People Operations Coordinator

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:
 

People Operations Coordinator

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 purpose: protecting and preserving the world's most precious resource.  For more than 120 years, our trusted water management solutions have helped customers optimize operations, maximize revenue, conserve resources, and reduce waste. As water challenges continue to grow around the world, the work we do has never been more important.  Just as importantly, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. Every employee plays a critical role in helping us deliver on our mission and create lasting impact for customers, communities, and the environment.

When you join Badger Meter, you'll find:

• Purpose-driven work that contributes to a more sustainable future.
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and build your career.
• A collaborative culture where ideas are welcomed and contributions matter.
• A company that values integrity, innovation, connection, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
• A team committed to creating an exceptional employee experience and helping people do their best work.

If you're looking to build your HR career while making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What You Will Contribute

As a People Operations Coordinator, you will play an important role in shaping the employee experience at Badger Meter. This position offers broad exposure across multiple Human Resources disciplines, including employee experience, HR technology, reporting and analytics, benefits administration, compliance, and process improvement.   You will serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers while helping ensure key People Operations processes are delivered accurately, efficiently, and with a strong focus on customer service. Working closely with HR leaders and business partners, you'll contribute to initiatives that strengthen our culture, support our workforce, and improve the overall employee experience.  This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, leveraging technology, and building a strong foundation for long-term growth within Human Resources.

What You'll Do

Employee Experience & People Operations

• Support employees throughout their lifecycle, including onboarding, internal transfers, and offboarding activities.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions, providing exceptional customer service and guidance on HR programs and processes.
• Maintain employee records and personnel documentation with a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
• Prepare employment-related communications, correspondence, and documentation.
• Coordinate employee recognition programs, service awards, and other employee experience initiatives.
• Support document retention, auditing, and compliance-related activities.
• Assist with administration of the Motus vehicle program.

HR Technology & Reporting

• Maintain employee information within HR systems and ensure the accuracy and integrity of employee data.
• Generate standard and ad hoc reports to support business and HR decision-making.
• Conduct regular data audits and identify opportunities to improve data quality and process efficiency.
• Participate in HR system enhancements, testing, implementations, and technology improvements.
• Partner with HR team members to streamline processes and enhance the employee and manager experience through technology.

Benefits & Employee Programs

• Support the administration of employee benefit programs and related activities.
• Process benefit-related invoices and assist with vendor coordination.
• Coordinate employee programs, including tuition reimbursement, wellness initiatives, commuter benefits, scholarship programs, and other company-sponsored offerings.
• Respond to employment verification requests and support employee benefit inquiries.

Compliance & Operational Excellence

• Execute established compliance, recordkeeping, and documentation processes.
• Support internal and external audits and assist with required reporting activities.
• Ensure sensitive employee information is handled with discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the People Operations function.

Why This Role Is a Great Opportunity

This role provides a unique opportunity to build experience across a variety of HR disciplines while working alongside experienced HR professionals in a dynamic and growing organization.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Gain broad exposure to People Operations, Benefits, Employee Experience, HR Technology, Compliance, and Reporting.
• Develop expertise in HR systems, analytics, and process improvement.
• Partner with leaders across the business and build meaningful relationships throughout the organization.
• Contribute to initiatives that directly impact employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.
• Build a strong foundation for future career opportunities within Human Resources, including HR Operations, HRIS, Benefits, Total Rewards, Talent, or HR Business Partner roles.

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• Associate's or bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• One to three years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, Benefits, Payroll, Customer Service, Business Operations, or a related field.
• Experience working with HR systems and employee data preferred.

We welcome candidates who are early in their HR careers and looking to expand their knowledge across multiple areas of Human Resources.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Interest in HR technology, process improvement, and delivering a great employee experience.

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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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