR experience   
• Knowledge of all Human Resources disciplines
• Knowledge of safety practices, Worker’s Compensation and basic OSHA regulations
• Computer Literate including MS Word, Excel, and HRIS
• Verbal and written communication skill
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service
• Ability to solve practical problems 

What You'll Get

• Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401K w/ Company Match
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays 
• Bonus Opportunities 
• Career Development Opportunities 
• Employee Discounts 
• Weekly Payroll

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a typical indoor office environment
• Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary with little or no notice
• Must be able to read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing
• Mobility required within an office, warehouse and construction site environments
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pound

Legal Stuff

• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.  Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Centuri Group and our subsidiaries we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!