Human Resources Business Partner

If you are a Human Resources professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Rainsville, Alabama manufacturing facility and reporting to the Sr. Regional HR Manager, you will serve as a key HR Business Partner responsible for delivering Emerson’s Support Our People Strategy for our Rainsville, Alabama manufacturing facility.

In this role, you will be accountable for driving HR initiatives and activities, while also leading safety the safety program. You will provide consistent, proactive support, direction, and advice to leaders and employees on HR practices, policies, employee relations, and benefits to help achieve organizational objectives.

This position includes ownership of all Safety responsibilities for the Rainsville facility, requiring a hands-on and proactive approach to communication, incident prevention, training, and technical reporting. We look forward to seeing your application!

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Provide coaching, guidance, and advice to managers on employee relations, attendance, disciplinary, and performance management matters.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to recruit, screen, interview, and evaluate candidates for exempt, non-exempt, and hourly positions.
• Resolve employee concerns in a fair and timely manner consistent with established practices.
• Administer and maintain HR systems and processes, including performance reviews, compensation, and compliance with corporate and governmental requirements.
• Process weekly payroll for hourly and non-exempt employees.
• Lead all Safety/Environmental programs and training, maintaining compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with safety leadership to investigate and manage safety matters, including workers’ compensation claims, injury investigations, incident reporting, and tracking.
• Serve as the key resource for Safety/ reporting and act as the site lead for OSHA, EPA, and internal/external audits and inspections.
• Manage HR processes including HRIS (Oracle HCM), recruiting (Oracle Recruit), contingent workforce (Beeline), payroll (Kronos), training, development, performance reviews, and recognition programs.
• Organize and facilitate new hire onboarding covering HR, safety, benefits, ethics, policies, and procedures.
• Support employee engagement by coordinating recognition programs, company events, and committees.
• Demonstrate leadership through integrity, professionalism, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

WHO YOU ARE
You maintain a positive outlook and forward-thinking approach despite challenges or setbacks. You build rapport in an open and inclusive way, adapting communication styles to different audiences. You establish accountability, promote a sense of urgency, and anticipate conflicts before they arise. You ask insightful questions, listen closely, and use your understanding of interpersonal and group dynamics to guide collaborators to successful outcomes.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Associate’s Degree and at least 3 years of HR experience, OR High School Diploma and at least 5 years of HR experience.
• Experience supporting an hourly population
• Proven ability to influence and advise both management and employees.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and make objective, data-based decisions.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• HR experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Oracle HCM proficiency.
• Experience working with Kronos.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:
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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