HR Manager, MultiSite & Strategic HR Business Partner - Operations

Eaton; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a strategic, hands-on HR Business Partner/Multi-Site HR Manager to support a multi-site manufacturing and distribution network in Raleigh/Durham, NC. Relocation assistance is available from within the US. Minimal travel is expected (~10%).

The role oversees HR programs across 4 locations and 700+ employees, driving talent development, workforce planning, and employee relations. A bachelor's degree and 8+ years of HR experience in manufacturing are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• Minimum 8 years of professional HR experience.
• Manufacturing industry/operations experience required.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration for this position.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site and functional leaders to align HR strategy with business goals.
• Coach managers to improve leadership effectiveness and performance.
• Lead employee relations, investigations, and performance management.
• Drive workforce planning, retention strategies, and talent development across sites.
• Initiate HR projects focused on leadership development, engagement, and culture.
• Analyze workforce data to inform decisions.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and policy application.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and succession planning in a high-volume environment.
• Maintain site presence through travel and partnership with operations.
• Manage a small team of HR professionals.

Skills

Employee relations

HR compliance

Project management

Talent management

Workforce planning

Leadership development

Succession planning

Leadership partnership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in HR

MBA

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Eaton is seeking a strategic, hands‑on HR Business Partner/Multi‑Site HR Manager to support a multi‑site manufacturing and distribution network (4 locations, over 700 employees) in Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina. Relocation assistance is available to the Raleigh area from within the US. Minimal travel is expected (~10%).

The expected annual salary range for this role is $130000 - $190000 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

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with site and functional leaders to align HR strategy with business goals
• Coach and influence managers of people to improve leadership effectiveness and performance
• Lead employee relations, including investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management
• Drive workforce planning, retention strategies, and talent development across all sites
• Initiate and lead HR projects focused on leadership development, engagement, and culture
• Analyze workforce data (turnover, absenteeism, engagement) to inform decisions
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and consistent application of policies
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and succession planning in a high-volume environment
• Maintain strong site presence through regular travel and partnership with operations
• Manage a small team of HR Professionals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 8 years of professional human resources experience
• Manufacturing industry/operations environment experience required
• 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

• Master’s degree in HR, Management or MBA from an accredited institution preferred
• Experience within a Plant or Distribution Center
• Experience as an HR Partner for a multi‑site business

Skills

• Strong employee relations and conflict resolution experience
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements
• Opening new facilities and establishing culture experience preferred
• Demonstrated project management and employee initiative rollout
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MSOffice suite particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Expertise in full‑cycle talent management, including strategic workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, leadership development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with leadership and translate business priorities into scalable people strategies
• Proven experience partnering with senior leaders in complex, multi‑site, operational environments
• Experience managing complex employee relations and HR risk
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with experience presenting to leadership

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.

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.

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.