Human Resources Generalist

Eaton; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 67,500 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Flexible time-off options

Job summary

A leading electrical manufacturing company in Nacogdoches, TX is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to assist in developing and administering HR programs. The role entails leading employee engagement initiatives and supporting hiring processes for a variety of roles. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree and 1-2 years of HR experience. This is a full-time, entry-level position offering a competitive salary range, with relocation assistance available for candidates outside a 50-mile radius.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Human Resources experience, including internships.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Special knowledge of state and federal employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Assist HR Manager in developing and administering HR programs.
• Lead employee relations initiatives and drive engagement.
• Support hiring and onboarding processes for various roles.

Skills

Process-oriented approach

Analytical ability

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Human Resources Generalist

Eaton – Electrical Sector

Location: Nacogdoches, TX. Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates outside a 50-mile radius.

Salary: $67,500 - $99,000 annually (general guideline).

What You’ll Do

The primary responsibility is to assist the HR Manager in developing, implementing, and administering HR programs and initiatives that support business objectives and maintain positive employee relations. The role facilitates recruitment, employee training and development, affirmative action and other compliance activities, compensation, benefits, employee engagement, and employee relations. It also utilizes data analysis techniques to proactively identify opportunities and develop recommendations for improvement within HR and the assigned business groups.

In This Role You Will

• Lead proactive employee relations initiatives and drive engagement across all levels.
• Support hiring, promotions, and onboarding for hourly and salaried roles; manage contingent staffing with external partners.
• Implement inclusion, diversity, and affirmative action initiatives; lead outreach, training, and coordination of I&D efforts.
• Develop and apply fair HR policies; coach supervisors to ensure accountability and high performance.
• Resolve employee relations issues, provide guidance on concerns, and manage conflict resolution and ER investigations.
• Support compensation and benefits processes, including salary adjustments, surveys, and employee inquiries.
• Promote a progressive HR environment focused on continuous improvement, communication, and teamwork.
• Contribute to special projects, continuous improvement events, audits, and safety initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• 1-2 years of Human Resources experience, including internships.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorships now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Special knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, and procedures related to recruitment, terminations, AAP/EEO, FLSA, unemployment, Workers’ Compensation, etc.
• Experience in a manufacturing or similar industrial environment.

Position Criteria

• Process-oriented approach to managing work.
• Ability to advance process standardization and promote continuous improvement using Lean management tools and creativity.
• Analytical ability including identifying patterns, trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships from data.
• Ability to break down complex situations into manageable components to solve problems.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills with employees and managers.
• Excellent communication skills; written and verbal, conducting presentations and training, employee counseling, and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational and leadership skills necessary to facilitate meetings, plan events, etc.
• Excellent technical HR skills in recruiting, compensation, benefits, EEO/AAP, employee relations, etc.
• Ability to drive results working with cross-functional teams through influence rather than direct authority.
• Superior knowledge of most aspects of the HR function and significant experience with organizational effectiveness.
• Current knowledge in state and federal labor laws, OSHA law, EEO, and affirmative action.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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. 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.