Senior HR Business Partner

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

• Implement initiatives and programs and/or provide service in any of the following areas: labor relations, recruiting & staffing, employee relations, engagement & retention, performance management, employee development and training, organizational effectiveness, compensation, rewards and recognition, succession planning, health & welfare benefits, Affirmative Action/EEO compliance and completing personnel transactions.
• Participate as team member or leader for site and corporate HR Projects & initiatives.
• Support/facilitate significant organizational change initiatives.
• Monitor and report on key HR metrics for assigned facilities.
• Serve as primary contact and resource for employees and managers to address HR Issues, questions and concerns, while ensuring good working relationships and building trust/credibility with employees and managers throughout the organization.
• Investigate and resolve employee conflicts.  Investigate and resolve Ethics Hotline concerns for the facility.  Consult with internal and external legal counsel as applicable on employment matters.
• Facilitate the implementation and guidance of current performance management systems to include succession development plan & improvement plans for the facility.      
• Management of individual and/or group meetings to train or onboard new employees & existing employees, facilitate exit interviews, explain relevant compensation/benefit programs, etc.
• Build productive relationships with key leaders within the facility.
• Conduct various instructor led training classes for employee and manager groups on topics including Code of Conduct, Performance Management, anti-harassment, etc.
• Improve manager and employee performance by identifying and clarifying problems; assisting in the interpretation of policies and procedures, evaluating potential solutions; implementing selected solutions; coaching and counseling managers and employees, etc.
• Develop a strong understanding of the company's organizational structure, operations, values and culture to support and promote Xylem's vision, mission and strategies. Identify, recommend and develop process, policy and procedural improvements in alignment with current Federal and State laws.
• Responsible for all union related functions at the facility to include labor agreement preparation and heavy participation at the negotiation table; negotiation and approval of all local union agreements; primary resource for contract interpretation and compliance;  primary role in grievance procedure including third step hearings; manages union/supervision relations; ensures training of supervisors on labor agreement and/or labor law; responsible for all employee relation issues for union employees; prepares arbitration cases.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition team to assist with recruiting for the facility.  This includes salaried and hourly workforce.
• Assist on-boarding for new employees salaried and hourly.   
• Work with site leadership to achieve business unit goals that align with the strategy of AW and Xylem.
• Develop a strong relationship with HR counterparts, in addition provides support and information to HR corporate with respect to reporting, new initiatives and organizational changes.
• Work with United Steelworkers Representative District on Labor Agreement issues, grievances, arbitrations, negotiations, etc.
• Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field, preferably Human Resources.
• 7 to 10 years’ experience participating in the development and execution of human resource processes and initiatives.
• 2 to 4 years direct experience in Labor Relations with administration of Union Labor agreement.
• Experience Managing and implementing HR initiatives, Affirmative Action Plans, Policies and Procedures.
• Strong Collaboration, consultative, presentation, and analytical skills.                                                                                          
• Strong organization and business communications skills (oral and written) are required                                                          
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft products, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Business System and HRIS system (Workday) knowledge preferred.

• Sit, stand, walk through out facility.

• Typical office environment

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.