Senior HR Generalist

Eaton Corporation; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation’s Santa Ana, CA site is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to develop and execute HR programs that drive culture and business results.

You'll partner with operations leaders to ensure compliance, lead staffing and talent initiatives, coach managers, and align programs with Eaton policies and legal requirements to make Eaton an employer of choice.

Join a team that values diversity and a proactive approach to workforce development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in human resources or a related function (communications, compensation / benefits, talent acquisition, talent management / organizational effectiveness).
• Minimum of 1 year 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and tactical human resources activities, implementations, projects, integration items, events and processes for the Santa Ana operations facilities.
• Guide, mentor and coach operations leaders regarding policies, practices, laws and regulations to ensure compliance with local and governmental regulatory requirements as well as Eaton policies, practices, aspirational goals and leadership attributes.
• Coach and influence leaders to improve leader effectiveness, positively impact workplace culture and make Eaton an employer of choice.
• Advocate, voice concerns and transparently share employee feedback with operations leaders through listening channels and facilitation of upward feedback discussions.
• Lead staffing and talent acquisition plans to align to business outcomes.
• Ensure effective training and communication processes and programs to meet current and future organizational needs.
• Coordinate disability claims, leaves of absence, and workers compensation claims with HR Services, their party administrator and other stakeholders as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Influence & partnership

Coaching

Analytical thinking

Accountability

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Eaton’s Electrical Sector is currently seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to join our team. This position is based at our Santa Ana, CA facility.

Position Overview

As a member of the extended leadership team, the primary function of this position is to directly support Eaton’s facilities in Santa Ana in the development, implementation and execution of human resources programs and policies to meaningfully impact workplace culture, make Eaton an employer of choice and achieve operational and functional goals.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $99,000 - $145,000 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.

What you’ll do

• Lead strategic and tactical human resources activities, implementations, projects, integration items, events and processes for the Santa Ana operations facilities.
• Guide, mentor and coach operations leaders regarding policies, practices, laws and regulations to ensure compliance with local and governmental regulatory requirements as well as Eaton policies, practices, aspirational goals and leadership attributes.
• Coach and influence leaders to improve leader effectiveness, positively impact workplace culture and make Eaton an employer of choice.
• Advocate, voice concerns and transparently share employee feedback with operations leaders through listening channels and facilitation of upward feedback discussions.
• Lead staffing and talent acquisition plans to align to business outcomes.
• Ensure effective training and communication processes and programs to meet current and future organizational needs.
• Coordinate disability claims, leaves of absence, and workers compensation claims with HR Services, their party administrator and other stakeholders as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in human resources or a related function (communications, compensation / benefits, talent acquisition, talent management / organizational effectiveness)
• Minimum of 1 year 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in human resources, labor relations, or business administration
• 2+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing plant or operations environment preferred
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience preferred
• Bilingual in English and either Spanish or Vietnamese

Skills

Position Criteria:

• Ability to influence and partner with stakeholders independently
• Strong coaching and facilitation skills
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Accountable and action-oriented; ability to drive change and business results
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills across all organization levels

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.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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.

To request a disability‑related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

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. 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.