Sr. Human Resources Manager

The Company

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe.  We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

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The Human Resources (HR) Manager will serve as a strategic partner to the Plant Operations Manager and the operations leadership team, driving HR initiatives that support business objectives. This role is responsible for leading all HR functions within the facility, including talent acquisition, associate engagement, employee relations, compliance, and HR process execution.

The HR Manager will take a hands-on approach to support the workforce and will also be responsible for leading, developing, and mentoring an HR Business Partner.

This role will report to the Human Resources Director for this business, with a dotted reporting line to the Plant Manager.

This role is based in Lumberton, NC.

Relocation assistance is available.

Key Accountabilities

HR Business Partner

• Partner with HR leader and Plant Manager, develops and implements short/long term HR initiatives in support of the business’ strategic objectives.

• Applies a comprehensive knowledge of human resource disciplines, principles, and practices towards the completion of complex assignments/projects.

• Drive organizational development activities that align with Zurn Elkay Business Systems (ZEBS).  Support, coach and develop site associates and departments on ZBS and in driving root cause analysis and identifying corrective actions.

• Responsible for all HR related initiatives at the site including but not limited to: coaching, leadership development, training, HR process deployment (performance ownership/succession planning, performance improvement plans, total associate engagement and organizational change, compensation planning, etc).

• Assist HR Leader in ensuring that Supervisors and Managers are provided with guidance and tools to effectively deal with associate performance related issues.

Total Associate Engagement

• Proactively promotes and maintains a positive work environment and drives total associate engagement

• Support and lead processes for business group such as community involvement and associate relations

• Monitors employee satisfaction and attrition levels and assists developing strategies and employee centered programs and activities to improve employee engagement and retention.

Employee Relations

• Acts as liaison between employees and management team. Counsels employees and maintains positive employee relations.

• Issues are recognized and addressed at early stages, with appropriate level of management intervention.

• Administer Attendance Program fairly and consistently and recommend discipline when appropriate.

Hiring & Onboarding

• Coordinate staffing and recruiting activities across the plant for multiple functions partnering with the Talent Acquisition Specialist.

• Candidates are tracked and monitored via online applicant tracking tool.

• Candidate sourcing and interviewing for non-exempt conducted i