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.

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The HR Business Partner will support regional business leaders across a multi-site industrial footprint by aligning people strategies with business priorities. This role is responsible for partnering with leaders to support talent, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, performance management, and HR compliance across multiple locations. The HR Business Partner will build strong relationships with site and regional leadership, provide guidance on workforce matters, and help drive a consistent employee experience in support of business objectives.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Partner with regional and site leaders to support business goals across multiple industrial locations and translate business needs into people priorities.
• Provide day-to-day HR guidance and support to leaders on employee relations, workforce planning, performance management, and organizational matters.
• Support talent acquisition activities across assigned locations, including workforce planning, candidate evaluation, and hiring decision support.
• Conduct employee relations reviews and investigations, provide recommendations, and ensure appropriate documentation and follow-through.
• Coach leaders on performance management practices, including goal setting, feedback, employee development, and corrective action processes.
• Support compensation and benefits-related processes by providing guidance informed by market conditions, internal practices, and business needs.
• Identify training and development needs across sites and partner with leaders to support employee growth, leadership capability, and succession planning.
• Analyze workforce trends and HR metrics, including turnover, retention, absenteeism, and hiring activity, to support decision making and continuous improvement.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies, employment practices, and legal requirements across assigned locations.
• Maintain a visible and effective HR presence across the region and travel to sites as needed to support leaders and employees.
• Partner across HR centers of excellence and business stakeholders to implement programs, initiatives, and process improvements.
• Support change management efforts and organizational transitions across a distributed operational environment.

• Strategic Decision Making: Assesses workforce needs and business challenges across multiple sites and recommends solutions aligned with regional and business priorities.
• Effective Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively with employees, supervisors, plant leadership, and regional stakeholders while building trust and alignment.
• Fostering Team Growth: Supports leader and employee development by encouraging feedback, capability building, and career growth opportunities.
• Operational Partnership: Works effectively in an industrial environment and understands the pace, priorities, and workforce needs of multi-site operations.
• Change Agility: Adapts quickly to changing business needs and supports leaders and employees through transitions in a consistent and proactive manner.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience supporting business leaders and employees.
• Experience supporting a multi-site manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or operations-based environment preferred.
• Experience in employee relations, performance management, talent support, and HR policy application required.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms and Microsoft 365 required.

• Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR compliance requirements.
• Strong business partnership and consultative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across locations and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with the ability to interpret data and provide practical recommendations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel regionally as needed.

This role supports a regional, multi-site industrial client group and requires strong partnership with leaders across plant, operational, and functional teams. The role operates with a high degree of collaboration and must balance strategic support with responsive day-to-day HR execution. The position requires the ability to navigate varied workforce needs, maintain consistency in HR practices, and support business performance across multiple locations.

The estimated salary range for this position is $110,000 to $130,000 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.