Human Resources Generalist

At Emerson, we are innovators and problem-solvers, focused on a common purpose: leaving our world in a better place than we found it. Each and every day, our foundational values—integrity, safety and quality, supporting our people, customer focus, continuous improvement, collaboration and innovation—inform every decision we make and empower our employees to keep reaching higher. As a global technology and engineering leader, we provide groundbreaking solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. Our Emerson Automation Solutions business helps process, hybrid, and discrete manufacturers maximize production and protect personnel and the environment while optimizing their energy and operating costs. Our Emerson Commercial & Residential Solutions business helps ensure human comfort and health, protect food quality and safety, advance energy efficiency and create sustainable infrastructure. Emerson, a Fortune 500 company with $15.3 billion in sales and 200 manufacturing locations worldwide, is committed to helping employees grow and thrive throughout their careers. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring options or a recent MBA graduate, you’ll find a variety of opportunities at Emerson. Join our team and start your journey today.

If you are an HR Generalist looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Ava, MO location, you will work in all areas of HR supporting a three shift manufacturing facility. This position requires the ability to manage and support both hourly and salaried team members. You will demonstrate the ability to lead safety, workers compensation, and unemployment programs as well as assist in recruiting, training, benefits, payroll, and policy administration.

• Manage the facility safety programs per OSHA and Emerson guidance

• Coordinate state unemployment activities

• Manage site workers compensation program

• Recruit, hire, and train team members to meet production needs

• Supervise two to three other HR team members 

• Support team members in application of benefits, retirement, unemployment, safety, and payroll

• Assist management team in the interpretation and application of policies and procedures

• Ability to lead classroom training for hourly and salaried team member

You interact and work with team members from all levels of the company. You take an investigative approach to gathering information and can make decisions based on that information. You follow up on your commitments and responsibilties to others. You help others manage disagreements over policy and procedure and are able to remain neutral in your opinions. You schedule work, training, meetings, etc. for yourself and others being able to take into account the needs of others. 

• Bachelor's degree plus at least 1 year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of team members and peers.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 

• Leadership skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects  

• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

• PHR/SHRM Certification

• At least 3 years prior HR experience

• Prior manufacturing experience

• Prior safety program management experience

• Open to relocation in the future for career advancement at Emerson

Our Commitment to Our People

We invest in our employees to ensure they have the marketplace knowledge, skills and competencies to compete and lead in a global economy. Our training programs focus on end-to-end development from onboarding through senior leadership.

Emerson places a high value on ensuring that team members have a good work-life balance. We provide access to a competitive benefits package, including the following: medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401k participation with a competitive immediate match, fitness center, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, and an online wellness rewards program. Immediate vacation and holiday leave available. Team member resource groups ensure that the Emerson values are incorporated into everyday team member life.

Our facility is in Ava, which is home to the national headquarters of the Missouri Fox Trotting Breed Association. Ava is a family-friendly small town enhanced with modern conveniences. Ava has been nicknamed the “Treasure of the Ozarks” and is located near the beautiful Mark Twain forest, Bull Shoals Lake, and Norfork Lake. Ava offers a Triple-A school system, local celebrations, and festivals, and diverse locally owned businesses.

Ava’s legacy includes providing 20 plus years of scroll technology expertise to our internal customers in locations including, Lebanon, MO, Reynosa Mexico, Cookstown Northern Ireland, Natchitoches, Louisiana, Suzhou China, and Rayong Thailand. Our scroll technology is integral in providing comfort and convenience in commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. The cold chain business helps ensure that food safely and efficiently travels from farm to fork. Approximately 600 team members work in Ava, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of expertise represented under this one roof, there are opportunities for advancement within the Ava location.

Our success is measured by the positive impact we make on people, our communities and the world in which we live. Learn more about us!.

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place.

Diversity and Inclusion at Emerson is about welcoming, respecting, and valuing the differences each employee possesses. Inclusion is creating a real sense of engagement, belonging and connection for all employees. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity & Inclusion at Emerson.

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, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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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BENEFITS: Human Resources & Talent Management