Human Resources Business Partner

Eaton; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s AER MSD Mission System Division is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner based in Davenport, IA. The role supports ~200 employees across multiple groups and blends strategic HR leadership with hands-on execution to boost performance and engagement.

Responsibilities include HR partnership with leaders, employee relations, compliance, talent management, and organizational support. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in manufacturing HR; relocation not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, HR, psychology, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Master’s degree and HR certifications (PHR/SPHR) preferred.
• No immigration sponsorship or CPT/OPT/STEM OPT accepted; must reside within 70 miles of Davenport, IA.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct HR support to functional leaders, contributing to strategic planning and day-to-day operations.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations matters and conduct thorough investigations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and partner with legal as needed.
• Support hiring, promotions, and internal mobility processes; contribute to workforce planning.
• Facilitate site-wide talent development initiatives and training needs.

Skills

Communication

Employee relations

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, HR, Psychology, or related field

Master’s degree (MBA or HR)

Job description

Eaton’s AER MSD Mission System Division is currently seeking a Human Resources Business Partner. This role is based in Davenport, IA.The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 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:Join a leader in aerospace innovation.Eaton’s Mission Systems division manufactures mission critical components for commercial aircraft, military life support systems, and aerial refueling products. As one of the Top 20 major employers in the Quad Cities, we are growing and seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support our Davenport, IA location.What You’ll DoThe Human Resources Business Partner serves as a strategic partner to leaders and employees, supporting approximately 200 team members across multiple functional groups. In this role, you will blend strategic HR leadership with hands on support to drive performance, engagement, and organizational effectiveness.Key responsibilities include:Strategic HR Partnership• Provide direct HR support to functional leaders, contributing to both strategic planning and day to day operations.• Maintain strong business literacy regarding financials, organizational culture, mid range plans, and competitive landscape.• Analyze HR trends and metrics to recommend proactive solutions and policy improvements.Employee Relations & Compliance• Manage and resolve complex employee relations matters; conduct objective, thorough investigations.• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws; partner with legal as needed.• Strengthen workplace relationships, morale, and retention through proactive guidance and coaching.Talent Management & Development• Support hiring, promotions, and internal mobility processes.• Contribute to workforce and succession planning in collaboration with functional leaders.• Facilitate site wide talent development initiatives, including learning sessions, internal career fairs, and employee listening sessions.• Identify training needs and provide coaching to support professional growth.Organizational Support• Help deploy corporate HR programs and initiatives across the site.• Provide support for union related HR activities when needed.• Perform additional related duties to support business objectives.#LI-LD1Qualifications:Basic QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Psychology, or related field from an accredited institutionMinimum 3 years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment.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.“This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.”No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 70 miles of Davenport, IA to be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.Preferred Qualifications• Master’s degree (MBA or Human Resources).• HR certifications such as PHR/SPHR.• Experience working in a union environment.• Strong employee relations background with proven change leadership capabilities.• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.• Demonstrated ability to drive results through data based decision making.• Strong analytical judgment to interpret regulations and recommend compliant HR practices.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.