HR Generalist

Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource.  For more than 120 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient. 

Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. We are committed to building a workplace where we shape a more sustainable future, celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation. Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

What You Will Contribute:

The HR Generalist provides administrative and organisational support to all employees, particularly in relation to administrative HR topics. This position also supports the HR Manager in ongoing projects relating to employer branding and L&D measures (e.g. organisation of onboarding schedules, team events, training communication and updating employee information).

Job Duties:

• Conduct ongoing data collection to further prepare and enter data for monthly payrolls.  

• Process time recording/absences for employees.  

• Manage all data in Workday (HRIS Software) such as moves, new hires, terminations etc.  

• Prepare employment contracts and other documents (e.g. changes, terminations, etc.).  

• Responsible for HR administration such as creation of employment contracts/master data maintenance.  

• Provide support during the entire Employee Life Cycle.  

• Support HR projects in the fields of process optimization and digitalization.  

• Prepare regular management reports as well as ad hoc reports as needed.  

Education and Experience:

• Completed sound economic education or university degree with specialization in Human Resources

• 2+ years of experience in Human Resources 

Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency with MS-Office knowledge (especially Excel) required

• Excellent German and very good English skills required

• User knowledge with HRIS software and payroll knowledge

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

• We follow the Collective Agreement for the Metal Industry (valid from 1 Jan 2026). The minimum full‑time gross salary is €2,727.40, with the possibility of additional overpayment based on experience and qualifications.

At Badger Meter, we see diversity and inclusion in all its dimensions as a strength of our globally operating organisation. As an equal opportunity employer, we make our personnel decisions regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, religion and belief, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

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