Sr HR Generalist

About the role

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist at their location in Kings Mountain, NC. The expected annual salary range for this role is $86,000 - $126,000 per year. Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the HR Manager in the development, implementation, and administration of HR programs and initiatives to support business objectives and maintain positive employee relations.
• Facilitate recruitment, employee training and development, compliance activities, compensation, benefits, employee engagement and employee relations.
• Analyze HR metrics to identify trends and recommend solutions to proactively identify opportunities and develop recommendations for improvement both within the HR function as well as the assigned business groups.
• Engage in proactive employee relations strategies and initiatives;
• Drive activities to promote engagement with employees at all levels.
• Support managers and supervisors in the hiring of salaried and hourly employees, including the internal promotion and transfer procedures for hourly employees.
• Career coordination recruitment efforts with the Eaton Talent Acquisition Center.
• Coordinate and facilitate the New Employee Orientation and Onboarding processes.
• Maintain partnerships with Randstad to monitor employment for contingent personnel.
• Lead or support full cycle recruitment including job scoping, interviewing, and selection.
• Oversee onboarding and orientation programs to ensure successful integration of new employees.
• Implement and administer policies and procedures consistent with the plant’s inclusion & diversity initiatives, including driving actions to achieve positive employee engagement goals.
• Lead outreach efforts by promoting and maintaining relationships with civic and educational institutions.
• Affirmative Action Plan and related reports/documentation.
• Develop, implement, and monitor local policies and procedures to ensure consistency and fairness among employees.
• Assist supervisors in applying policies to ensure accountability and high performance.
• Provide counsel and support to resolve interpersonal conflicts and employee relations issues; investigate and resolve ER claims.
• Provide proactive coaching and counsel to supervisors, extended staff, and others regarding handling employee concerns and situations; hold regular one-on-one (FLL) meetings with client group leaders; identify and execute actions to improve overall managerial effectiveness in the plant.
• Support in the areas of compensation and benefits: salary administration, proposing merit adjustments, developing range recommendations, assisting with wage surveys and communications, and helping employees with benefits questions and escalations.
• Provide day-to-day directions, coaching, and mentorship to HR Development Program participant.
• Provide proactive support in establishing a progressive human resources climate that enhances continuous improvement, positive communications, and a teaming environment.
• Assist on special projects as needed, including support of ongoing Continuous Improvement framework; lead or co-lead employee empowered work teams; participate in CI events; participate in safety and operations audits and initiatives.
• Partner with senior leadership to develop HR strategies aligned with business goals. Drive change management initiatives and organizational development programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
• 2+ years of experience as an HR Generalist or related role in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.

Skills

• Special knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations and procedures as they relate to recruitment, terminations, AAP/EEO, FLSA, unemployment, Workers’ Compensation, etc.
• Excellent communication skills: written and verbal, conducting presentations and training, employee counseling, and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational and leadership skills necessary to facilitate meetings, plan events, etc.
• Excellent technical HR skills in the areas of recruiting, compensations, benefits, EEO/AAP, employee relations, etc.