Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You
 

At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste.

Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.

When you join us, you'll find:

• Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.

• Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.

• A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.

Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.

What You Will Contribute:
 

The People Operations Coordinator provides administrative and operational support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring HR processes are executed accurately, efficiently, and with a strong focus on employee service. This role supports employee records, HR systems, benefits administration, compliance activities, reporting, and employee inquiries. This role partners with the HR owners who are responsible for process design, technology strategy, and operational governance to deliver an exceptional employee experience.

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 escalate 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.

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Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:

• Competitive Pay

• Annual Bonus

• Eligible for Annual Pay Increases

• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage 

• 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays  

• Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation.  In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, 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 including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage

• Health Savings Account (HSA) & 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 at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.  

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