Human Resources Generalist

Eaton Group; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s IS AER FMC division seeks a Human Resources Generalist to sit on-site in Jackson, MS. The role supports employee relations, benefits, training, and Lean initiatives to meet site goals.

Key duties include coaching managers, attracting talent across production and professional roles, and administering HR policies while ensuring data integrity in HRIS systems. Preference for MBA or HR master’s and manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited Institution.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Human Resources.
• ITAR-related US person requirement noted.
• Eaton does not sponsor work visas.

Responsibilities

• Support employee relations, communications, benefits, and training activities at the Jackson site.
• Coach managers and employees on HR tools to improve performance and engagement.
• Attract and retain talent in production and professional roles, partnering with local colleges.
• Promote Lean practices and standard work to improve processes.
• Administer and maintain HR policies and programs at the Jackson plant.

Skills

Employee relations

Communication skills

Coaching & training

HR policy implementation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA or Masters in HR

Job description

Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Human Resources Generalist. This position will sit onsite in Jackson, MS.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $71000 - $105000 a year.

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.

The Jackson facility has approximately 500 (300+ bargaining unit and 200+ salaried) employees and is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and delivery of aerospace hydraulic components, systems and services to the global aftermarket and OEM markets.

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Generalist will support the execution of Human Resources functions such as employee relations, communications, benefits, training and development and support achievement of facility goals, targets and objectives for the Jackson site.

Job Responsibilities:

• You will coach managers and employees in understanding and applying HR tools to improve organization performance through employee engagement and manager effectiveness.


• You will build organizational capability by attracting and retaining talent in both production and professional roles, including partnering with local colleges and universities.


• You will promote continuous improvement using Lean management tools such as standard work, problem-solving techniques and work instructions.


• You will deploy and develop HR policies, practices and programs to manage talent, drive culture, and align the organization at the Jackson plant.


• You will administer the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement and maintain employee relations through the Union.


• You will ensure data integrity in all HR systems with timely and accurate entry and gather data through HR management systems.


• You will help drive employee engagement through providing guidance leadership of employee led committees and iERGs.


• You will collaborate with HR Services on all transactional HR matters.

Qualifications:

Required Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited Institution.


• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Human Resources.


• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.


• 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:

• MBA or Masters in Human Resources.


• One (1) year of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Skills:

• Strong ethics, values and the ability to influence others’ decision-making.


• Ability to manage multiple projects/activities; results-driven.


• Process-oriented and ability contribute to continuous improvement.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Coaching and counseling skills.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively and present in front of large groups of people and to senior management.


• Problem-solving and analytical skills.

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.

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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.

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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. 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.