Total Rewards Specialist - Benefits, 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:
 

Total Rewards Specialist

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 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, develop, and grow your career.
• A collaborative culture where your ideas and contributions matter.
• Exposure to innovative technologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• A team committed to creating a best-in-class employee experience.

If you're passionate about helping employees, leveraging technology, improving processes, and building expertise in Total Rewards, we'd love to hear from you.

What You Will Contribute

As a Total Rewards Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the programs that help attract, retain, and engage our employees. You will partner across Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors to ensure our benefits, leave programs, and Total Rewards offerings are administered effectively and provide an exceptional employee experience.

This role offers broad exposure to benefits administration, leave management, HR technology, employee communications, reporting and analytics, vendor management, and process improvement. It is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to deepen their expertise in Total Rewards while gaining experience with leading HR technologies and continuous improvement initiatives.  You will serve as a trusted resource for employees navigating important life and career events, helping them understand and maximize the value of the programs and resources available to them.

What You'll Do

Benefits & Total Rewards Administration

• Serve as a trusted resource for employee questions related to health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and other Total Rewards offerings.
• Administer employee benefit programs, including enrollments, life event changes, terminations, and annual Open Enrollment activities.
• Partner with vendors, payroll, and HR teams to resolve benefit-related issues and ensure accurate and timely administration.
• Support employee communications, educational materials, presentations, and outreach efforts that help employees understand and maximize their benefits.
• Participate in benefit audits, reconciliations, invoice processing, and vendor reporting activities.
• Support ongoing enhancement of Badger Meter's Total Rewards programs and employee value proposition.

Leave of Absence & Employee Support

• Coordinate administration of leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, parental leave, disability programs, and related processes.
• Act as a liaison between employees, managers, HR, payroll, and third-party administrators.
• Guide employees through leave and accommodation processes with empathy, professionalism, and exceptional customer service.
• Ensure accurate documentation, communication, and compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Support employees during significant life events by providing guidance and connecting them with available resources.

HR Technology, Analytics & Reporting

• Maintain benefit and leave-related information within Workday and associated HR systems.
• Monitor system integrations and partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure data accuracy.
• Generate recurring and ad hoc reports that support decision-making, compliance requirements, and program effectiveness.
• Analyze data and identify opportunities to improve employee participation, operational efficiency, and service delivery.
• Participate in system testing, upgrades, and implementation projects related to Total Rewards programs.

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, eliminate manual work, and improve the employee experience.
• Leverage technology solutions including Workday, Power Automate, SharePoint, Microsoft Forms, Power BI, Excel, and other tools to drive efficiency.
• Document procedures and support process standardization efforts.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across Benefits, Total Rewards, HR Operations, and Employee Experience.
• Contribute ideas and solutions that enhance service delivery and operational effectiveness.

Why This Role Is a Great Opportunity

This role offers a unique opportunity to build expertise in one of the most strategic areas of Human Resources while working for a growing global organization.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Gain deep experience in Benefits, Leave Administration, Wellness, Retirement, and Total Rewards.
• Build expertise in Workday and HR technology platforms.
• Develop skills in reporting, analytics, process automation, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with leaders, vendors, and employees across the organization.
• Contribute to programs that directly impact employee engagement, retention, and wellbeing.
• Build a strong career path toward opportunities in Total Rewards, Benefits Management, HR Technology, Compensation, People Operations, and HR Business Partner roles.

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• Associate's or bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Two to five years of experience in benefits administration, leave administration, Total Rewards, HR operations, payroll, employee support, or a related function.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms and employee data.
• Workday experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience supporting employee-facing programs or serving as a resource for employees is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of employee benefits, leave administration, and HR processes.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and effectively.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with reporting, data analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of the Microsoft 365 suite.
• Experience with Power Automate, SharePoint, Microsoft Forms, Power BI, or similar tools is highly desirable.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.

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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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