Human Resources Director

Human Resources Uniontown, Pennsylvania


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We're Hiring for an Onsite Human Resources Director!

If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team todayXylem, Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues.  We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions.  At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark! 

The Role: We are looking for a Human Resources leader who has the ability to diagnose issues and influence long term solutions and outcomes. You must be able to collaborate across groups, influence all levels of the organization. You should be comfortable rolling up your sleeves and engaging on a hands on basis with individuals and teams as well as operating strategically with leadership teams. You will need strong business acumen, executive coaching skills, excellent communications skills, strategic thinking, and planning/project management skills. You must be able to balance competing priorities and conflicting opinions, and facilitate the best decisions for employees and the business in an environment of ambiguity and rapid change. The HR Director owns the relationship with the business and is responsible for brokering all resources required to bring solutions (in partnership with designated HR COE, HR Shared Services and HR Business Partners) to solve business challenges.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:
Labor Relations:
•    Serve as the primary point of contact for all union-related matters at both the Local and International levels, including negotiations, grievance resolution, and arbitration proceedings.
•    Develop and maintain positive relationships with union representatives, fostering open communication and collaboration.
•    Lead contract negotiations and collective bargaining activities  ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
•    Investigate and resolve employee grievances in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and applicable regulations.
•    Stay informed about changes in labor laws and regulations, advising management on potential impacts and recommending appropriate actions.
•    Advise, coach and guide Managers, Supervisors and HR team members on union-related matters and labor relations. 
•    Implement effective site programs, procedures, and policies to ensure operational excellence aligned with company strategy, workforce needs, and the collective bargaining agreement. 
HR Leadership and Supervision:
•    Provide leadership and guidance to HR team members, ensuring alignment with company goals and HR best practices.
•    Oversee the development and implementation of HR strategies, policies, and initiatives to support organizational objectives and promote a positive work environment in accordance with Xylem HR Centers of Expertise and Shared Services. 
•    Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and support the professional development of direct reports.
•    Collaborate with HRBPs to address employee relations issues, performance management, talent acquisition, and other HR functions as needed.
Employee Relations:
•    Partner with HRBPs and management teams to proactively address employee relations issues, fostering a culture of fairness, respect, and inclusion.
•    Investigate employee complaints and concerns, ensuring timely and appropriate resolution in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
•    Provide guidance and support to managers on disciplinary actions, terminations, and other sensitive employment matters.
Compliance and Risk Management:
•    Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as collective bargaining agreements.
•    Conduct audits, assessments, and investigations to identify areas of risk and implement corrective actions as needed.
•    Collaborate with legal counsel as necessary to address legal matters and mitigate potential liabilities.
 
Qualifications:
•    Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
•    Minimum of 10 years of experience in HR leadership roles with a focus on union labor relations.
•    Demonstrated expertise in negotiating collective bargaining agreements and resolving labor disputes up to and including arbitration.
•    Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
•    Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
•    Ability to coach, lead and develop high-performing teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

 Day in the Life: 

(The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters and must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

  • Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend, and move about the facility
  • Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements
  • Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours
At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG)Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplaceXylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.   
  
 Join the global Xylem team today!  Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities. 
  
Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this positionEmployees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardshipXylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.