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HR Shared Service Representative

Zurn Elkay · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience supporting employees in a shared services or HR operations role. What kinds of requests did you handle most?

What they are checking: Whether they have handled the volume and range of everyday HR questions this role answers all day.

Tell me about a time you had to tell an employee no about a policy question.

What they are checking: Whether they can deliver an unwelcome answer clearly and kindly, with an explanation the person can accept.

How do you protect sensitive information like Social Security numbers, medical details and pay?

What they are checking: Whether privacy is a habit for them, since shared services handles the most sensitive data in the company.

Tell me about a process you improved in a past HR role.

What they are checking: Whether they look for ways to reduce errors and repeat questions, not just keep up with the queue.

What would you do

An employee says their new hire paperwork was lost and their first paycheck is short. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they fix the person's problem quickly while finding where the process broke so it does not repeat.

How do you prioritize when tickets are coming in from plant employees, managers and HR business partners at once?

What they are checking: Whether they triage by urgency and impact, such as pay issues first, instead of first in, first out.

Many employees work in plants on different shifts. How would you make HR support easy for someone who is not at a desk?

What they are checking: Whether they consider the reality of production workers who cannot easily email or call during the day.

How do you keep up when a policy or benefit changes and everyone has questions at once?

What they are checking: Whether they prepare consistent answers ahead of time so employees do not get different responses.

About the work

Which HRIS platforms have you worked in, and what transactions did you process yourself?

What they are checking: Whether they can run hires, changes and terminations in a system accurately without close supervision.

How do you make sure I-9s and other onboarding documents are complete and on time?

What they are checking: Whether they know the compliance deadlines and keep audit-ready records, since errors carry real penalties.

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The full job description

As published by Zurn Elkay.

HR Shared Service Representative The Company Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow. Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions. Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com. If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family! If you are a current employee, please navigate here to apply internally. The HR Shared Services Representative serves as the first point of contact for employee assistance and information. Obtains and provides requested information or takes appropriate action to resolve, refer, or escalate issues in accordance with company and HR policies and procedures. This function works closely with the field HR teams, employees and management. This position also supports the HR department in the administration of assigned transactional work. • In partnership with the Shared Services team, completes assignments in areas such as: HR system data entry, Onboarding, Off-boarding, and Benefits. • Professionally and accurately responds to written and oral inquiries from employees, managers, and HR partners regarding HR questions, policies, issues, and status changes. This will include telephone, chat, e-mail and drop-in face-to-face interactions. • Handles all aspects of pre-employment onboarding, including background check and drug screening process; I9 completion; new hire paperwork; and communications with candidate, management, and HR partner. • Conducts new employee orientation via TEAMS or in person. • Manages Workday workflows employee changes, employee updates, tuition reimbursement requests, termination documents, service award program, unemployment requests, and report running. • Data entry into HR system for Canada all employee-related changes, including performing mass uploads and data audits. • Interfaces with Human Resource Partners, HRIS, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, IT, and various levels of Management to assist in the administration and support of employee issues and problems. • Quickly and accurately resolves cases in a professional, sensitive, customer-focused manner in accordance with company policies and procedures. • Updates team SOPs and works to identify process improvement opportunities. • Responsible for the employee file maintenance. • Maintains high degree of confidentiality. • Performs other duties as requested. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s Degree required. • 2+ year of Human Resource experience. • Experience with HR system data entry and basic reporting. • Knowledge of various areas of human resources including benefits, employment, pay-related practices/process, compensation and company policies and procedures. • Excellent communication and customer service skills . • Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and individuals. • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain data quality. • MS Office Suite experience. Total Rewards and Benefits • Competitive Salary • Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance • Matching 401(k) Contribution • Health Savings Account • Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure) • 12 Paid Holidays • Annual Bonus Eligibility • Educational Reimbursement • Matching Gift Program • Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount! **THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.** E qual Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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