Senior HR Generalist

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​

Scope of Position: 

Reporting to the HR Manager, the Senior HR Generalist is a customer-centered role supporting all levels of associates on 3 shifts at our Franklin, NH facility. The Senior HR Generalist is responsible for all HR activities including: managing employee data in our Workday HRIS, associate communications, employment, orientation, employee relations, compliance efforts, investigations, safety compliance, and talent review and appraisal processes. The Senior HR Generalist will be an active member of the overall HR team and will provide support for all on-going HR projects and initiatives. The Senior HR Generalist will foster a workplace culture that exceeds employee expectations and embraces a continuous improvement mindset. 

This position is onsite Monday through Friday in Franklin, NH and reports to the HR Manager.  

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Ensure compliance with manufacturing-related employment laws and regulations. 

• Develop, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures, taking into account the specific requirements of the manufacturing sector. 

• Provides support in compliance areas of human resources including but not limited to employee relations, job evaluation, compensation management, benefits administration, training, AA/EEO, leave management and ADA.  

• Collaborate with manufacturing managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies tailored to the industry for direct labor (full-time and contingent). 

• Conduct interviews, assess candidate qualifications, and participate in the selection process, with a focus on skills relevant to manufacturing roles. 

• Manage the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a seamless integration into the manufacturing environment. 

• Maintains a high level of visibility, accessibility, and interaction with manufacturing team members. 

• Coach and counsel employees, front line leaders and managers on employee relation matters, performance management and conflict resolution. 

• Utilize an empathetic approach to understanding employee concerns, answer questions and help employees through organizational change. 

• Conduct investigations into employee complaints, providing recommendations for resolution. Partner with the legal team as appropriate for all ethics related issues.