Employee Relations - HR Generalist Senior

HR Generalist Position Summary: The Sr HR Generalist is a key member of the Chattanooga Plant Leadership Team and serves as a strategic business partner to one of Mueller Water Products' largest manufacturing operations. Reporting directly to the Senior Human Resources Manager, this role supports all aspects of human resources while driving business performance, employee engagement, organizational development, and labor relations excellence.

Primary Responsibilities Serve as a strategic HR partner to plant leadership, aligning HR initiatives with business objectives.

Foster and maintain collaborative labor‑management relationships, partnering with union leadership, interpreting collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), administering contract provisions, and providing guidance on labor‑related matters.

Support talent acquisition, workforce planning, onboarding, compensation, employee relations, performance management, training and development, succession planning, retention, and employee engagement initiatives.

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements while advising leaders on employment‑related decisions.

Develop, implement, and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, and best practices that support operational excellence and organizational goals.

Provide coaching, guidance, and mentorship to supervisors and managers on employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, and leadership development.

Provide indirect leadership, coaching, and development to the local Human Resources team.

Support Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives by promoting a culture of safety and ensuring HR processes align with organizational safety objectives.

Lead and support Employee Experience Survey action plans to improve employee engagement and organizational culture.

Monitor, analyze, and communicate key HR metrics to support data‑driven decision‑making and continuous improvement.

Execute and support corporate HR initiatives, programs, and organizational change efforts.

Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and employee experience.

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum of five (5) years of progressive Human Resources experience.

Human Resources experience within a manufacturing environment.

Strong knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and HR best practices.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, execute strategic initiatives, and deliver results with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience supporting unionized manufacturing operations.

Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employee populations.

Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits.

Tuition reimbursement program.

Student debt retirement matching.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Company‑provided life insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Mueller Water Products, Inc., 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.

Accommodations: If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know.