HR Assistant/Benefits Coordinator at Badger Meter in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Why Badger Meter?




Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient. Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!



What You Will Contribute:




The Total Rewards Coordinator will support the day-to-day operations of Badger Meter's Total Rewards programs as well as the broader HR function. You will provide administrative support across all areas of total rewards, including Compensation, Benefits, and Wellness. As a centralized Total Rewards resource, you will play a key role in ensuring a positive employee experience by addressing questions, promoting understanding of programs, and proactively identifying opportunities for continuous improvement to enhance outcomes.



Job Duties:

• Act as the face of Total Rewards and the first point of contact for employees by conducting new hire benefit orientation, responding to questions, issues and concerns and escalating issues as needed to other Total Rewards or HR staff.
  
  


• Be responsible for day-to-day administration of all health and welfare plans (partnering with external vendors to process benefit status changes, investigating and resolving discrepancies, monitoring file integrations, etc).
  
  


• Process invoices, including recurring benefit related invoices, in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of all payments.
  
  


• Coordinate and execute a variety of programs and initiatives including fitness center reimbursements, employee holiday gift cards, tuition reimbursement, and scholarship program.
  
  


• Support annual and recurring events such as benefit open enrollment, health fairs, blood drives, lunch and learns, and fitness challenges; overseeing all logistics required for a successful program.
  
  


• Maintain accurate information in HRIS system by performing accurate data entry, completing regular and ad hoc audits, and maintaining confidential department and employment records related to events such as hiring, termination, benefit elections, and leaves.
  
  


• Prepare and submit required regulatory reporting including Wisconsin New Hires, EEO-1, ACA, and Affirmative Action.
  
  


• Provide support for annual and on-going processes such as open enrollment and sales plan document distribution, by partnering with HRIS to complete system set up, test system readiness and provide related communications to a variety of audiences.
  
  

Education and Experience:

• High School degree required; Associate's Degree in a Human Resources field preferred
  
  


• 3+ years of experience in Human resources, administrative support, or office management
  
  

Qualifications:

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products
  
  


• Basic experience working with an HRIS system, preferably Workday preferred
  
  

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



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