Human Resources Business Partner

Badger Meter – Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company and innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource. For over 120 years, our solutions enable customers to optimize water delivery, maximize revenue, and reduce waste.

We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation. Every employee is an important part of our success and shapes a more sustainable future.

We are seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to pioneer HR support at our expanding production site in Racine. As the first HRBP on-site, you shape the employee experience from the ground up and scale support as the site grows.

• Provide coaching and guidance on performance management, employee development, engagement, and retention.
• Assist supervisors with onboarding, retention, and workforce planning, including job descriptions.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to hire qualified candidates that fit Badger Meter’s culture.
• Manage organizational changes within Workday: job creation, structure changes, and employee status changes.
• Support goal setting and performance reviews aligned with department goals and Badger Meter values.
• Partner with Talent Development and Total Rewards to align learning, development, compensation, and benefits.
• Conduct new hire check‑ins, exit interviews, and other actions to continuously improve the employee experience.
• Provide support on basic employee relations questions and inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Conduct investigations and recommend actions to resolve employment‐related matters in line with policies, practices, and legal requirements.
• Participate in and manage HR projects that progress the organization and support departments.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, communications, psychology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations and federal/state employment laws.

• SPHR/SHRM‑SCP certification preferred.
• PHR/SHRM‑CP certification preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office.
• Basic ability to extract and analyze data to influence decisions.
• Basic experience with Workday preferred.

• Work Standards:
  Set high performance standards for self and others; self‑impose excellence.
• Initiating Action:
  Take prompt, proactive action to achieve results beyond requirements.
• Communication:
  Convey information clearly and concisely; listen actively.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work collaboratively across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

• Office environment; use of standard office equipment.
• Proximity to others.

• Prolonged sitting.
• Prolonged talking/listening.

• Competitive Pay
• Annual Bonus
• Annual Pay Increases
• Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• Badger Meter 25¢ match up to 7% and 5% additional contributions to Defined Contribution plan; access to financial planner.
• Employee Assistance Program, Basic Group Life, Short Term Disability, and more.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.
• Voluntary benefits:
  Additional Life, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Badger Meter considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the ADA and applicable state or local disability laws.

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