HR Specialist III

Are you passionate about creating a world-class employee experience? Join our dynamic Employee Engagement team as an HR Specialist! You will work in our Shakopee, MN office and provide support to our employees.  You will assist them in answering general HR questions, processing and maintaining employee records, generating reports and providing additional administrative support.  

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Provides expert frontline guidance, and support, and acts as the first point of contact for employee queries by addressing questions related to policies, HR programs, paychecks, employee records, and personal information updates. 

• Executes projects of an administrative nature which require confidentiality, considerable independent judgment and have significant impact on internal/external customers or suppliers. 

• Maintains daily contact with internal customers and/or outside customers or suppliers, and originates forms of communication with job seekers, current employees, and other visitors. 

• Acts as the liaison for the Human Resources staff by performing various support duties, such as conference or meeting planning, preparing complex and sensitive documents, or coordinating department activities. 

• Prepares queries and reports as needed for the Human Resources function, which requires extensive analysis and initiates actions based on evaluation of these reports.

   

WHO YOU ARE: 

You relate comfortably with people across levels, functions, and cultures.  You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization. You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive. You identify opportunities that benefit the customer.  You manage uncertainty with confidence. You have a team-focused mentality, enjoy collaborating with and supporting other HR professionals, and like having fun at work.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• High school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED)

• 6 years of related experience 

• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this position. 

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams

• Experience with Oracle HR/HCM systems

• Ability to generate and analyze reports

• Bachelors degree a plus

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

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 starting salary for this role is $60,000 - $70,000 annually commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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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