Lead People Partner

Ebro Electronic GmbH; Morton Grove (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Xylem seeks a Lead People Partner to oversee staffing, employee relations, training, policy interpretation, benefits and labor relations for the site. This full‑time, on‑site role in Illinois will drive HR programs aligned with business objectives and coordinate with corporate HR to support initiatives.

The role requires managing labor relations, recruiting, employee relations, performance management, and development activities, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field, preferably HR.
• 7–10 years’ experience developing and executing HR processes.
• 2–4 years direct labor relations experience with administration of Union Labor agreement.
• Experience implementing HR initiatives, affirmative action, policies and procedures.
• Strong collaboration, presentation, and analytical skills.
• Strong organization and business communications skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; Workday knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead labor relations, staffing, employee relations, engagement, retention, performance management, compensation programs.
• Participate in site and corporate HR projects and initiatives.
• Support organizational change initiatives and monitor HR metrics.
• Serve as primary HR contact for employees and managers; address issues.
• Investigate conflicts and Ethics Hotline concerns; consult legal counsel.
• Facilitate performance management and succession planning; onboarding.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to recruit for the facility; assist onboarding.
• Work with site leadership to align with business unit goals.
• Coordinate training on Code of Conduct, anti-harassment, etc.
• Develop process and policy improvements aligned with laws.

Skills

Labor relations

Staffing & recruiting

Employee relations

Performance management

Training & development

Policy interpretation

HR analytics

Communication skills

Collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business-related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Xylem ist ein Fortune 500 Wassertechnologieunternehmen mit global 23.000 Mitarbeitenden in über 100 Ländern und einer Mission: unseren Kunden durch innovative Technologielösungen und unser Fachwissen bei der Lösung von Wasserproblemen und -herausforderungen zu helfen. Wir sind der weltweit führende Anbieter effizienter, innovativer und nachhaltiger Wassertechnologien, die dafür sorgen, dass unser Wasser nachhaltig genutzt, optimal verwaltet, erhalten und wiederverwendet wird.

The Role

Xylem seeks to hire a Lead People Partner who will be responsible for staffing management, employee relations, training and development, policy interpretation and compliance, benefits, compensation and labor relations for the site. This role will manage the implementation process and tracking of companywide programs, and assist in the development of strategies and initiatives to meet the business objectives. This role is full time on site.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities

• Implement initiatives and programs and/or provide service in any of the following areas: labor relations, recruiting & staffing, employee relations, engagement & retention, performance management, employee development and training, organizational effectiveness, compensation, rewards and recognition, succession planning, health & welfare benefits, affirmative action/EEO compliance and completing personnel transactions.
• Participate as team member or leader for site and corporate HR Projects & initiatives.
• Support/facilitate significant organizational change initiatives.
• Monitor and report on key HR metrics for assigned facilities.
• Serve as primary contact and resource for employees and managers to address HR issues, questions and concerns, while ensuring good working relationships and building trust/credibility with employees and managers throughout the organization.
• Investigate and resolve employee conflicts.
• Investigate and resolve Ethics Hotline concerns for the facility.
• Consult with internal and external legal counsel as applicable on employment matters.
• Facilitate the implementation and guidance of current performance management systems to include succession development plan & improvement plans for the facility.
• Management of individual and/or group meetings to train or onboard new employees & existing employees, facilitate exit interviews, explain relevant compensation/benefit programs, etc.
• Build productive relationships with key leaders within the facility.
• Conduct various instructor led training classes for employee and manager groups on topics including Code of Conduct, Performance Management, anti-harassment, etc.
• Improve manager and employee performance by identifying and clarifying problems; assisting in the interpretation of policies and procedures, evaluating potential solutions; implementing selected solutions; coaching and counseling managers and employees, etc.
• Develop a strong understanding of the company's organizational structure, operations, values and culture to support and promote Xylem's vision, mission and strategies.
• Identify, recommend and develop process, policy and procedural improvements in alignment with current Federal and State laws.
• Responsible for all union related functions at the facility to include labor agreement preparation and heavy participation at the negotiation table; negotiation and approval of all local union agreements; primary resource for contract interpretation and compliance; primary role in grievance procedure including third step hearings; manages union/supervision relations; ensures training of supervisors on labor agreement and/or labor law; responsible for all employee relation issues for union employees; prepares arbitration cases.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition team to assist with recruiting for the facility. This includes salaried and hourly workforce.
• Assist on-boarding for new employees salaried and hourly.
• Work with site leadership to achieve business unit goals that align with the strategy of AW and Xylem.
• Develop a strong relationship with HR counterparts, in addition provides support and information to HR corporate with respect to reporting, new initiatives and organizational changes.
• Work with union district representative on Labor Agreement issues, grievances, arbitrations, negotiations, etc.
• Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field, preferably Human Resources.
• 7 to 10 years’ experience participating in the development and execution of human resource processes and initiatives.
• 2 to 4 years direct experience in Labor Relations with administration of Union Labor agreement.
• Experience Managing and implementing HR initiatives, affirmative action plans, policies and procedures.
• Strong Collaboration, consultative, presentation, and analytical skills.
• Strong organization and business communications skills (oral and written) are required.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft products, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Business System and HRIS system (Workday) knowledge preferred.

The estimated salary range

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.

Benefits

• Medical plans
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Physical Demands

Sit, stand, walk through out facility.

Work Environment

Typical office environment

Visa & Work Authorization

Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Inclusion

Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Wir priorisieren unsere Mitarbeiter's well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG).

Alle Entscheidungen werden ohne Rücksicht auf Nationalität, Hautfarbe, Religion, ethnische Herkunft, Geschlecht, sexuelle Orientierung, Geschlechtsidentität oder -ausdruck, Alter, Behinderung oder anderer gesetzlich geschützter Merkmale getroffen.