People Operations Coordinator

Purpose

The People Operations Coordinator at Badger Meter provides administrative and operational support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring HR processes are executed accurately, efficiently, and with a strong focus on employee service.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
• Execute employee lifecycle transactions and maintain associated documentation in HR systems.
• Prepare HR communications, correspondence, and employment-related documentation.
• Aid in the administration of the Motus vehicle program.
• Support document retention, auditing, and compliance processes.
• Coordinate offboarding and required employment documentation in accordance with established People Operations processes.
• Administer and support employee recognition programs, including service awards.
• Serve as a key point of contact for employee questions and HR support.
• Maintain employee information within HR systems and ensure data accuracy.
• Generate standard and ad hoc reports and support HR data requests and reporting needs.
• Participate in user acceptance testing, document business requirements, and support implementation of HR system enhancements led by the People Operations & HR Technology Lead.
• Perform routine data audits, identify discrepancies, and escalate systemic issues as appropriate.
• Process benefit-related invoices and support benefit administration activities.
• Cook up and support employee programs, including tuition reimbursement, wellness initiatives, commuter benefits, scholarship programs, and other HR-sponsored offerings.
• Respond to employment verification requests.
• Execute established compliance and recordkeeping processes and support internal and external audit activities.
• Serve as the first point of contact for HR inquiries and provide exceptional customer service to employees and managers.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, Benefits, Payroll, or a related administrative role.
• Experience working with HR systems and employee data.
• Prior experience with Workday or similar HRIS platform is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
• Experience supporting multiple HR disciplines.