HR Business Partner

If you are a Human Resources Business Partner professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you in Elyria, OH. In this role, you will serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning people strategies with organizational goals. You will play a key role in shaping talent initiatives, driving engagement, and fostering a high-performing, inclusive workplace where employees can thrive.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Drive and implement people strategy tied to the business strategy for assigned client groups as the key liaison for all HR functions
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team and functional leadership to drive the overall recruitment plan through to successful new hire onboarding
• Serve as a thought leader and take a lead role on the development and implementation of HR programs and processes in Talent Acquisition and Talent Management.
• Accountable for the end-to-end delivery of HR services, providing strategic partnership on talent strategies and processes relative to organizational design, workforce planning, performance management, employee development planning, and compensation
• Provide meaningful consultation and coaching on employee relations matters consistent with all laws, regulations, and company policies
• Facilitate and drive enterprise talent management processes and frameworks including the talent review process
• Identify and partner on employee engagement initiatives as a key change agent to drive positive culture transformation 
• Partner with leadership to drive meaningful action planning as part of the employee engagement survey
• Administer all HR policies and practices, serving as an employee advocate while also acting as a trusted advisor to Professional Tools leadership

Who You Are:

• You enjoy a fast paced environment where you can be challenged with fulfilling work and opportunities to make an impact to the business.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field.  
• A minimum of 3+ years of progressive experience encompassing all functional areas of human resources.  A strong background in talent acquisition or talent management is preferred. 
• Knowledge and understanding of employment law and compliance requirements
• Ability to build relationships with all levels of the organization inclusive of senior leaders
• Proven ability to effectively coach employees and leadership through complex issues
• Strong customer service attitude and collaborative approach 
• Knowledge of leave management 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to extract actionable insights from data sets
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• PHR or SPHR certification is preferred

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

About Our Location:

Since the invention of the modern pipe wrench in 1923, the 25-acre RIDGID world headquarters in Elyria, OH has been developing tools that help trades professionals tackle jobs faster, safer, and more accurately. Today, more than 600 employees work in 734K sq. ft. of office and manufacturing space. The campus is also home to a factory tool service center and a state-of-the-art “schoolhouse” training center that educates and trains hundreds of tradespersons annually. In addition to the iconic wrench, the campus manufactures RIDGID battery hydraulic tools, pipe and electrical tools, and drain cleaning components, as well as Greenlee step bits and knock-out tools. Emerson’s Professional Tools business provides the industry’s broadest portfolio of advanced, reliable tools and technologies for the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades.

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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