HR Business Partner

If you are a Human Resources professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! As an HR Business Partner, you will serve as a strategic partner to employees and front-line leaders, aligning people strategies with business objectives to support operational success. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor, employee advocate, and change champion, helping to identify and address workforce needs while fostering an inclusive and high-performing workplace. Working closely with HR subject matter experts and plant leadership, you will implement practical, data-driven solutions that enhance employee engagement, support organizational goals, and drive business performance.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Partner closely with front-line leaders to strengthen employee relations, improve engagement and morale, enhance productivity and retention, and support a positive workplace culture.
• Serve as the primary HR resource for manufacturing employees and operations leadership by providing guidance on employee coaching, conduct, corrective action, policy interpretation, employment practices, workplace concerns, investigations, and complaint resolution.
• Analyze workforce trends, metrics, and key performance indicators to identify opportunities for improvement in retention, turnover, engagement, and overall organizational effectiveness, while leveraging data to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with leaders to understand current and future workforce needs, oversee recruiting activities and applicable pre-employment assessments, partner with staffing agencies on production hiring, and ensure compliance with federal and state employment requirements and Affirmative Action Program goals.
• Partner with Learning and Development, HR subject matter experts, and business leaders to deliver programs, initiatives, and solutions that support employee growth, leadership effectiveness, and business performance.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation while maintaining knowledge of employment laws and regulatory requirements to help reduce risk, ensure compliance, and partner with HR leadership and legal resources as needed.
• Support employee communications and workplace safety initiatives by participating in company and departmental meetings, collaborating with the Safety team on employee concerns, and contributing to accident reviews and safety committee activities as requested.

Who You Are:
You build strong partnerships and work collaboratively across functions to accomplish shared objectives. You communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, actively listening and adapting your approach to meet the needs of others. You readily adapt your approach and actions in response to changing circumstances while maintaining focus on desired outcomes. You value diverse perspectives, foster an inclusive and respectful environment, and consistently earn the confidence of others through honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressive human resources experience, including employee relations, compensation, benefits, training, and safety.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, employment law, and best practices, including regulations related to employee and labor relations.
• Demonstrated success building collaborative relationships and credibility with supervisors, managers, and key stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively within a dynamic environment while meeting deadlines and responding to changing business needs.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative when addressing business and employee needs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to influence, coach, and support leaders within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to leverage data, metrics, and trends to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
   

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• PHR or SPHR certification.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.

Our Culture and Commitment To You:
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We offer a range of medical insurance options, dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and more. Our culture includes flexible time-off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday benefits. 

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $90,000-$100,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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WHY EMERSON 

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON 

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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