Lead People 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 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds 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 companys organizational structure operations values and culture to support and promote Xylems 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 union district representative on Labor Agreement issues grievances arbitrations negotiations etc.
• Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities

• Bachelors 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

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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.