Eaton’s Electrical Sector is currently seeking a Lead Human Resources Generalist to join our team. This position is based at our Santa Ana, CA facility. Relocation assistance will be provided.
As a member of the extended leadership team, the primary function of this position is to directly support Eaton’s facilities in Santa Ana in the development, implementation and execution of human resources programs and policies to meaningfully impact workplace culture, make Eaton an employer of choice and achieve operational and functional goals.
The expected annual salary range for this role is: $112,000 - $164,000 a year.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
- Lead strategic and tactical human resources activities, implementations, projects, integration items, events, and processes for the Santa Ana operations facilities.
- Advocate, voice concerns, and transparently share employee feedback with operations leaders through listening channels and facilitation of upward feedback discussions.
- Provide counsel to support and resolve interpersonal conflicts and employee relations issues.
- Analyze HR metrics and trends to inform decision-making and develop proactive strategies to address potential issues.
- Mentor and develop local HR team to drive functional excellence and provide guidance and support to divisional HR function to align and advance the greater CPS HR strategy
- Coordinate disability claims, leaves of absences, and workers compensation claims with HR Services, their party administrator and other stakeholders as needed.
- Develop and implement Inclusion & Diversity strategy for plant by leading engagement and community involvement initiatives to achieve Eaton’s aspirational goals.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring. Counsel and influence leadership on policies, practices, laws, and regulations to ensure all human resource policies and programs are in compliance with local and governmental regulatory requirements.
- Coach and influence leaders to improve leader effectiveness, positively impact workplace culture and make Eaton an employer of choice.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support organizational development and lead change management initiatives.
- Maintain an enterprise mindset by providing HR support to other local sites outside of base business as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in human resources
- Minimum 1 year of HR experience in a manufacturing plant or operations environment
- Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in human resources or an MBA with a human resources concentration
- 3-5 years of progressive HR experience in a plant or operations environment preferred.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish or Vietnamese preferred
- Ability to influence and partner with stakeholders independently.
- Strong coaching and facilitation skills.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Accountable and action-oriented; ability to drive change and business results.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills across all organization levels.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
This posting will remain open until filled.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. 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. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. #LI-NG1
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