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Elkay HR Business Partner II in Lumberton, North Carolina
HR Business Partner II
The Company
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.
Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.
If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!
The ideal HR Business Partner at Zurn Elkay is a highly engaged professional who genuinely cares about people and understands the value of making good things happen for others. If you’re driven to make a difference and embrace change, we want you on our team!
As a change agent, this role focuses on improving organizational effectiveness and performance by using analytics and data while performing as an administrative expert and being an advocate for teammates at all levels.
The role provides strong partnership in talent acquisition activities, leading change, supporting organizational development, performance guidance, policy interpretation, day to day leadership coaching, culture development, talent development and guidance, and employee relations activities.
Identify, assess, and provide recommendations on appropriate HR interventions to include conflict resolution, progressive discipline, and health and safety management and workers compensation.
The Impact You Will Have:
Provide day-to-day Human Resources support to front line and senior level leaders and teammates.
Prepares documentation and performs activities related to teammate onboarding, promotions, performance review tracking, internal transfers, and other teammate changes.
Analyze trends and metrics to assist in the development of solutions, programs, and policies.
Assess and identify process or procedure opportunities and prepare recommendations for improvement
Performs the full recruitment cycle including review of job descriptions, creating and posting jobs internally and externally, completing phone and in-person interviews, regularly communicating with hiring managers and search providers regarding the status of open positions.
Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
Provides performance management guidance to leaders (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
Assist with the administration of teammate benefits, compensation, performance appraisal programs, personnel record keeping, training, and unemployment claim management.
Assist with preparing materials for delivering and conducting teammate communication meetings.
Provide counsel, guidance and coaching to the Leadership Team on adherence to company policies and procedures as well as compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Champion and participate in Employee Engagement activities and initiatives.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of teammates, reducing legal risks, and ensuring compliance. Partner with legal department or outside counsel as needed/required.
Serve as a vital link between local operations, functional and corporate teams.
Support health, safety, and environmental initiatives and programs and facilitate a safe and healthy culture.
Lead or participate in projects that may cross functions, divisions, and facilities.
Assist teammates with FML and Leave management.
Facilitate the site’s attendance program.
Qualifications
BA/BS degree in Human Resources or similar discipline highly preferred.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in an HR Partner/Generalist/related business role required.
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certificate required.
Minimum of 3 years related experience in a multi-shift manufacturing environment
Strong HR acumen required: knowledge of HR processes and working knowledge of most HR disciplines.
Ability to build relationships and trust with strong skills in coaching and mentoring.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to see hidden problems and look beyond the obvious for answers, uses data to make decisions.
Excellent conflict management and negotiation skills – can bring others together and reconcile differences.
Highly adept at managing shifting priorities.
Strong knowledge of employment laws and practices, including OSHA required.
Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment – including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and demonstrated skills in database management and record keeping. Experience with an HRIS.
Demonstrated ability to work comfortably in a dynamic environment and meet tight deadlines.
Exceptional communication skills.
Good interpersonal, verbal and presentation skills with the ability and passion to engage with others authentically, establish trust, build long-lasting relationships - influence at all levels.
Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
Excellent organizational skills and time management skills; multi-tasking and prioritizing, planning work activities efficiently to meet deadlines and high-level goals; managing multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
Able to work a flexible schedule as needed to support the Operations Team
Total Rewards and Benefits
Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
Matching 401(k) Contribution
Health Savings Account
Up to 3 Weeks Vacation
12 Paid Holidays
Annual Bonus Eligibility
Educational Reimbursement
Matching Gift Program
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Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation
What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one?
A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time.
In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse.
Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself.
What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture.
While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most.
Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values.
We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.
