Human Resources Director - Employee Relations, ...

Eatonu2019s Electrical Sector Americas (ES-A) group is currently seeking an HR Director u2013 Employee Relations, Programs & Functional Excellence to join our team. This position can be based at the following Eaton locations: Moon Township PA, Beachwood OH, Milwaukee WI, Raleigh NC or Charlotte NC. Relocation within hiring country is offered only to the Moon Township location. Position Overview: The HR Director will set the strategic direction for employee relations, ensuring consistent policies, compliance and best practice within ES-A. Additionally, they will oversee complex investigations, labor relations and risk mitigation to maintain a fair and inclusive workforce. This role will also be responsible for HR Functional Excellence & Programs for ESA and will drive operational excellence across HR processes and systems and drive standardization and continuous improvement to elevate HR's impact and efficiency. The Electrical Sector Americau2019s business is over $13 billion in revenue and over 34,000 employees across 15+ countries and 50+ plants. Job Responsibilities: u2022 Shape and champion the employee experience that drives engagement and retention across the organization. u2022 Support transformation initiatives and contingent workforce strategies aligned with organizational priorities. u2022 Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and senior leadership, building advanced ER capability and leadership effectiveness. u2022 Set ESA standards for compliance with labor laws, diversity and employment regulations. u2022 Anticipate and interpret legal trends; influence policy development to mitigate organizational risk. u2022 Sponsor compliance programs and ensure HR teams are equipped to manage regulatory responsibilities globally. u2022 Define and govern ER policy frameworks for complex, high-impact scenarios (e.g., ADA, FMLA, global mobility, disability etc.). u2022 Oversee risk assessments for site-level policy changes and ensure alignment with corporate governance. u2022 Provide oversight for investigations, disciplinary actions, and high-risk terminations u2022 Advise on complex ethics and compliance issues and investigations, providing consult and recommendations on outcomes u2022 Lead response strategies for US labor activity and guide labor negotiations globally u2022 Partner with HR leadership on restructuring, workforce planning, and organizational design. u2022 Influence decisions to ensure ER integration and risk mitigation. u2022 Drive global payroll, time, and labor strategies that enable operational excellence. u2022 Sponsor and facilitate ER/ Labor training for HR and leadership teams. u2022 Position the organization as a leader in labor compliance and employee relations through proactive education, communication and management u2022 25 percent travel anticipated Qualifications: Required Qualifications: u2022 Bacheloru2019s Degree from an accredited institution u2022 Minimum ten (10) years of professional HR experience u2022 Experience leading HR for multiple sites and/or distributed workforce u2022 Experience in unionized manufacturing environments u2022 Experience leading employee relations strategies in a matrixed environment u2022 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: u2022 Masteru2019s Degree or SPHR Certification Position Success Criteria: u2022 Business Acumen: Ability to anticipate talent needs and align HR strategy with technical and operational goals. u2022 Workforce Analytics: Translate data into actionable insights; influence decisions through compelling storytelling. u2022 Coaching & Assessment: Trusted advisor on talent and organizational matters; closes capability gaps to drive results. u2022 Organizational Design: Leads strategic change to optimize structure, process, and talent alignment. u2022 Change Enablement: Guides leaders through transformation using data-driven insights and a people-first approach. u2022 Accountable for results which impact the entire business or function. u2022 Adaptable and comfortable in a fast changing, matrix management environment u2022 Be an inspirational leader and develop inspirational leaders u2013 focus on continuous learning and servant leadership u2022 Deep understanding of Compliance expertise - employment laws (EEO, ADA, FMLA, etc) 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 $165000 - $242000 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._ 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. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. 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.

Created: 2026-02-09