Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to developing innovative technology solutions to the world’s water challenges. The Company’s products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor and return water to the environment in public utility, industrial, residential and commercial building services settings.  With its October 2016 acquisition of Sensus, Xylem added smart metering, network technologies and advanced data analytics for water, gas and electric utilities to its portfolio of solutions.  The combined Company’s nearly 16,000 employees bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on identifying comprehensive, sustainable solutions.  Headquartered in Rye Brook, New York with 2016 revenue of $3.8 billion, Xylem does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands.

The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of our water-centric business by linking it with the best water transportation of all – that which occurs in nature. For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com.

THE ROLE: The Human Resources Business Partner is a hands-on role that delivers full cycle Human Resources services enabling the organization to attract, manage, develop and retain colleagues to meet customer needs and achieve business objectives. This role provides internal customer support and drives HR functional excellence and process improvement. As a member of the HR Team this role requires strong team collaboration across businesses and geography. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for managing employee relations issues including conflicts and appropriate resolution; Performance Improvement Plan development and delivery as required; and investigations.
• Responsible for communicating and managing recruitment program from initiation of the requisition to the extension of the offer letter to the awarded candidate. Coordinate as necessary with the recruiting team for extensive portions of the process.
• Responsible for onboarding process of the new employees. Coordinate as necessary with the recruiting team for certain portions of the process. The onboarding process will occasionally include relocation and immigration support and coordination.
• Responsible for administering at the local level: compensation/remuneration; equal employment/affirmative action; job codes; new hire titles; termination processing; all metrics; training and development; non-wired training records; and salary planning coordination.
• Responsible for taking a hands-on approach and successfully monitoring the “pulse” of t he employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement. Acts as a valued and trusted partner for employees.
• Coordinate New Leader Assimilation sessions as necessary in a timely manner.
• Implement process training as well as enterprise programs at the local level – Connect.Perform.Grow (CPG), Xylem Learning Center/Training (XLC), Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence (TACOE), etc.
• Responsible for the administration and communication of all benefit plans to employees, including annual enrollment process. Serve as liaison and employee advocate as required and assist in resolving problems and questions.
• Learn all new corporate software programs and conduct audits as required to ensure comprehensive transition from existing programs to the new program on a timely basis.
• Conduct internal audits for SOA, ISO, Pension Plans, EHS, etc. to ensure compliance for HR related matters.
• Maintain all organization charts and headcount reports on a monthly basis.
• Administration and assure compliance of the Short Term Disability Plan.
• Coordinate and work with the Temporary Agency relative to all temporaries.
• Maintains/updates employee data in the HR Information Systems and participates in the development and implementation of new systems.
• Leads and/or serves on project teams as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Manage the reception area and Receptionist at the Charlotte facility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field.
• 4-6 years of directly related experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of human resources, state and federal labor laws and regulations
• Excellent working knowledge of compensation, benefits, employee relations, organizational development, and training
• Ability to act independently and quickly solve problems, make decisions with a strong customer oriented focus
• Embraces change and demonstrates ability to operate as an agent of change
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Expert in Excel
• Strong Business Acumen
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (written & verbal), and customer service skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PHR/SPHR
• Green Belt Certification
• Affirmative Action Plan and Positive Outreach experience
• Large manufacturing or CPG company experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Light lifting (20-25 lbs.), office environment
• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.
• Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours

EOE/FEMALES/MINORITIES/PROTECTED VETERANS/DISABLED