Lead HR Generalista

Eaton; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton in Santa Ana, CA seeks an HR leader to drive strategic and tactical human resources for the plant operations. You will mentor local HR staff, analyze metrics, lead inclusion and diversity initiatives, manage employee relations and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on collaboration with operations and cross-functional partners to support organizational development. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, a Master’s in HR or MBA with HR concentration, and 3–5 years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in human resources.
• Minimum 1 year of HR experience in a manufacturing plant or operations environment.
• Master’s degree in human resources or an MBA with a human resources concentration.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience in a plant or operations environment preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or Vietnamese preferred.
• Must have US work authorization now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and tactical human resources activities, implementations, projects, integration items, events, and processes for the Santa Ana operations facilities.
• Advocate, voice concerns, and transparently share employee feedback with operations leaders through listening channels and facilitation of upward feedback discussions.
• Provide counsel to support and resolve interpersonal conflicts and employee relations issues.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to inform decision-making and develop proactive strategies to address potential issues.
• Mentor and develop local HR team to drive functional excellence and provide guidance and support to divisional HR function to align and advance the greater CPS HR strategy
• Coordinate disability claims, leaves of absences, and workers compensation claims with HR Services, their party administrator and other stakeholders as needed.
• Develop and implement Inclusion & Diversity strategy for plant by leading engagement and community involvement initiatives to achieve Eaton’s aspirational goals.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring. Counsel and influence leadership on policies, practices, laws, and regulations to ensure all human resource policies and programs are in compliance with local and governmental regulatory requirements.
• Coach and influence leaders to improve leader effectiveness, positively impact workplace culture and make Eaton an employer of choice.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support organizational development and lead change management initiatives.
• Maintain an enterprise mindset by providing HR support to other local sites outside of base business as needed.

Skills

HR experience

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in HR or MBA with HR concentration

Job description

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Minimum of 3 years of experience in human resources

Minimum 1 year of HR experience in a manufacturing plant or operations environment

Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.

Master’s degree in human resources or an MBA with a human resources concentration

3-5 years of progressive HR experience in a plant or operations environment preferred.

Bilingual in English and Spanish or Vietnamese preferred

Lead strategic and tactical human resources activities, implementations, projects, integration items, events, and processes for the Santa Ana operations facilities.

Advocate, voice concerns, and transparently share employee feedback with operations leaders through listening channels and facilitation of upward feedback discussions.

Provide counsel to support and resolve interpersonal conflicts and employee relations issues.

Analyze HR metrics and trends to inform decision-making and develop proactive strategies to address potential issues.

Mentor and develop local HR team to drive functional excellence and provide guidance and support to divisional HR function to align and advance the greater CPS HR strategy

Coordinate disability claims, leaves of absences, and workers compensation claims with HR Services, their party administrator and other stakeholders as needed.

Develop and implement Inclusion & Diversity strategy for plant by leading engagement and community involvement initiatives to achieve Eaton’s aspirational goals.

Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring. Counsel and influence leadership on policies, practices, laws, and regulations to ensure all human resource policies and programs are in compliance with local and governmental regulatory requirements.

Coach and influence leaders to improve leader effectiveness, positively impact workplace culture and make Eaton an employer of choice.

Collaborate cross-functionally to support organizational development and lead change management initiatives.

Maintain an enterprise mindset by providing HR support to other local sites outside of base business as needed.