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Senior Human Resources Generalist

7 days ago Waukesha, WI

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist.

This role is based in Waukesha WI. No relocation assitance will be provided.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year.

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.

What you'll do:

The HR Senior Generalist position will provide a broad range of HR support to business objectives, strategic goals, and human resource initiatives for an assigned client group at the Badger Dr Plant. The individual in this role will be assigned responsibility for production and salary employee population in areas such as employee relations, staffing, coaching, guidance, payroll administration, and other HR initiatives.

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In this role you will:

  • Deploy HR policies, practices and programs to manage talent, drive the culture, and align the organization for the Badger Dr plant.
  • Support day to day employee relations issues. Coach and counsel employees, front line leaders on employee relations matters. Maintain a consistent process for dispute resolution between employees and/or management.
  • Ensure data integrity in all HR systems with timely and accurate entry and gather data through HR technology systems.
  • Conduct investigations and recommend and facilitate resolution.
  • Own designated projects and actions to accomplish the overall goals and objectives of Human Resources Department
  • Support the recruitment process for open salary & hourly positions and assist in the selection and promotion process of the workforce, as needed.
  • Oversee leaves of absences; worker's compensation claims; maintaining compliance to applicable labor laws. You will maintain and assist in executing affirmative action and EEO plans to meet federal, state and corporate guidelines
  • Ensure plant compliance with governmental regulations pertaining to Affirmative Action, Americans with Disabilities Act and Family Medical Leave Act
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required
  • Two (2) years of HR generalist experience with at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment
  • 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.
  • No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Waukesha, WI will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Human Resources, labor Relations or Business Administration
  • Three (3) years of human resources generalist experience in a manufacturing environment
  • PHR or SPHR Certification

Position Criteria:

  • Ability to influence and impact others' decision making
  • Coaching/Facilitation/Conflict Management skills
  • Experience with positive employee relations and programs
  • Knowledge of HR compliance and legal issues
  • Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills
  • Must have high level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
  • Ability to understand, interpret and easily communicate and align policies and practices to the Eaton Philosophy & Values and Code of Ethics

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Client-provided location(s): Waukesha, WI
Job ID: Eaton-59155Waukesha
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-02-25T18:40:31

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)