If you are a Human Resources professional looking for multi-site leadership, Emerson's Discrete Automation has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in one of our manufacturing facilities (Florham Park, NJ - HQ, Aiken, SC - Plant, Charlottesville, VA - Plant, or Sandusky, MI – Plant ) , you will be responsible to lead Operations and Supply Chain plant HRBPs activities, provide thought leadership and business talent strategies for our North America Operations & Supply Chain function. The ideal candidate should be an HR leader who has excellent judgement focused on continuous improvement, positive employee relations, aligning HR programs with strategic objectives, and experience with plant and HR operations.

In this role you will also have the ability to establish credible, consultancy-based relationships with VP Americas Operations & Supply Chain, Directors of Operations, Plant Managers, Director of HR Americas, and HRBPs demonstrating proven business knowledge and savvy to provide beneficial HR strategies and solutions.

As a Regional HR Director, you will:

• This role is responsible for 6 of our North America facilities with a team of HR professionals supporting those sites (Charlottesville, Sandusky, Aiken, Lexington, Harlingen, Brantford CAN)
• Deliver key HR programs, standard methodologies, and people solutions to our operations and supply chain teams.
• Strategic consultation and coaching to senior leaders on organizational issues that contribute to the growth and productivity of the business and the team
• Collaborate on planning and development of business/employee related programs and metrics that promote company goals and objectives, oversight of performance management, talent development, employee, labor relations, policies, and operating procedures.
• Must be able to proactively manage a broad scope of initiatives & interactions from handling individual employee relations issues to providing advising to, and closely partnering with, senior management to effectively own the manufacturing people-related initiatives and the functions within those plants which includes Engineering, Operations, Automation, Procurement, Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain.
• Drive continuous improvement and consistency of processes to deliver exceptional support across our facilities
• Finds opportunities to enhance capabilities and productivity for the facilities
• Advances Operations initiatives through consultation and relationship building, while ensuring alignment with regional businesses
• Build and maintain a strong HR team; promote a culture of high customer service; actively encourage and foster sharing of ideas and cross-functional collaboration
• Creates an experience-based talent culture across the Americas operations organization in aspects of talent attraction, development, improving organizational health and driving high performance culture
• Empower frontline leaders in the business to create human-centric interactions, reduce complexity, and put decision rights (back) where they belong.
• Promoting and establishing a collaborative environment with HR Shared Services team to ensure timely and accurate process of all payroll transactions
• Develop strategies to address organizational change and related change management issues
• Lead compliance with all regulatory agencies and employment laws in collaboration with Legal/Compliance and business partner(s)
• Data - Tracks, analyzes, and uses appropriate workforce data from HRIS and other sources to make fact-based organization and people decisions
• Provide effective leadership in promoting environmental, safety, and health initiatives through positive reinforcement of safe behavior

WHO YOU ARE:
You partner with others to get work done. You develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals. You effectively communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. You keep confidences. You make sense of sophisticated, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. You hold yourself and others accountable to meet commitments. You make good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. You create a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. You recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. You plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Agility to anticipate changing business needs, and flexibility to effectively coordinate multiple priorities. Broad perspective from working in various industries, functions, or business situations

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• A bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience
• HR change agent who thrives in ambiguity, is flexible, and adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment
• Self-directed and able to balance demand, capacity, change, and agility
• Direct people-management experience with remote and local employees
• Ability to assess HR implications of business strategies and priorities
• Ability to use data and reporting to drive strategic decisions.
• Ability to address sensitive information and difficult situations with tact, discretion, and confidentiality
• Proven track record to partner and collaborate across global matrixed organization to optimize outcomes
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to travel between facilities to meet business needs
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• 4+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing and / or supply chain organization
• HR Certification such as PHR or SHRM-CP
• MBA or master’s degree is a plus

Flexible Work Schedule – Hybrid Work Option
This role has the flexibility of a hybrid work option up to three days a week. Our teams work together to ensure our chosen work schedules enable our creativity and productivity as we serve the needs of our customers.

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WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: We drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable.

We invest in our employees to ensure they have the marketplace knowledge, skills, and competencies to bring this Purpose to life while competing and leading in a global economy.

Our training programs focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership.

Our success is measured by the positive impact we make on people, our communities, and the world through our unwavering focus on environmental, social, and regulatory progress. Learn more about us!

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer you the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more. We also provide you flexible time-off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their experiences and perspectives – and that reflects the world around us. We believe a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson .

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, H-1, H-2, L, 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 leading global technology, software and engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets.

Our Automation Solutions business helps process, hybrid and discrete manufacturers maximize production, protect personnel and the environment while optimizing their energy and operating costs.

Our Commercial & Residential Solutions business helps ensure human comfort and health, protect food quality and safety, advance energy efficiency and create sustainable infrastructure.

We help customers in the world’s most essential industries solve the biggest challenges of modern life.

Every day, our global workforce fulfills our unified Purpose and lives out the Values we hold close as an organization: Integrity, Safety & Quality, Support Our People, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Our Causes – Planet, Humanity, Champion, Inclusion and Future – shape, define and fuel Emerson’s culture while inspiring our innovative spirit and driving our focus.

Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or recently received your master’s degree, you’ll find opportunities with us. Join our team and start your journey today!

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