Lead HR People Partner

Xylem•Charlotte, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Business Partner will support regional business leaders across a multi-site industrial footprint by aligning people strategies with business priorities. This role is responsible for partnering with leaders to support talent, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, performance management, and HR compliance across multiple locations. The HR Business Partner will build strong relationships with site and regional leadership, provide guidance on workforce matters, and help drive a consistent employee experience in support of business objectives. This role supports a regional, multi-site industrial client group and requires strong partnership with leaders across plant, operational, and functional teams. The role operates with a high degree of collaboration and must balance strategic support with responsive day-to-day HR execution. The position requires the ability to navigate varied workforce needs, maintain consistency in HR practices, and support business performance across multiple locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience supporting business leaders and employees.
Experience supporting a multi-site manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or operations-based environment preferred.
Experience in employee relations, performance management, talent support, and HR policy application required.
Experience working with HRIS platforms and Microsoft 365 required.
Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR compliance requirements.
Strong business partnership and consultative skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities across locations and stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with the ability to interpret data and provide practical recommendations.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to travel regionally as needed.

Responsibilities

Partner with regional and site leaders to support business goals across multiple industrial locations and translate business needs into people priorities.
Provide day-to-day HR guidance and support to leaders on employee relations, workforce planning, performance management, and organizational matters.
Support talent acquisition activities across assigned locations, including workforce planning, candidate evaluation, and hiring decision support.
Conduct employee relations reviews and investigations, provide recommendations, and ensure appropriate documentation and follow-through.
Coach leaders on performance management practices, including goal setting, feedback, employee development, and corrective action processes.
Support compensation and benefits-related processes by providing guidance informed by market conditions, internal practices, and business needs.
Identify training and development needs across sites and partner with leaders to support employee growth, leadership capability, and succession planning.
Analyze workforce trends and HR metrics, including turnover, retention, absenteeism, and hiring activity, to support decision making and continuous improvement.
Ensure consistent application of company policies, employment practices, and legal requirements across assigned locations.
Maintain a visible and effective HR presence across the region and travel to sites as needed to support leaders and employees.
Partner across HR centers of excellence and business stakeholders to implement programs, initiatives, and process improvements.
Support change management efforts and organizational transitions across a distributed operational environment.