People Operations Coordinator

Badger Meter; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus

Annual pay increases

Health, vision & dental

PTO 15 days + 11 holidays

Retirement contributions

Financial planning access

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & LI

Educational assistance: Tuition reimb.

Voluntary benefits

Health Savings Account / Flexible Sp.

Job summary

Badger Meter in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a People Operations Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring HR processes are accurate and employee-focused. You will manage employee records, HR systems, benefits administration, compliance, reporting, and respond to HR inquiries, partnering with HR owners to design processes and governance.

This hands-on role requires 2+ years HR experience, proficiency in MS Office, and strong customer

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in HR, business or related field preferred.
• 2+ years in HR, People Ops, Benefits, Payroll, or related admin role.
• Experience with HR systems; Workday preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
• Execute lifecycle transactions and HR system entries.
• Prepare HR communications and employment documents.
• Administer Motus vehicle program.
• Support document retention, auditing, and compliance.
• Coordinate offboarding and required employment documentation.
• Administer recognition programs and service awards.
• Answer HR inquiries and provide employee support.
• Maintain data accuracy in HR systems and generate reports.
• Participate in testing and implement HR system enhancements.
• Perform data audits and escalate issues.
• Process benefit invoices and administer benefits.
• Coordinate programs like tuition reimbursement and wellness.
• Respond to employment verification requests.
• Assist with internal and external audits.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Customer service

MS Office (Excel/Outlook)

HR systems (Workday)

Multi-discipline HR support

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in HR/Business or related field

Job description

What You Will Contribute

The People Operations Coordinator provides administrative and operational support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring HR processes are executed accurately, efficiently, and with a strong focus on employee service. This role supports employee records, HR systems, benefits administration, compliance activities, reporting, and employee inquiries. It partners with HR owners who are responsible for process design, technology strategy, and operational governance to deliver an exceptional employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

People Operations & Employee Administration

• Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
• Execute employee lifecycle transactions and maintain associated documentation in HR systems.
• Prepare HR communications, correspondence, and employment-related documentation.
• Assist with administration of the Motus vehicle program.
• Support document retention, auditing, and compliance processes.

Employee Experience

• Coordinate offboarding and required employment documentation in accordance with established People Operations processes.
• Administer and support employee recognition programs, including service awards.
• Serve as a key point of contact for employee questions and HR support.

HR Systems & Reporting

• Maintain employee information within HR systems and ensure data accuracy.
• Generate standard and ad‑hoc reports and support HR data requests.
• Participate in user acceptance testing, document business requirements, and support implementation of HR system enhancements.
• Perform routine data audits, identify discrepancies, and escalat[e] systemic issues as appropriate.

Benefits & Program Administration

• Process benefit‑related invoices and support benefit administration activities.
• Coordinate employee programs, including tuition reimbursement, wellness initiatives, commuter benefits, scholarship programs, and other HR‑sponsored offerings.
• Respond to employment verification requests.

Compliance & Employee Support

• Execute established compliance and record‑keeping processes and support internal and external audit activities.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Serve as the first point of contact for HR inquiries and provide exceptional customer service to employees and managers.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information.

Experience and Education

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, Benefits, Payroll, or a related administrative role.
• Experience working with HR systems and employee data; prior experience with Workday or a similar HRIS platform is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
• Experience supporting multiple HR disciplines.

Competencies

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
• Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.
• Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
• Work Standards: Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self‑impose standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Requires prolonged periods of talking/listening.
• Work is performed in close proximity to others.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

Competitive Total Rewards

• Competitive Pay
• Annual Bonus
• Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
• 15 days Paid Time Off plus 11 paid holidays
• Retirement contributions: 25 cents for every dollar contributed to the plan, up to 7 % of eligible compensation, plus an additional 5 % contributed to a defined‑contribution account annually.
• Access to a certified financial planner at no cost
• Employer‑paid benefits including Employee Assistance Program, basic group life insurance, short‑term disability, and more
• Educational assistance: Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250
• Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, long‑term disability, accident and critical illness coverage
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options

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Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

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