Eaton’s AER MSD Mission System Division is hiring a Human Resources Generalist for an onsite role in Davenport, IA.

Act as a primary point of contact for employees and deliver timely HR support aligned to Eaton values
Support hourly talent acquisition activities, including:
- Candidate pipeline development
- Diversity and veteran outreach
- Career fair participation
- Partnership with hiring managers
Support employer branding through internal communications, community outreach, and recruitment initiatives
Coordinate and continuously improve onboarding and orientation to strengthen engagement and retention
Serve as a local subject matter expert for employee benefits and payroll inquiries, partnering with centralized HR and payroll teams as needed
Support employee relations by addressing concerns and applying company policies and procedures consistently
Produce and analyze standard and ad hoc HR reports for compliance, budgeting, auditing, and workforce planning
Facilitate employee engagement, inclusion and diversity, and community involvement initiatives
Partner with HR Services to process employee record updates, compensation changes, and related audits
Administer voluntary and involuntary separation processes, including exit documentation and offboarding activities
Prepare and distribute HR-related communications
Participate in annual HR projects and continuous improvement efforts

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum 1 year of human resource experience
Location requirement: no relocation offered; only candidates residing within a 70 mile radius of the Davenport, IA facility will be considered
Exemption: Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographic limitation
Immigration sponsorship: Eaton will not consider applicants requiring employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position (includes CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, and I-485 job portability)
Export-controlled information: access requires applicant to be a U.S. person, defined as:
- U.S. citizen or national
- U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder)
- Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157
- Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; PHR/SPHR certification preferred
2+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing and/or unionized environment
Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations including ADA, EEO, FLSA, and FMLA
Experience supporting employee relations, talent acquisition, onboarding, and performance management processes
Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
Demonstrated project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to build effective relationships at all levels
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Hiring process may include video and in-person interviews
Candidates are evaluated based on job-related competencies; privacy rights and data security are protected in accordance with applicable laws
For disability-related reasonable accommodation requests, call 1-800-836-6345; only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number

Compensation: USD 71,000 - 105,000 per year

Work model: Onsite (Davenport, IA)

Human Resources Generalist

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