Plant HR Generalist

Who We Are :

Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc.

For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America.

Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life's most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions-solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future-we are making a positive impact that will last for generations.

By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application.

Plant HR Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Chattanooga, TN

The Mueller Water Products is headquartered in Atlanta, GA and manufactures valves for water and gas systems, including iron gate, butterfly, tapping, check, plug, and ball valves, as well as dry-barrel and wet-barrel fire hydrants; pipe repair products, such as clamps and couplings used to repair leaks, as well as municipal castings, including manhole covers and street drain grates; and residential and commercial water meter products and systems. It also offers metering, leak detection, pipe condition assessment, and other products and services for the water infrastructure industry, as well as provides installation, replacement, and maintenance services on new and existing valves, fire hydrants, and service lines.

This position's primary responsibility will be to successfully manage relationships with the plant's hourly bargaining unit employees and the local union leadership. This will include, but not be limited to : administering company policies, overseeing the local collective bargaining agreements, hiring hourly production personnel, benefit administration and other human resource functions. Additionally, for development, the Generalist will get exposure to salaried activities such as our performance management process, compensation planning, succession and development activities, etc.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Manage the administration of the plant's labor agreement. Assist the HR Manager with pre-negotiation labor strategy to include wage and benefit surveys, grievance history, contract costing, and bargaining strategy for the various unions.
• Represent the Company in the initial steps of the grievance procedures as well as preparation for arbitrations.
• Interview, screen, and assist in the employment of hourly employees. Ensure adherence to recruiting targets by maintaining and updating candidate tracking system.
• Maintain Company absentee program. Administer all employee leave programs.
• Provide guidance for administration of company disciplinary policy. Counsel supervisors' interpretation and give guidance to supervision on contract provisions, disciplinary action and discharge.
• Maintain Company Affirmative Action Program.
• Facilitate employee orientation and training programs.
• Serve as plant representative for internal and external requests. Represent location on local, business unit, and company-wide HR projects. Serve as exemplary company representative in community associations and functions.
• Identify and redesign work processes to eliminate non-value added aspects or limitations to the HR function.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements through the understanding of existing and new legislation and enforcing adherence to those requirements.
• Update job knowledge by participating in conferences and educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Support Operations Excellence in all aspects of the business operations and participate in the transformation of HR strategies and processes as part of continuous improvement procedures.
• Support Employee training initiatives by scheduling, coordinating and assisting with the training itself. Track training and skills of hourly employees by maintaining an up to date training matrix.

Required Experience :

Required Skills :

Mueller Company offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include : medical and dental insurance, 401K plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan program, short-term and long-term disability benefits, vacation, tuition reimbursement program, company-provided life insurance, supplemental insurance at group rates, and much more.

Mueller Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Other Compensation & Benefits :

Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan with 5% Company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability benefits, vacation, 100% paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, student debt retirement matching, well-being program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-provided life insurance, supplemental insurance at group rates, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity :

Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and / or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department.

This employer participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. The system compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This notice applies to all applicants and employees, including those hired to work remotely.

Notice of E-Verify Participation :

This employer participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. The system compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This notice applies to all applicants and employees, including those hired to work remotely.

Upon enrollment, employers participating in E-Verify are required to clearly display the Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters in English and Spanish, both which may be accessed at the links provided below .

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