HR Generalist

Eaton Corporation • Woodridge, IL

34d • $71,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Eaton’s Electrical division is currently seeking a HR Generalist to join our team in Woodridge, IL
The expected annual salary range for this role is $71,000 - $105,000 a year.
Please note 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.

The primary function of the HR Generalist is to support the Human Resources team and warehouse leadership across Operations, Facilities & Maintenance, and Quality in the deployment of HR policies, programs, and initiatives. This role plays a key part in driving employee engagement, maintaining workforce effectiveness, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
The primary function of the HR Generalist will be to support the Human Resources team in the implementation and deployment of Human Resources policies, programs and initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of human resources generalist experience within a manufacturing/distribution environment
• No relocation is being offered for this role. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Woodridge, IL will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, labor Relations or Business Administration
• Two (2) years of human resources generalist experience in a manufacturing / Distribution environment
• PHR or SPHR Certification
• Ability to influence and impact others decision making
• Coaching/Facilitation/Conflict Management skills
• Experience with positive employee relations and programs
• Knowledge of HR compliance and legal issues
• Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills
• Must have high level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Ability to understand, interpret and easily communicate and align policies and practices to the Eaton Philosophy & Values and Code of Ethics

Responsibilities

• Support the site HR Manager in implementing HR policies and programs, including employment practices, compensation, employee relations, training, talent acquisition, onboarding, development, and performance management.
• Ensure alignment with Eaton values and promote a positive, inclusive, high-performance culture.
• Support day-to-day employee relations across Operations, Facilities & Maintenance, and Quality.
• Coach and counsel employees and frontline leaders on employee relations matters and maintain consistent and fair resolution processes.
• Support site compensation practices by reviewing and analyzing market data, internal equity, job evaluations, and pay adjustments.
• Lead and support employee engagement activities, including site events, recognition programs, team building activities, and All Employee Meetings.
• Conduct investigations and recommend/facilitate resolution.
• Collaborate with HR Services on all transactional HR matters.
• Maintain data integrity in all HR systems with accurate and timely data entry, including frequent audits.
• Support Kronos timekeeping processes, including corrections, reporting, and supervisor training.
• Assist with recruiting activities for hourly and salaried roles, including requisition processing and candidate coordination.
• Manage onboarding, offboarding, and workforce documentation.
• Own designated projects in alignment with HR and Operational Excellence goals.
• Support and participate in GEMBA walks, ensuring strong HR presence on the warehouse floor.
• Track and report High5 metrics, attendance KPIs, and HR related performance data.
• Support deployment of the site’s Annual Operating Plan (AOP) HR deliverables.
• Serve as an OnSolve Communication leader and Standard Work Champion supporting site communication processes and emergency communication readiness.
• Oversee leaves of absence, Workers Compensation claims, and return to work processes.
• Support incident management activities, including investigation, documentation, and corrective action tracking.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and HR regulatory requirements, including ADA, FMLA, EEO, Affirmative Action, and other applicable federal/state regulations.
• Assist with internal, external, and regulatory audits related to HR, safety, or operational compliance.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level