Human Resources Generalist

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Are you a Human Resources professional who is passionate about helping employees reach their greatest potential and looking for an opportunity to grow your career? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

I'm Doug Cooper, and I lead Human Resources globally for Emerson’s Appleton Group business unit. As an HR Generalist , you'll serve as a key member of our global HR team, supporting our efforts to attract, develop, and retain our company's greatest asset: Our People! We’re a team that supports one another, learns from one another, and grows together! Come join the team and help us Support Our People!

This opportunity is based in Appleton Group’s Global HQ in Rosemont, IL working onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be

• Coordinating and streamlining the processes for the full employee life cycle including recruiting, onboarding, and promotions.
• Supporting annual Wage and Salary Planning processes.
• Planning and facilitating new employee orientation training on HR, safety, benefits, ethics, policies, and procedures of the organization.
• Assisting in the coordination of employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and inclusion initiatives to improve employee relations and build morale within our organization.
• Maintaining HR processes and systems such as the HRIS system (Oracle HCM), recruiting (Oracle Recruit), compensation and benefits, training, employee development and retention, performance reviews, and rewards and recognition for employees.
• Collecting, compiling and analyzing statistical data needed to track critical metrics and prepare reports.
  
  

Who You Are

You understand interpersonal and group dynamics and reacting in an effective manner. You readily distinguish between what’s relevant and what’s unimportant to make sense of complex situations. You remain energized and effective when faced with ambiguity and uncertainty. You know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

For This Role, You Will Need

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or a closely related field.
• 2+ years of HR experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart

• Fluent in Spanish
  
  

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during the annual merit review process. The total target comp range for this position is $70,000 - $95,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

Our Culture & 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.

Learn more about our Culture & Values (https://www.emerson.com/en-us/perspectives/culture-and-values) .

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!

No calls or agencies please.

Requisition ID : 25015866

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.