Human Resources Generalist

Emerson; Ash Flat (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee resource groups

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Emerson seeks an HR professional to partner with employees and leaders in a manufacturing environment. You will support employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and organizational effectiveness while upholding Emerson's values of innovation, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion.

You will be on the production floor, build trusted relationships, and drive engagement and compliant HR processes across the workforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting HR functions such as employee relations and engagement, recruiting, training, or safety in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Ability to use standard business software to manage data and communication.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships across all levels.
• Clear, professional communication and active listening.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an HR partner to employees and leaders, guiding on employee relations and policy interpretation while ensuring fair practices.
• Investigate and resolve workplace concerns with documented findings and actions.
• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor to support an inclusive work environment.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting for production and skilled trades, ensuring compliance with laws and affirmative action goals.
• Collaborate with Environmental Health & Safety and other teams to support safety initiatives and culture.
• Manage onboarding, offboarding, benefits guidance, engagement initiatives, and employee surveys.
• Maintain HR records, analyze and report HR metrics, and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruiting

Training & development

Safety

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

Oracle HRIS

Kronos

Job description

Description

If you are a Human Resources professional Iooking for an opportunity to grow your career, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by supporting a dynamic manufacturing environment. As an HR partner, you will collaborate closely with employees and leaders to foster a positive, inclusive workplace, provide guidance on employee relations, and contribute to talent acquisition and organizational effectiveness. This position plays a key role in advancing Emerson's values of innovation, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion while helping employees and the business thrive.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to employees and leaders, providing guidance on employee relations, coaching, conduct, and policy interpretation while ensuring fair and consistent practices
• Investigate and resolve workplace concerns by gathering information, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate actions
• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor to build relationships, address questions, and support an inclusive and engaged work environment
• Lead full-cycle recruiting for production and skilled trade roles, including pre-employment processes, while supporting compliance with employment laws and affirmative action goals
• Partner with leaders and cross-functional teams, including Environmental Health & Safety, to support communication, safety initiatives, and a positive workplace culture
• Support employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, offboarding, benefits guidance, engagement initiatives, and the Employee Opinion Survey process
• Maintain accurate HR records, analyze and report HR metrics, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements

Who You Are: You act fairly despite conflicting demands of stakeholders and build trust through balanced decision-making. You collaborate effectively, earning the support of others while working toward shared goals. You provide direct and actionable feedback with confidence and respect. You carefully consider relevant factors and use sound judgment to make decisions, while adjusting your communication style to connect with diverse audiences and ensure understanding.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field – equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Experience supporting HR functions such as employee relations and engagement, recruiting, training, or safety in a manufacturing or similar environment
• Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• 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
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally (up to 10%)
• Legal Authorization to work in the US, sponsorship will not be provided

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Advanced degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Broader experience across multiple HR disciplines or increased depth in employee relations and talent acquisition
• Familiarity with HR information systems such as Oracle or workforce management tools such as Kronos
• Experience using HR data and metrics to inform decisions and improve outcomes

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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