Human Resources Business Partner

Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You

At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste.

Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.

When you join us, you'll find:

- Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.

- Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.

- A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.

Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.

What You Will Contribute:

You will focus on driving Badger Meter’s high-performance culture and building a positive work experience where employees thrive in their careers. You will work closely with managers and the HR Team to support internal customer groups, with largest percentage of activities in the area of employee relations.

Job Duties:

- Provide coaching and guidance to employees and supervisors in the areas of performance management, employee development, employee engagement, and retention.

- Assist supervisors with successful onboarding and retention of new employees and workforce planning, including identifying appropriate roles and job descriptions

- Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure the hiring of qualified candidates that fit Badger Meter’s culture.

- Take responsibility for managing organizational changes within Workday including job creation, structure changes and employee status changes.

- Work with supervisors to ensure successful goal setting and performance review throughout the year that aligns with department goals, Badger Meter values, and promotes the growth and development of employees.

- Partner with Talent Development team to identify needs related learning and development programs, and partner with Total Rewards team to ensure alignment of compensation and benefits.

- Take proactive action to understand, enhance and continuously improve the employee experience by conducting new hire check-ins, exit interviews etc.

- Provide support to employees on basic employee relations questions and inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.

- Conduct investigations, recommend actions to effectively resolve employment related matters, and propose solutions that are in line with Badger Meter’s policies/practices and legal requirements.

- Participate in and manage projects related to the human resources field that progress the organization and support the different departments.

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in hu man resources, business, communications, psychology, or related field required

- 3+ years of related experience in multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations and federal/state employment laws preferred

Qualifications:

- SPHR/SHRM-SCP Certification preferred

- PHR/SHRM-CP Certification preferred

- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office required

- Basic ability to extract and analyze data and use it to influence and drive decisions required

- Basic experience with HR systems such as Workday preferred

Competencies:

- Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

- Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.

- Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.

- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

Working Conditions:

- Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment.

- Work is performed in close proximity to others.

Physical Demands:

- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

- Requires prolonged periods of talking/listening.

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Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:

- Competitive Pay

- Annual Bonus

- Eligible for Annual Pay Increases

- Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage

- 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays

- Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!

- Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more

- Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250

- Voluntary benefits including : Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage

- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

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