Senior HR Generalist

Eaton Corporation•Asheville, NC

5d•$86,000 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s Electrical Sector - PDCA division is hiring a Senior HR Generalist for its onsite team in Arden, North Carolina. Reporting to the site HR Supervisor, this highly visible role partners with employees and leaders and supports and executes HR programs covering employee relations, compensation, benefits, training and development, employee communications, and employment practices. The role helps ensure HR programs and practices comply with federal and state requirements while supporting Eaton’s HR policies and people strategies. The Senior HR Generalist partners with Operations and functional teams on talent needs and employee lifecycle processes; supports policy administration and compliance; handles employee relations matters and engagement activities; serves as a local resource for benefits and payroll questions; assists with compensation activities; and contributes to HR projects, workforce analysis, data accuracy, and audits. Other duties may be assigned. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates currently residing in the U.S.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
At least two years of experience in Human Resources or a related function, such as communications, compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, talent management, or organizational effectiveness.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field, or a master’s degree in human resources, labor relations, or business administration, from an accredited institution.
At least two years of HR experience in a manufacturing plant or operations environment.
Previous experience leading employee relations activities.

Responsibilities

Partner with Operations and functional teams to attract, select, and retain talent aligned with current and future business needs.
Understand business conditions and workforce plans, including competitors, growth, and technology, to anticipate talent requirements.
Support employee lifecycle processes such as onboarding, job changes, transfers, leaves of absence, performance management, separations, and offboarding, working with site leadership and centralized HR teams.
Conduct general or role-specific training sessions as needed.
Support compliance with employment laws, company policies, and internal procedures; maintain required documentation and help prepare for audits.
Promote consistent application of HR policies across the site.
Serve as a point of contact for employees and leaders, resolve HR matters promptly, and promote Eaton values.
Coach and mentor supervisors and frontline employees, conduct site investigations, resolve interpersonal conflicts, and interpret HR policies and practices.
Lead and support employee engagement activities, including site events, recognition programs, team-building activities, and All Employee Meetings.
Serve as a local subject matter expert for employee benefits and payroll questions, coordinating with centralized HR service center and payroll teams as needed.
Coordinate benefits enrollment meetings, communications, and related processes.
Assist the site HR Supervisor with local compensation activities for salaried and hourly employees, including benchmarking against Eaton and external marketplace data.
Assist with special projects and continuous improvement of HR processes.
Analyze workforce trends and labor market data and provide insights to support business decisions.
Collaborate with HR Services on transactional HR matters, maintain accurate HR data, and complete audits for various HR functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.