Human Resources Business Partner

If you are a Human Resources professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Rainsville, Alabama manufacturing facility and reporting to the Sr. Regional HR Manager, you will serve as a key HR Business Partner responsible for delivering Emerson’s Support Our People Strategy for our Rainsville, Alabama manufacturing facility.

In this role, you will be accountable for driving HR initiatives and activities, while also leading safety the safety program. You will provide consistent, proactive support, direction, and advice to leaders and employees on HR practices, policies, employee relations, and benefits to help achieve organizational objectives.

This position includes ownership of all Safety responsibilities for the Rainsville facility, requiring a hands-on and proactive approach to communication, incident prevention, training, and technical reporting. We look forward to seeing your application!

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Provide coaching, guidance, and advice to managers on employee relations, attendance, disciplinary, and performance management matters.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to recruit, screen, interview, and evaluate candidates for exempt, non-exempt, and hourly positions.
• Resolve employee concerns in a fair and timely manner consistent with established practices.
• Administer and maintain HR systems and processes, including performance reviews, compensation, and compliance with corporate and governmental requirements.
• Process weekly payroll for hourly and non-exempt employees.
• Lead all Safety/Environmental programs and training, maintaining compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with safety leadership to investigate and manage safety matters, including workers’ compensation claims, injury investigations, incident reporting, and tracking.
• Serve as the key resource for Safety/ reporting and act as the site lead for OSHA, EPA, and internal/external audits and inspections.
• Manage HR processes including HRIS (Oracle HCM), recruiting (Oracle Recruit), contingent workforce (Beeline), payroll (Kronos), training, development, performance reviews, and recognition programs.
• Organize and facilitate new hire onboarding covering HR, safety, benefits, ethics, policies, and procedures.
• Support employee engagement by coordinating recognition programs, company events, and committees.
• Demonstrate leadership through integrity, professionalism, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

WHO YOU ARE
You maintain a positive outlook and forward-thinking approach despite challenges or setbacks. You build rapport in an open and inclusive way, adapting communication styles to different audiences. You establish accountability, promote a sense of urgency, and anticipate conflicts before they arise. You ask insightful questions, listen closely, and use your understanding of interpersonal and group dynamics to guide collaborators to successful outcomes.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Associate’s Degree and at least 3 years of HR experience, OR High School Diploma and at least 5 years of HR experience.
• Experience supporting an hourly population
• Proven ability to influence and advise both management and employees.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and make objective, data-based decisions.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• HR experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Oracle HCM proficiency.
• Experience working with Kronos.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit 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 prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
At Emerson, we are committed to encouraging a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their outstanding experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that encourage innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

The 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 about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

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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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