Lead HR People Partner

About the role

The onsite Lead HR People Partner role is an onsite position at Xylem's Dubois, PA site. This role serves as the sole HR partner for the facility, providing direct day-to-day HR support to leaders and employees.

Core Responsibilities

• Advise on Employee Relations: Partner with leaders to address complex employee relations, investigations, conflict resolution, and employee retention and succession strategies.
• Conduct Investigations: Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and HR COEs to investigate workplace concerns with integrity, empathy, and timely resolution.
• Execute HR Programs: Lead local delivery of core HR programs such as performance management, employee surveys, compensation planning, onboarding, and recognition initiatives.
• Enable People Managers: Coach frontline leaders on team effectiveness, performance management, development conversations, and culture-building practices.
• Drive Adoption of Tools & Processes: Promote self-service and digital HR tools (e.g., Workday) while ensuring data accuracy and improving user capability.
• Ensure Compliance & Policy Stewardship: Monitor and apply local labor laws, policies, and procedures in partnership with HR and legal teams to mitigate risk.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Skills & Knowledge: Working knowledge of core HR disciplines (performance, talent management, compensation, TA, policy administration); understanding of local labor laws and compliance requirements; ability to analyze situations, identify root causes, and recommend solutions; experience using HR systems (e.g., Workday) and reporting tools; strong business acumen and ability to support operational leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR/SPHR certification.
• Continuous Improvement or Lean/Green Belt certification.
• Experience leveraging AI or digital tools to improve HR processes.

Additional Information

• Travel Requirements: Minimal to moderate travel may be required based on business needs.
• Work Environment: Office or hybrid environment supporting business operations.
• Physical Demands: Ability to perform standard office-based activities (with reasonable accommodations where required).

Pay

The estimated salary range for this position is $115,000 to $125,000 plus bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Additional Information

At Xylem, we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including a paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark, and Employee Resource Groups (ERG). We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our ERGs. Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.