Sr. HR Generalist

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* Who We Are:

** Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc.

For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America.

Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future—we are making a positive impact that will last for generations.
By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application.  Sr. HR Generalist Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Manage the administration of the plant’s labor agreement.  Assist the HR Manager with pre-negotiation labor strategy to include wage and benefit surveys, grievance history, contract costing, and bargaining strategy for the various unions.
* Represent the Company in the initial steps of the grievance procedures as well as preparation for arbitrations.
* Interview, screen, and assist in the employment of hourly employees. Ensure adherence to recruiting targets by maintaining and updating candidate tracking system.
* Maintain Company absentee program. Administer all employee leave programs.
* Provide guidance for administration of company disciplinary policy. Counsel supervisors’ interpretation and give guidance to supervision on contract provisions, disciplinary action and discharge.
* Maintain Company Affirmative Action Program.
* Facilitate employee orientation and training programs.
* Serve as plant representative for internal and external requests.  Represent location on local, business unit, and company-wide HR projects.  Serve as exemplary company representative in community associations and functions.
* Identify and redesign work processes to eliminate non-value-added aspects or limitations to the HR function.
* Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements through the understanding of existing and new legislation and enforcing adherence to those requirements.
* Update job knowledge by participating in conferences and educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
* Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
* Support Operations Excellence in all aspects of the business operations and participate in the transformation of HR strategies and processes as part of continuous improvement procedures.
* Support Employee training initiatives by scheduling, coordinating and assisting with the training itself. Track training and skills of hourly employees by maintaining an up-to-date training matrix.

Required Experience:

* 3+ years’ experience in a union manufacturing facility.
* Previous Contract negotiations a plus.
* Previous Arbitration hearings a plus.

Required Skills:

* Bachelor’s degree in business or related HR-discipline &/or equivalent job-related experience.
* Strong Microsoft Office and HRIS skills
* A consistent track record for executing performance objectives and delivering results with minimal supervision
** Other Compensation & Benefits:
** Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan with 5% Company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability benefits, vacation, 100% paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement…