HR Specialist III

Are you passionate about creating a world‑class employee experience? Join our dynamic Employee Engagement team as an HR Specialist! You will work in our Shakopee, MN office and provide support to our employees. You will assist them in answering general HR questions, processing and maintaining employee records, generating reports and providing additional administrative support. In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Provides expert frontline guidance, and support, and acts as the first point of contact for employee queries by addressing questions related to policies, HR programs, paychecks, employee records, and personal information updates. Executes projects of an administrative nature which require confidentiality, considerable independent judgment and have significant impact on internal/external customers or suppliers. Maintains daily contact with internal customers and/or outside customers or suppliers, and originates forms of communication with job seekers, current employees, and other visitors. Acts as the liaison for the Human Resources staff by performing various support duties, such as conference or meeting planning, preparing complex and sensitive documents, or coordinating department activities. Prepares queries and reports as needed for the Human Resources function, which requires extensive analysis and initiates actions based on evaluation of these reports. WHO YOU ARE: You relate comfortably with people across levels, functions, and cultures. You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization. You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive. You identify opportunities that benefit the customer. You manage uncertainty with confidence. You have a team‑focused mentality, enjoy collaborating with and supporting other HR professionals, and like having fun at work. For This Role, You Will Need: High school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED) 6 years of related experience Legal authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this position. Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart: Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Proficiency with Microsoft Teams Experience with Oracle HR/HCM systems Ability to generate and analyze reports Bachelor’s degree a plus Our Culture & Commitment to You: Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The starting salary for this role is $60,000 - $70,000 annually commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities and experience each candidate brings to a role. 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 and know that to do your best you must have 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, profit‑sharing retirement, 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr