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:

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.
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* 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.
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* Education and Experience:

*** Bachelor's degree in human 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
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* 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
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* 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.
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* Working Conditions:

*** Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to…