HR Manager

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a HR Manager. This role is based at our Waukesha, WI facility. The expected annual salary range for this role is $130,000 - $190,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. 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.

As an integral part of the site leadership team, the Human Resources Manager will fulfill leadership duties and provide input for strategy, direction, and continuous improvement for the plant. The HR Manager is responsible for overall leadership of the human resources function in support of all operations and support functions within the facility. This includes driving the Strategic HR Plan at the site level and defining and implementing strategic initiatives to ensure our continued success.

Key areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to: compensation, training, employee relations, leave of absence programs, staffing, culture, engagement and building organizational capabilities.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Actively contribute to site leadership strategy, direction, and continuous improvement using Eaton frameworks (Leader
  
  X, EBS, OpA, etc.).
• HR Strategy Development:
  Develop and execute site-specific HR strategies and goals to drive culture, compliance, and performance.
• HR Target Achievement:
  Lead efforts to meet plant-level HR objectives aligned with corporate and business group initiatives.
• Process Excellence:
  Drive HR functional excellence by deploying Eaton programs and standardizing sustainable HR processes across the enterprise.
• Policy & Compliance Guidance:
  Advise leadership on HR policies and legal compliance to support business objectives.
• Talent & Performance Management:
  Oversee performance cycles, talent reviews, succession planning, and organizational capability assessments.
• Employee Engagement & Communication:
  Lead communication strategies, change management, and employee engagement through surveys and committees.
• Culture & Inclusion Advocacy:
  Champion inclusion, diversity, wellness, and community involvement initiatives.
• Compensation & Lifecycle Ownership:
  Manage compensation, recognition programs, and promote leadership accountability for the employee lifecycle.
• Talent Acquisition & Development:
  Guide hiring strategies, retention planning, and employee development/training compliance.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years of progressive experience in Human Resources.
• Two (2) years of experience working in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• 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.
• Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates that reside outside a 50-mile radius of Waukesha, WI.

• Master's degree in Human Resources or Business from an accredited institution.
• Seven (7) years progressive experience in Human Resources.
• Five (5) years supporting manufacturing
• PHR or SPHR certification.
• Experience with the Eaton Business System (EBS) or other similar integrated business system.

• Must be able to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Able to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to understand, interpret and easily communicate and align Eaton policies and practices.
• Proven ability to influence and work effectively across all levels in a highly-matrixed environment.
• General knowledge of federal, state, city and county employment laws and ability to apply legal concepts to real world situations.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, while also able to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written…