Human Resources Generalist

HR Jobs; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Eaton’s AER MSD Mission System Division is hiring a Human Resources Generalist for an onsite role in Davenport, IA. You will act as a primary point of contact for employees and deliver timely HR support aligned to Eaton values.

Responsibilities include supporting hourly talent acquisition, onboarding, benefits and payroll inquiries, and employee relations, plus producing HR reports for compliance and planning. A bachelor's degree and 1+ year HR experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 1 year of HR experience.
• Location: Davenport, IA area within 70 miles; relocation not offered.
• Active-Duty Military Service members exempt from geographic limitation.
• Knowledge of ADA, EEO, FLSA, and FMLA.
• PHR/SPHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary point of contact for employees and deliver timely HR support.
• Support hourly talent acquisition activities and onboarding.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation to strengthen engagement.
• Serve as a local SME for benefits and payroll inquiries with centralized teams.
• Support employee relations and policy enforcement.
• Produce standard and ad hoc HR reports for compliance and planning.
• Drive employee engagement, inclusion, and diversity initiatives.
• Assist with audits, compensation changes, and records updates.

Skills

Employee relations

HR reporting

Onboarding

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

PHR/SPHR certification

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Eaton’s AER MSD Mission System Division is hiring a Human Resources Generalist for an onsite role in Davenport, IA.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary point of contact for employees and deliver timely HR support aligned to Eaton values
• Support hourly talent acquisition activities, including:
  • Candidate pipeline development
  • Diversity and veteran outreach
  • Career fair participation
  • Partnership with hiring managers
• Support employer branding through internal communications, community outreach, and recruitment initiatives
• Coordinate and continuously improve onboarding and orientation to strengthen engagement and retention
• Serve as a local subject matter expert for employee benefits and payroll inquiries, partnering with centralized HR and payroll teams as needed
• Support employee relations by addressing concerns and applying company policies and procedures consistently
• Produce and analyze standard and ad hoc HR reports for compliance, budgeting, auditing, and workforce planning
• Facilitate employee engagement, inclusion and diversity, and community involvement initiatives
• Partner with HR Services to process employee record updates, compensation changes, and related audits
• Administer voluntary and involuntary separation processes, including exit documentation and offboarding activities
• Prepare and distribute HR-related communications
• Participate in annual HR projects and continuous improvement efforts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 1 year of human resource experience
• Location requirement: no relocation offered; only candidates residing within a 70 mile radius of the Davenport, IA facility will be considered
• Exemption: Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographic limitation
• Immigration sponsorship: Eaton will not consider applicants requiring employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position (includes CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, and I-485 job portability)
• Export-controlled information: access requires applicant to be a U.S. person, defined as:
  • U.S. citizen or national
  • U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder)
  • Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157
  • Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158

Technologies

• HRIS systems
• Microsoft Office
• Excel

Benefits

• Various Health and Welfare benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Programs providing for paid and unpaid time away from work

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; PHR/SPHR certification preferred
• 2+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing and/or unionized environment
• Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations including ADA, EEO, FLSA, and FMLA
• Experience supporting employee relations, talent acquisition, onboarding, and performance management processes
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Demonstrated project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to build effective relationships at all levels
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

• Hiring process may include video and in-person interviews
• Candidates are evaluated based on job-related competencies; privacy rights and data security are protected in accordance with applicable laws
• For disability-related reasonable accommodation requests, call 1-800-836-6345; only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number

Compensation: USD 71,000 - 105,000 per year

Work model: Onsite (Davenport, IA)