HR Business Partner

We are seeking a highly capable Human Resources Business Partner to join our team in Austin, TX. In this role, you will manage key HR initiatives and partner closely with senior leaders across Emerson's Test & Measurement Product R&D (PR&D) organization, with additional support to select General & Administrative (G&A) functions. You will combine disciplined execution with strategic insight to drive organizational effectiveness, strengthen talent outcomes, and enhance employee engagement across a globally distributed engineering and corporate portfolio spanning multiple countries.

As a valued member of a collaborative and high-performing HR Business Partner organization, you will contribute both hands-on and strategically, ensuring HR priorities are aligned with business goals and grounded in data-driven insights.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Deliver With Discipline and Rigor

• Drive HR strategies and initiatives that align with PR&D and G&A organizational and business-unit objectives, ensuring commitments translate into measurable outcomes.
• Manage responsibilities autonomously while maintaining high standards, monitoring progress, and adapting approaches as needed.
• Execute annual compensation processes (salary planning, bonus, RSU) for the supported population, partnering with Total Rewards on market data and recommendations.

Collaborate to Realize Value

• Partner with directors and senior managers within PR&D and G&A to provide strategic HR guidance, thought partnership, coaching, and data-informed recommendations.
• Build strong networks across teams, functions, and geographies; proactively share information and collaborate to deliver results efficiently.
• Work closely with Geographic HRBPs, HR COEs (Talent Acquisition, Talent Growth, Total Rewards), and HR Operations to align and execute global strategies.

Fuel Growth Through Customer Focus

• Provide analytical insights to support each function's people and culture strategy; connect talent priorities with business needs across both technical R&D engineering and corporate G&A environments.
• Help leaders navigate organizational dynamics and make talent decisions that improve team effectiveness and enhance the customer experience.
• Use HR data and analytics to identify trends, provide insights, and drive action on workforce challenges such as attrition, engagement, and skills gaps.

Innovate for Impact

• Lead and facilitate core talent management processes — including performance reviews, 9-box calibrations, succession planning, engagement surveys, and individual development plans — in partnership with internal and external COEs.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, introduce new tools or approaches, and accelerate talent outcomes with agility.
• Support the implementation and adoption of enterprise HR initiatives within the supported functions.

Unlock the Power of the Team

• Drive engagement initiatives that promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture — contributing to PR&D culture transformation efforts and engagement survey action planning.
• Communicate with clarity and credibility; coach leaders and teams to elevate collaboration, shared goals, and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Support organizational transitions, change management, and workforce planning initiatives in partnership with the Director.

Who You Are:

You consistently deliver results with focus and accountability. You make sound decisions using data and judgment, even with incomplete information. You relate effectively across levels, functions, cultures, and geographies, and you navigate organizational complexity with confidence. You seek diverse perspectives, communicate with clarity, and build strong relationships to achieve shared outcomes. You work independently and deliver consistent results, proactively seeking and sharing information with team members and other groups.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (required).
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years supporting senior leaders.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.
• Demonstrated experience in talent management, employee engagement, and organizational development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to execute with discipline and operate with strategic focus.
• Proven analytical capability to transform data into actionable insights.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Master's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR).
• Experience supporting R&D, engineering, or technology populations preferred.
• Experience working in a global organization.
• Proven track record of leading HR initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Ability to influence and build effective partnerships with senior leaders.
• Proven ability to thrive amid ambiguity and drive clarity and progress.
• Experience with enterprise HR systems (Oracle HCM preferred).

Our Culture & 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 and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, profit sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. 

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.

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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