Human Resources Generalist

Emerson•Marshalltown, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist serves as a strategic partner supporting early talent development, workforce analytics, employee engagement, and Emerson’s early career talent strategy. The role leads the co-op and internship programs and partners with HR Business Partners on projects. It represents Emerson to university students, develops university partnerships, supports talent acquisition, and builds a pipeline of future talent. The position also provides exposure to employee relations, HR analytics, talent management, and business-facing HR support. The role manages the co-op and internship programs from planning and recruitment through onboarding and ongoing support. It develops and evaluates early-career strategies, builds dashboards and analyzes workforce trends, supports employee relations and workplace concern investigations within the program’s scope, and maintains accurate HR records and reporting. The position is based onsite in Marshalltown, Iowa, and requires travel of up to 25–30% during peak campus recruitment seasons in September and February.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Ability to use standard business software tools to manage data and communication.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to build trust and maintain positive working relationships across all organizational levels.
Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to listen and respond effectively.
Sound judgment, discretion, and strict confidentiality.
Ability to travel up to 25–30% during peak campus recruitment seasons in September and February.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

Two years of Human Resources experience or experience in a closely related field.
Broader experience across multiple HR disciplines or greater depth in employee relations and talent acquisition.
Demonstrated interest in developing a career in Human Resources.
Familiarity with HR information systems such as Oracle or workforce management tools such as Kronos.
Experience using HR data and metrics to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
Knowledge of university engagement tactics, including social media, trends, and cultural influences.
Proficiency with applicant-tracking software.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a positive, visible HR presence across all levels of staff and support HR projects and initiatives.
Develop dashboards, analyze workforce trends, and provide data-driven recommendations to HR leadership and business partners.
Own and continuously improve the site’s early-career talent strategy, including program effectiveness, conversion rates, university partnerships, and return-on-investment analysis.
Coordinate and manage all stages of the co-op and internship programs in partnership with managers, universities, Talent Acquisition, and Human Resources.
Work with managers to identify hiring needs, create job descriptions, select candidates, and hire and onboard co-ops and interns.
Develop and deploy marketing strategies to attract early-career talent, especially through university engagement.
Represent Emerson at college job fairs and recruiting sessions.
Support and retain the early-talent pipeline for future entry-level positions.
Partner with the HR Business Partner to advise co-ops and interns on employee relations, coaching, and conduct, while ensuring fair and consistent practices.
Investigate and resolve workplace concerns within the scope of the co-op and internship program by gathering information, documenting findings, and recommending actions with the HR Business Partner.
Maintain an onsite presence to build relationships, answer questions, and support an inclusive and engaged work environment.
Support employee activities programs, employee resource groups, recognition events, and community involvement.
Facilitate orientation, onboarding meetings, and training for new and current employees.
Serve as a point of contact for community outreach, housing, and education initiatives.
Maintain accurate HR records, analyze and report HR metrics, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Prepare queries and reports for Human Resources, analyze findings, and initiate actions based on report evaluations.
Support HR Business Partners with special projects, communications initiatives, and departmental activity coordination.
Perform other duties as assigned.