HR Business Partner

About the role

If you are a Human Resources professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! As an HR Business Partner, you will serve as a strategic partner to employees and front-line leaders, aligning people strategies with business objectives to support operational success.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with front-line leaders to strengthen employee relations, improve engagement and morale, enhance productivity and retention, and support a positive workplace culture.
• Serve as the primary HR resource for manufacturing employees and operations leadership by providing guidance on employee coaching, conduct, corrective action, policy interpretation, employment practices, workplace concerns, investigations, and complaint resolution.
• Analyze workforce trends, metrics, and key performance indicators to identify opportunities for improvement in retention, turnover, engagement, and overall organizational effectiveness, while leveraging data to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with leaders to understand current and future workforce needs, oversee recruiting activities and applicable pre-employment assessments, partner with staffing agencies on production hiring, and ensure compliance with federal and state employment requirements and Affirmative Action Program goals.
• Partner with Learning and Development, HR subject matter experts, and business leaders to deliver programs, initiatives, and solutions that support employee growth, leadership effectiveness, and business performance.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation while maintaining knowledge of employment laws and regulatory requirements to help reduce risk, ensure compliance, and partner with HR leadership and legal resources as needed.
• Support employee communications and workplace safety initiatives by participating in company and departmental meetings, collaborating with the Safety team on employee concerns, and contributing to accident reviews and safety committee activities as requested.

Requirements

• You build strong partnerships and work collaboratively across functions to accomplish shared objectives.
• You communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, actively listening and adapting your approach to meet the needs of others.
• You readily adapt your approach and actions in response to changing circumstances while maintaining focus on desired outcomes.
• You value diverse perspectives, foster an inclusive and respectful environment, and consistently earn the confidence of others through honesty, integrity, and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressive human resources experience, including employee relations, compensation, benefits, training, and safety.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, employment law, and best practices, including regulations related to employee and labor relations.
• Demonstrated success building collaborative relationships and credibility with supervisors, managers, and key stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to manage multiple priorities effectively within a dynamic environment while meeting deadlines and responding to changing business needs.
• Able to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative when addressing business and employee needs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Able to influence, coach, and support leaders within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to leverage data, metrics, and trends to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR or SPHR certification.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and rewards performance during our annual merit review process.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance options, dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and more.
• Flexible time-off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday benefits.

Pay

$90,000 - $100,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

Schedule

Full-time position.