HR Generalist — Early Career & Talent Programs

Emerson; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking an HR Generalist to partner with the HR team, drive early career talent programs, and build a robust pipeline of interns and co‑ops. You will analyze workforce trends, manage university partnerships, and provide data-driven insights to leadership.

This role includes campus outreach, recruitment events, onboarding, and partnering with HRBPs on initiatives. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field (or equivalent experience), strong communication, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field – equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Ability to use standard business software tools to manage data and communication.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to build trust and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to listen and respond effectively.
• Travel up to 25–30% during peak campus recruitment seasons.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key partner on the HR team, establish and maintain a positive and visible HR presence among all levels of staff.
• 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 program by partnering with many stakeholders: department managers, universities, Emerson Talent Acquisition function, and Human Resources.
• Work with managers to identify needs, create job descriptions, select, hire, and onboard co‑op and interns.
• Develop and deploy marketing strategies to attract early talent, especially with university engagement.
• Lead Emerson representation at college job fairs and recruiting sessions.
• Support and retain early talent pipeline for future entry‑level positions.
• Serve as a trusted partner in collaboration with the HRBP to co‑ops and interns, providing guidance on employee relations, coaching, and conduct while ensuring fair and consistent practices.
• Investigate and resolve workplace concerns within scope of the co‑op and internship program by gathering information, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate actions in collaboration with HRBP.
• Maintain a visible presence onsite to build relationships, address questions, and support an inclusive and engaged work environment
• Support employee activities programs, ERGs, recognition events and community involvement.
• Facilitate orientation and other onboarding meetings and trainings for new and current employees.
• Serve as 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.
• Prepares queries and reports as needed for the Human Resources function, which requires extensive analysis and initiates actions based on evaluation of these reports.
• Support the Human Resources Business Partners with special projects, communication initiatives, and coordination of departmental activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

Oracle HRIS

Kronos

Job description

Emerson is seeking an HR Generalist to partner with the HR team, drive early career talent programs, and build a robust pipeline of interns and co‑ops. You will analyze workforce trends, manage university partnerships, and provide data-driven insights to leadership.

This role includes campus outreach, recruitment events, onboarding, and partnering with HRBPs on initiatives. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field (or equivalent experience), strong communication, and the