HR Business Partner II

Elkay; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Matching 401(k) Contribution

Education Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Elkay is looking for an HR Business Partner II to partner with site leadership in Erie, PA. You'll collaborate to align HR strategies with business goals, support performance management processes, and strengthen employee engagement. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business, along with 3+ years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits include competitive salary, medical and dental insurance, 401(k) contributions, vacation time, and more. Join Elkay, an Equal Opportunity Employer, and help drive a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• 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 to establish trust and influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with site leadership to align HR strategies with business goals.
• Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors on leadership effectiveness.
• Partner with leaders on talent processes including hiring and onboarding.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of employment laws

Communication skills

Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field

Job description

HR Business Partner II

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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, preparing 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 skills.
• Ability to perform in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 weeks of 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

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation

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