Senior HR Generalist

Clarios•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

The Senior Human Resources Generalist serves as a strategic HR business partner for the US/Canada region, supporting leaders and employees across multiple functions and geographies. The role drives talent initiatives, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, performance management, workforce planning, and HR compliance while aligning people strategies with business objectives. It partners with leaders to strengthen employee engagement, build organizational capability, and support business growth. The position provides strategic guidance to business leaders, manages complex employee relations and compliance matters, leads talent and workforce planning processes, supports organizational effectiveness, and partners with Compensation and Benefits teams on salary planning and related decisions. It also leads and participates in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Clarios develops, manufactures, and distributes energy storage solutions and recovers, recycles, and reuses up to 99% of battery materials. The company has 18,000 employees worldwide. The role supports the US/Canada region.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
Experience supporting senior leaders and complex business functions.
Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, talent management, and organizational development.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting global or multi-location organizations.

Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders to understand organizational goals and develop HR solutions that drive performance and business results.
Coach and guide managers on leadership effectiveness, employee development, workforce planning, and organizational design.
Support change management initiatives, organizational transformations, and business growth strategies.
Use workforce analytics and talent insights to influence business decisions.
Manage complex employee relations matters, investigations, performance improvement plans, and disciplinary actions.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and HR procedures.
Advise on workplace accommodations, leave administration, and other employment-related matters.
Proactively identify and address employee concerns to mitigate risk.
Lead talent review, succession planning, and workforce planning processes.
Support recruitment for key positions and partner with leaders on selection strategies.
Facilitate performance management processes, goal setting, and employee development planning.
Identify skill gaps and recommend development solutions.
Support organizational design and workforce optimization efforts.
Partner with leaders to improve team effectiveness and employee engagement.
Analyze employee engagement survey results and help develop actionable improvement plans.
Facilitate team workshops and leadership development activities.
Partner with Compensation and Benefits teams on salary planning, promotions, and organizational changes.
Guide managers on compensation philosophy and pay decisions and ensure consistent application of compensation programs and policies.
Lead and participate in HR projects that support strategic business objectives.
Drive continuous improvement of HR processes and programs.
Participate in cross-functional initiatives to enhance organizational capability.