HR Director, Power Delivery & Regulation
Eaton is curretly seeking an HR Director for the Power Delivery & Regulation Division. This position is based in Waukesha, WI and relocation assistance within hiring country is offered
Position Overview:
The HR Director for Eaton's Power Delivery & Regulation Division (PDRD) provides strategic HR leadership for a $1.2B business with ~1,500 employees across four manufacturing sites. The Power Delivery & Regulation Division (PDRD) plays a vital role in defining and executing competitive solutions to respond to the macro trends specific to energy transition, electrification, and grid resilience.
Reporting directly to the SVP/GM of PDRD, this role partners with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business goals, drive a positive and inclusive culture, and build organizational capability during a period of growth and operational expansion for the division.
Essential responsibilities include:
Organizational Effectiveness
• Partner with the SVP/GM, VP HR, and division leadership team to align HR programs and initiatives with strategic business objectives.
• Deploy contemporary practices that support a positive employee experience. Foster a culture of inclusion and engagement in alignment with Eaton's values and the Eaton Business System (EBS).
• Develop and implement solutions to organizational challenges by leading and coaching others through change.
• Foster a culture of safety and compliance, driving a zero-incident mindset.
• Represent Eaton in the community and employer associations to strengthen external partnerships and employer brand.
Talent Champion
• Build organizational capability through ownership of division talent processes, including talent acquisition, assessment, performance development, leadership coaching, succession planning, engagement, and retention.
• Manage compensation, rewards, and recognition programs to support a pay-for-performance culture.
Functional Capabilities
• Lead and develop a team of 15+ HR professionals, fostering collaboration, accountability, and knowledge sharing. Attract, coach, mentor and facilitate growth of strong HR business partners, developing a pipeline of talent for the future.
• Drive HR functional excellence through the deployment of Eaton programs in alignment with EBS.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and retention of best practices across the HR function within PDRD and enterprise-wide.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum ten (10) years experience with increasing responsibility in a progressive HR environment.
• Minimum two (2) years of functional or direct people management experience.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment or working with a large field-based organization
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree and/or HR certification preferred.
• Multi site HR leadership experience
Skills:
• Strong organizational coach. Demonstrated experience as a trusted advisor on business, organizational and people matters. Strong employee relations skills with the proven ability to drive change and leadership ownership/accountability.
• Strong cultural steward. Demonstrated experience as strategist and advocate for desired organizational culture.
• Strong solution builder. Proven ability to translate business insight and external trends into agile, results-driven HR solutions.
• Drives for results with a sense of urgency. Uses data to make informed decisions.
• Knowledge of relevant USA local/ state/ federal employment laws.
At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $158249.97 - $232099.96 a year. This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)