Human Resources Generalist

Eaton Corporation • Jackson, MS

12d • $71,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is hiring a Human Resources Generalist for its Jackson, Mississippi facility. The position is onsite and reports to the HR Manager. The facility has approximately 500 employees, including more than 300 bargaining-unit employees and 200 salaried employees, and designs, develops, manufactures, and delivers aerospace hydraulic components, systems, and services to global aftermarket and OEM markets.

The HR Generalist supports the execution of human resources functions—including employee relations, communications, benefits, and training and development—and helps the facility achieve its goals, targets, and objectives. The role advises managers and employees, builds organizational capability, deploys HR policies and programs, administers the collective bargaining agreement, maintains accurate HR data, supports employee engagement, and collaborates with HR Services on transactional matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• At least two years of experience in Human Resources.
• Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.
• Eaton will not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position, including CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, or I-485 job portability.
• Strong ethics and values, with the ability to influence others’ decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple projects or activities and be results-driven.
• Process-oriented approach and ability to contribute to continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively and present to large groups and senior management.
• Coaching and counseling skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or master’s degree in Human Resources.
• One year of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Coach managers and employees on applying HR tools to improve organizational performance, employee engagement, and manager effectiveness.
• Attract and retain talent for production and professional roles, including partnering with local colleges and universities.
• Promote continuous improvement using Lean management tools such as standard work, problem-solving techniques, and work instructions.
• Deploy and develop HR policies, practices, and programs to manage talent, drive culture, and align the organization at the Jackson plant.
• Administer the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement and maintain employee relations through the Union.
• Ensure data integrity in HR systems through timely and accurate entry, and gather data through HR management systems.
• Guide employee-led committees and iERGs to help drive employee engagement.
• Collaborate with HR Services on transactional HR matters.
• Support employee relations, communications, benefits, training and development, and achievement of facility goals, targets, and objectives.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options may depend on eligibility, including geographic location, date of hire, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

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