What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Business Partner II position at elkay?
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! If you are a current employee, please navigate here to apply internally. The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a hands-on partner to site leadership, supporting both union and non-union associates. This role drives the execution of people strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring compliance, workforce effectiveness, and a positive employee experience. The HRBP provides guidance across employee relations, labor relations, talent management, performance ownership, and organizational effectiveness within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Key Accountabilities Collaborate with site leadership to align HR strategies with business goals. Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors and managers on leadership effectiveness, performance management, and employee engagement. Partner with leaders to drive talent processes including hiring, onboarding, development, and succession planning. Support the performance management process, including goal setting, performance reviews, and corrective action. Partner with hiring managers and talent acquisition team to strategize search approaches and assist in recruiting processes to include preparation of job descriptions, identifying key competencies, interviewing, and offer formulation. Identify skill gaps and support training and development initiatives to enhance workforce capability. Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations, conducting investigations and resolving issues in a timely, fair, and compliant manner. Support labor relations activities including contract interpretation, grievance management, and participation in union discussions. Lead and support change management initiatives, including organizational changes, workforce transitions, and continuous improvement efforts. Partner with leadership to drive employee engagement initiatives. Serve as a critical liaison between local operations, functional partners, and corporate HR/Shared Services, driving alignment and collaboration. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws as well as company policies. Qualifications/Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field preferred. 3 years of HR partner/generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Experience supporting a unionized population, including grievance handling and contract interpretation. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with others authentically, establish trust, and influence at all levels. Knowledge of employment laws and practices. Strong oral and written communication. Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment. 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 starting Vacation (may increase with tenure) 12 Paid Holidays Annual Bonus Eligibility Educational Reimbursement Matching Gift Program Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount! **THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.** 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.