Head of Recruiting & HR

Human Resources Manager

Eaton's Mobility Group is seeking a Human Resources Manager at the Carol Stream, IL location. This role will provide relocation assistance.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $125,000 - $185,000 a year. The Human Resources Manager for Eaton's manufacturing plant in Carol Stream, IL is responsible for leading all HR functions and initiatives for the site. Serving as a key business partner to the Plant Manager, this role provides strategic HR leadership and support for a manufacturing workforce comprised of both salaried and hourly employees across multiple functions. The Human Resources Manager will play a critical role in driving employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and a positive workplace culture while supporting business objectives. This position offers significant visibility and collaboration with division leadership and is responsible for leading and developing an HR team while influencing leaders across the organization.

Champion a culture of learning, transparency, ethics, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement that supports Eaton's values and business objectives.

Serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership, driving positive employee relations and fostering a productive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.

Lead talent management processes, including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, succession planning, employee development, and organizational capability building.

Partner with plant leadership to assess organizational effectiveness, implement employee engagement initiatives, and develop action plans based on employee feedback and business needs.

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, labor regulations, and Eaton policies while providing guidance to leaders and employees on HR-related matters.

Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with Eaton standards and best practices.

Own HR metrics and analytics, including tracking, reporting, and analyzing workforce data to support informed business and talent decisions.

Lead training and development initiatives, including needs assessment, learning program implementation, leadership development, and continuous learning strategies.

Provide leadership, coaching, and development to HR team members and support leaders through organizational change and business transformation efforts.

Ensure effective personnel administration and HR operational processes that support business objectives and employee experience.

Promote and embed a strong safety culture and continuous improvement mindset across the site.

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.

• Five (5) years human resources experience.
• Two (2) years of HR leadership experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or operations environment.
• Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates that reside outside 50-mile radius of Carol Stream, IL.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Bilingual in English/Spanish.

• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employee populations.
• Knowledge of employment law in the state of IL is a bonus.
• Experience in employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, compensation, training and development, and organizational development.
• Strong analytical skills with experience utilizing HR metrics and data to support decision-making.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with lean, six sigma, and/or continuous improvement.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management / Industrial / Labor Relations or Psychology.
• Travel may be required (10%)