HR Manager

Eaton Corporation; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Variable incentive program

Job summary

Eaton Corporation’s Mobility Group seeks an Human Resources Manager for the Carol Stream, IL plant. This role leads all HR functions and serves as a strategic business partner to the Plant Manager, driving engagement and organizational effectiveness for both salaried and hourly teams.

Relocation assistance is offered. The position includes a competitive salary with a variable incentive program and opportunities to influence leaders across the organization in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required for HR roles.
• Minimum five years of human resources experience.
• Two years of HR leadership in a manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Relocation assistance available for certain candidates outside Carol Stream.
• Eaton prohibits immigration sponsorship for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead all HR functions for the Carol Stream site.
• Partner with Plant Manager to align HR with business goals.
• Drive employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.
• Develop and coach HR team and leaders.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and Eaton policies.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

HR leadership

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/IR/Psychology

Master's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Eaton’s Mobility Group is seeking a Human Resources Manager at the Carol Stream, IL location.

This role will provide relocation assistance.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $125,000 - $185,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

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.

What you’ll do:

The Human Resources Manager for Eaton's manufacturing plant in Carol Stream, IL is responsible for leading all HR functions and initiatives for the site. Serving as a key business partner to the Plant Manager, this role provides strategic HR leadership and support for a manufacturing workforce comprised of both salaried and hourly employees across multiple functions. The Human Resources Manager will play a critical role in driving employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and a positive workplace culture while supporting business objectives. This position offers significant visibility and collaboration with division leadership and is responsible for leading and developing an HR team while influencing leaders across the organization.

Essential Functions:

• Champion a culture of learning, transparency, ethics, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement that supports Eaton's values and business objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership, driving positive employee relations and fostering a productive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.
• Lead talent management processes, including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, succession planning, employee development, and organizational capability building.
• Partner with plant leadership to assess organizational effectiveness, implement employee engagement initiatives, and develop action plans based on employee feedback and business needs.
• Lead and execute compensation, rewards, recognition, and salary administration programs, ensuring alignment with Eaton guidelines and external market competitiveness.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, labor regulations, and Eaton policies while providing guidance to leaders and employees on HR-related matters.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with Eaton standards and best practices.
• Own HR metrics and analytics, including tracking, reporting, and analyzing workforce data to support informed business and talent decisions.
• Lead training and development initiatives, including needs assessment, learning program implementation, leadership development, and continuous learning strategies.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to HR team members and support leaders through organizational change and business transformation efforts.
• Ensure effective personnel administration and HR operational processes that support business objectives and employee experience.
• Promote and embed a strong safety culture and continuous improvement mindset across the site.

Qualifications:

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years human resources experience
• Two (2) years of HR leadership experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or operations environment.
• Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates that reside outside 50-mile radius of Carol Stream, IL.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employee populations.
• In depth knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, and other applicable labor regulations. Knowledge of employment law in the state of IL is a bonus.
• Experience in employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, compensation, training and development, and organizational development.
• Experience partnering with operational leaders to drive business and workforce objectives.
• Strong analytical skills with experience utilizing HR metrics and data to support decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and coach leaders at varies levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with lean, six sigma, and/or continuous improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management / Industrial / Labor Relations or Psychology
• Master’s degree

Additional Information:

• Travel may be required (10%)
• Opportunity to gain exposure to and work with many cross functional teams
• Maintain, demonstrate, and teach a good understanding of the Eaton Values and Philosophies, and Eaton Business System

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