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!

If you are a current employee, please navigate here to apply internally.

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a hands-on partner to site leadership, supporting both union and non-union associates. This role drives the execution of people strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring compliance, workforce effectiveness, and a positive employee experience. The HRBP provides guidance across employee relations, labor relations, talent management, performance ownership, and organizational effectiveness within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Collaborate with site leadership to align HR strategies with business goals.
• Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors and managers on leadership effectiveness, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Partner with leaders to drive talent processes including hiring, onboarding, development, and succession planning.
• Support the performance management process, including goal setting, performance reviews, and corrective action.
• Partner with hiring managers and talent acquisition team to strategize search approaches and assist in recruiting processes to include preparation of job descriptions, identifying key competencies, interviewing, and offer formulation.
• Identify skill gaps and support training and development initiatives to enhance workforce capability.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations, conducting investigations and resolving issues in a timely, fair, and compliant manner.
• Support labor relations activities including contract interpretation, grievance management, and participation in union discussions.
• Lead and support change management initiatives, including organizational changes, workforce transitions, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Partner with leadership to drive employee engagement initiatives.
• Serve as a critical liaison between local operations, functional partners, and corporate HR/Shared Services, driving alignment and collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws as well as company policies.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of HR partner/generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience supporting a unionized population, including grievance handling and contract interpretation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with others authentically, establish trust, and influence at all levels.
• Knowledge of employment laws and practices.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be onsite 5 days a week.
• Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!

**THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.**

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran