Lead HR People Partner

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Job Summary:
The HR Business Partner (HRBP) is a professional who plays a strategic role in aligning an organization’s human resources with its business goals. They act as a consultant to management, providing guidance on HR matters, analyzing metrics, and resolving employee relations issues to improve work relationships and productivity.
Responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition
• Collaborate with department leads to pinpoint recruitment needs.
• Craft and execute strategic hiring plans.
• Engage in talent sourcing and candidate assessment.
• Lead interview sessions and propose top candidates.
• Finalize and present job offers to candidates.
Employee Relations
• Provide guidance to supervisors on workforce relations matters.
• Undertake thorough reviews and suggest necessary measures.
• Support dispute resolution and act as a mediator.
• Verify adherence to employment statutes and internal guidelines.
• Perform departure interviews and assess feedback for pattern recognition.
Performance Management
• Establish and maintain performance evaluation systems.
• Instruct leaders on appraisal methods and constructive feedback.
• Supervise employee achievements and advise on enhancements.
• Manage procedures concerning performance related issues.
Compensation and Benefits
• Analyze market salary rates and endorse competitive pay structures.
• Oversee the benefits program, ensuring regulatory conformity.
• Aid in the financial planning of compensation and perks.
• Inform staff about their compensation and benefits entitlements.
Training and Development
• Detect educational requirements and devise instructional initiatives.
• Organize and direct educational workshops.
• Assess the impact of training and measure its success.
• Create pathways for employee career progression.
HR Data Management
• Keep employee documentation precise and current.
• Produce and dissect HR metrics for executive review.
• Safeguard personal data integrity and security.
• Implement HR Information Systems to enhance process efficiency and data veracity.
HR Policy Development
• Periodically reassess and refresh organizational policies.
• Guarantee alignment with legal standards and industry practices.
• Disseminate updates on policies to the workforce, ensuring clarity and adherence.
• Formulate and integrate new HR guidelines as necessary.
High Impact Behaviors:
• Strategic Decision Making: A manager must be able to assess complex situations, consider long-term implications, and make decisions that align with the organization’s vision and goals. This involves critical thinking, foresight, and the ability to balance various stakeholders’ interests.
• Effective Communication: Clear and transparent communication is vital for a manager. This includes articulating vision, expectations, and feedback in a way that motivates and engages team members. It also involves active listening and openness to input from all levels of the organization.
• Fostering Team Growth: A high impact manager invests in the development of their team members. This behavior includes mentoring, providing opportunities for professional growth, and creating an environment where continuous learning is encouraged and valued.
Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field with at least 5 years experience or equivalent work experience that provides exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of HR laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Experience with HRIS system and Microsoft 365.
• Planning and Scheduling: Proficiently create project plans, define milestones, and establish timelines. Ensure that tasks are well-organized and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Budgeting: Skillfully manage project budgets, allocate resources effectively, and monitor expenses. Make informed decisions to optimize financial outcomes.
• Resource Allocation: Allocate personnel, tools, and other resources efficiently to achieve project goals. Balance competing priorities and adapt as needed.
• End-to-end Project Management: Lead improvement projects from initiation to completion. Monitor progress, address challenges, and ensure timely delivery of measurable results.

The estimated salary range for this position is $100,000 to $125,000 plus bonus.   Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range.  At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement. 

Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.