People Operations Coordinator

Badger Meter Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision & Dental

Annual bonus

PTO + Holidays

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Life insurance

Job summary

Badger Meter Inc. is seeking a People Operations Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring HR processes are accurate and efficient while delivering strong employee service.

You will manage records, lifecycle transactions, and HR communications; support HR systems and reporting; and assist with benefits, recognition programs, and audits. This role emphasizes confidentiality, collaboration, and customer service within a growing team.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, Benefits, Payroll, or related administrative role.
• Experience working with HR systems and employee data.
• Prior experience with Workday or similar HRIS platform is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
• Execute employee lifecycle transactions and maintain 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.
• Coordinate offboarding and required employment documentation.
• Administer and support employee recognition programs, including service awards.
• Serve as a key point of contact for employee questions and HR support.
• Maintain employee information within HR systems and ensure data accuracy.
• Generate standard and ad hoc reports and support HR data requests and reporting needs.
• Participate in user acceptance testing, document business requirements, and support implementation of HR system enhancements.
• Perform routine data audits, identify discrepancies, and escalation systemic issues as appropriate.
• 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office (Excel/Outlook)

HR systems experience

Workday experience

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR or related field preferred

Tools

Workday

HRIS platforms

Job description

Position Summary

The People Operations Coordinator provides administrative and operational support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring HR processes are executed accurately and efficiently while focusing on employee service.

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 and reporting needs.
  • Participate in user acceptance testing, document business requirements, and support implementation of HR system enhancements led by the People Operations & HR Technology Lead.
  • Perform routine data audits, identify discrepancies, and escalation 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 recordkeeping 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 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: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Eligibility.
• Annual Pay Increases.
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage.
• 15 days Paid Time Off plus 11 Paid Holidays.
• Retirement savings with company contribution: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation, and additional 5% in a Defined Contribution account.
• Access to a certified financial planner at no cost.
• Employer Paid benefits including Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.
• Voluntary benefits: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal “EEO is the Law” poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement.

Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local disability laws, providing reasonable accommodations as long as they do not create undue hardship.

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