Senior HR Generalist

This position is based at our Santa Ana, CA facility.

About the role

As a member of the extended leadership team, the primary function of this position is to directly support Eaton’s facilities in Santa Ana in the development, implementation and execution of human resources programs and policies to meaningfully impact workplace culture, make Eaton an employer of choice and achieve operational and functional goals.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and tactical human resources activities, implementations, projects, integration items, events and processes for the Santa Ana operations facilities.
• Guide, mentor and coach operations leaders regarding policies, practices, laws and regulations to ensure compliance with local and governmental regulatory requirements as well as Eaton policies, practices, aspirational goals and leadership attributes.
• Coach and influence leaders to improve leader effectiveness, positively impact workplace culture and make Eaton an employer of choice.
• Advocate, voice concerns and transparently share employee feedback with operations leaders through listening channels and facilitation of upward feedback discussions.
• Lead staffing and talent acquisition plans to align to business outcomes.
• Ensure effective training and communication processes and programs to meet current and future organizational needs.
• Coordinate disability claims, leaves of absence, and workers compensation claims with HR Services, their party administrator and other stakeholders as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in human resources or a related function (communications, compensation / benefits, talent acquisition, talent management / organizational effectiveness)
• Minimum of 1 year HR experience in a manufacturing plant or operations environment
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in human resources, labor relations, or business administration
• 2+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing plant or operations environment preferred
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience preferred
• Bilingual in English and either Spanish or Vietnamese

Skills

• Ability to influence and partner with stakeholders independently
• Strong coaching and facilitation skills
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Accountable and action-oriented; ability to drive change and business results
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills across all organization levels

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role is $99,000 - $145,000 a year. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits

Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.