Eaton's Electrical Sector America - ARS/Fibrebond division is currently seeking a Plant Human Resources Manager for its new manufacturing facility located in North Little Rock, AR. This role is a critical member of the inaugural leadership team of the facility. Relocation assistance is available to candidates currently residing in the US.
As the Human Resources Manager, you will lead the site's Human Resources function and partner with local leadership, division leadership, functional leaders, and the HR team to align people programs with strategic objectives and annual business goals. You will support the startup and ramp-up of the new manufacturing facility through workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, and leadership development. You will build organizational capability, foster employee engagement, and deploy Eaton HR policies and processes while providing coaching and change management expertise to support organizational effectiveness.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $130,000 - $190,000 a year. This position 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.
Fibrebond, an Eaton company, designs and manufactures pre integrated modular buildings and power enclosures that protect mission critical equipment for data center, industrial, utility, and communications customers. Headquartered in Minden, Louisiana, Fibrebond is known for its engineered to order solutions that support complex infrastructure projects across North America. In 2025, Fibrebond was acquired by Eaton, expanding Eaton's modular solutions portfolio while preserving Fibrebond's strong engineering expertise, customer focus, and manufacturing operations in Louisiana.
What you'll do:- Lead the site's HR function and align HR programs and initiatives with business strategy, startup milestones, and annual operating goals.
- Support the greenfield site opening and production ramp-up through workforce planning, recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and training coordination.
- Foster a culture of learning, transparency, ethics, accountability, and efficiency as the new facility establishes its operating practices.
- Drive positive employee relations, deploy employee communication plans, and use employee feedback and survey results to identify issues and implement action plans.
- Own the site talent acquisition strategy to meet hourly and salaried staffing needs and support business growth.
- Build organizational capability through talent assessment, performance management, employee development, succession planning, and retention initiatives.
- Manage employee compensation, reward, and recognition programs in alignment with Eaton practices and external market benchmarks.
- Implement HR policies, procedures, and performance management processes in accordance with Eaton standards and applicable employment requirements.
- Coach and mentor leaders, develop the HR team, and guide organizational change to strengthen leadership capability and accountability.
- Promote a strong safety and continuous improvement culture through employee involvement, communication, and partnership with manufacturing leaders.
- Consider employment-related legal implications in business decisions and support compliance with applicable labor and employment laws.
- Other duties and projects assigned.
Qualifications:Basic (required) Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Five (5) or more years of progressive human resources experience supporting an industrial, distribution, or manufacturing environment.
- Ability and willingness to work on-site in North Little Rock, Arkansas five (5) days per week, with flexibility to support a manufacturing facility that works overtime, including weekends.
- 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 in business administration or human resources from an accredited institution.
- Two (2) or more years of experience managing a team of direct reports.
- Previous experience delivering comprehensive HR support within industrial or manufacturing operations, including direct support of plant-floor employees and leaders.
- Prior experience developing HR systems and strategies and supporting leadership and organizational development.
- Previous experience supporting a greenfield or brownfield manufacturing location.
- PHR or SHRM certification.
Skills:- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Effective interpersonal skills to resolve conflict, develop employees and facilitate corrective action while fostering an environment that supports Eaton values & philosophy.
- Strong people leadership, coaching, and influencing skills, with the ability to empower, develop, and motivate others.
- Comfortability managing ambiguity and ability to pivot as business priorities evolve.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all organizational levels while maintaining discretion and professionalism.
- Demonstrated critical thinking, business acumen, and change management skills with a focus on achieving results.
- Ability to build organizational capability through talent acquisition, assessment, performance management, employee development, succession planning, and retention.
- Demonstrated ability to implement employee involvement and ownership initiatives that strengthen employee engagement.
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