HR Manager, MultiSite & Strategic HR Business Partner - Operations
About The Position
Eaton is seeking a strategic, hands-on HR Business Partner/Multi-Site HR Manager to support a multi-site manufacturing and distribution network (4 locations, over 700 employees) in Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina. Relocation assistance is available to the Raleigh area from within the US. Minimal travel is expected (~10%). This role partners with the Director, Operations, to drive workforce strategy, strengthen leadership capability, and enhance organizational performance across both hourly and salaried populations. The HRBP/HRM will influence and support projects that will impact 80 people leaders, leading key initiatives that improve engagement, retention, and business outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum 8 years of professional human resources experience
- Manufacturing industry/operations environment experience required
- 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 HR, Management or MBA from an accredited institution preferred
- Experience within a Plant or Distribution Center
- Experience as an HR Partner for a multi-site business
- Opening new facilities and establishing culture experience preferred
- Demonstrated project management and employee initiative rollout
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Intermediate to advanced skills in MSOffice suite particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Expertise in full-cycle talent management, including strategic workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, leadership development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness
- Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with leadership and translate business priorities into scalable people strategies
- Proven experience partnering with senior leaders in complex, multi-site, operational environments
- Experience managing complex employee relations and HR risk
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with experience presenting to leadership
Responsibilities
- Partner with site and functional leaders to align HR strategy with business goals
- Coach and influence managers of people to improve leadership effectiveness and performance
- Lead employee relations, including investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management
- Drive workforce planning, retention strategies, and talent development across all sites
- Initiate and lead HR projects focused on leadership development, engagement, and culture
- Analyze workforce data (turnover, absenteeism, engagement) to inform decisions
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and consistent application of policies
- Support recruiting, onboarding, and succession planning in a high-volume environment
- Maintain strong site presence through regular travel and partnership with operations
- Manage a small team of HR Professionals
Benefits
- Relocation assistance is available to the Raleigh area from within the US.
- This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
