HR Generalist

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Benton Harbor, MI, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Appliances
In Constant Pursuit of Improving Life at Home
The Role
Supports Whirlpool’s People Excellence strategy by executing HR processes, advising and coaching People Leaders, resolving HR inquiries, supporting talent and engagement cycles, and delivering strategic HR projects. Partners with Business HR and Centers of Excellence to improve processes, use data analytics, and enable business unit outcomes.
Summary Generated by Built In

Requisition ID: 73237 

About Whirlpool Corporation


Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant
pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen
and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving
needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid,
JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported
approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas -
41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional

information about the company can be found at
 WhirlpoolCorp.com. 

 

This role in summary

Whirlpool is looking for a dynamic HR Generalist, Senior Analyst, Business HR to join our Global Human Resources organization in Benton Harbor, MI.

You will be a part of our Professional HUB team, reporting directly to the Professional HUB leader.

You will support execution of our People Excellence strategy by providing consultation to People Leaders and, by executing key projects to enable the BU strategy, leveraged by technology and HR tools.

Your responsibilities will include


  • Execute HR processes and provide program support

  • Advise and coach People Leaders for inquiry and issue resolution tickets 
  • Executes key strategic projects as assinged in a broad range of ares, as prioritezed by the business Unit
  • Support HR annual processes and activity cycles through partnerships with the COE and Business HR. These process includes: Talent Assessment, Development and Engagement for example

  • Partner with Business HR to identify and deliver HR projects that will enable key business unit results 

  • Identify, develop,  and drive process improvements through data analytics, feeding into the other HR areas

Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor's degree

  • 3+ years of HR Business Partner or Generalist experience
  • 1+ years of Project Management experience


Preferred skills and experiences

  • Cutomer Service
  • Project Management 
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication Skills
  • Data Analysis
  • Finance Acumen
What we offer


Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).

Additional information





Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day.  We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:


  • Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. 

  • Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.

  • Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3+ years of HR Business Partner or HR Generalist experience
  • 1+ years of project management experience
  • Customer service skills
  • Project management skills
  • Continuous improvement skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Communication skills
  • Data analysis skills
  • Finance acumen

Whirlpool Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Whirlpool Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Whirlpool Corporation.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning medical/dental/vision along with mental-health and EAP resources in the U.S. First-day benefits are also indicated for some roles, reinforcing perceived accessibility of core coverage.
  • Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented support is emphasized through paid parental leave references, added caregiver leave options, and expanded family-building benefits such as fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement. External recognition for working-parent practices is cited as consistent with this family-friendly benefits posture.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as meaningful, including a 401(k) match and, in some descriptions, additional company contributions alongside other financial supports like coaching and purchase programs. This strengthens total rewards for employees who weigh long-term benefits alongside base pay.

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The Company
HQ: Benton Harbor, MI
43,598 Employees

What We Do

Life at home has been at the heart of our business for 110 years - it is why we exist and why we are passionate about what we do. Beginning with our founders to the everyday actions of our people, our values have always kept us grounded -- Integrity, Respect, Inclusion & Diversity, One Whirlpool, Spirit of Winning. What we do at Whirlpool Corporation matters because consumers trust our brands. We never take that for granted and we work every day to earn that trust as we are committed to being the best kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home.

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