Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

If you are a Human Resources Generalist looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you in Aiken, SC. In this role, you will provide professional level support across a broad range of HR functions while helping create an engaging, inclusive, and high performing workplace. You will partner with employees and leaders to deliver people focused solutions that support business objectives, employee development, and a positive workplace culture.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities

Will Be:

• Partner with employees and leaders to foster a positive, inclusive, and high performing workplace culture.
• Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, HR policies, and people related programs.
• Lead hourly recruiting efforts and support workforce planning to attract and retain top talent.
• Administer key HR processes including onboarding, benefits support, compensation planning, and leave administration.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives, communications, and site-wide programs that enhance the employee experience.
• Maintain accurate HR records and support compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver HR solutions that support business objectives and organizational growth.

Who You Are:

• You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. You make sound and timely decisions, even when faced with ambiguity, by evaluating information and balancing multiple priorities. You communicate effectively through a variety of methods, ensuring information is clear, meaningful, and tailored to the needs of diverse audiences.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; or a combination of equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Experience supporting a broad range of human resources functions in a manufacturing, industrial, or operational environment.
• Knowledge of employee relations, recruiting, benefits administration, compensation practices, onboarding, and leave management.
• Ability to work independently while building effective relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

Preferred That Set You Apart:

• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employee populations in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with compensation planning, salary benchmarking, and workforce analytics.
• Familiarity with HRIS, payroll, and applicant tracking systems.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Experience leading employee engagement, communication, or culture building initiatives.
• Knowledge of leave administration, ADA accommodations, and employment compliance requirements.

Our Culture and Commitment To You:

• 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. We prioritize providing 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, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

About Us

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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