Company: Rockwell Automation

Job Title: Senior Human Resources Generalist

Location: Chelmsford - Massachusetts

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 25,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

At Rockwell Automation, we are doing things never before possible. By connecting the imaginations of people with the potential of technology, we are helping make the world more intelligent, more connected and more productive.

We need a diverse workforce to do our best work. We need the makers, the forward thinkers, the problem solvers, and everything in between. That is where you come in. We are looking for a Senior HR Generalist who will be responsible the day-to-day support for our North America Human Resources, Office of General Counsel and Finance teams. The position interfaces with all areas of Human Resources and across the enterprise in order to provide exceptional and consistent support for our employees and people managers. This position also plays a pivotal role in expanding the HR presence throughout the organization in support of culture change and other people initiatives.

What You Will Do:

• Perform the HR generalist responsibilities with a high degree of proficiency and autonomy in a complex environment.​
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners (HRBP) and HR Centers of Expertise (CoE) colleagues to bring value and support to the business through the deployment of new and existing HR programs or tools including employee development, performance management, coaching, team building, compensation programs, HR technology, compliance initiatives, early career recruitment and activities.
• Lead corporate initiatives and programs, such as employee engagement survey participation, communication of results and action planning with leaders and their teams.
• Partner with managers on their people priorities such as employee development, career pathing, retention actions, annual merit compensation review cycle .
• Advise and support managers to create and maintain a safe, positive, inclusive and engaging work environment, in compliance with local laws, where all employees feel valued and see Rockwell Automation as a place where they can do their best work. Support managers to communicate and implement Diversity, Equity & Inclusion priorities. 
• Deliver HR training provided by the CoEs to managers and employees, such as new manager onboarding. Customize content for client group as needed.
• Provide guidance to managers on performance management and actions required for improvement with the aim of preventing employee disputes.
• Manage, with input from manager and in cooperation with other HR colleagues, all voluntary terminations and reductions in force, including planning, costing, and documentation.
• Ensure local policies, procedures and employment documents are up to date according to local legal requirements.
• Take a leadership role in company-wide changes, such as restructuring and leading the associated change management efforts.
• Provide support for on-site audit/compliance reviews when necessary (regulatory/legal requirements).
• Support data collection and analysis for such things as investigations, legal reviews, tax audits, EHS requirements, compensation guidance and decisions. 
• Support integration activities for acquisition/joint venture employees. Lead certain aspects of integration as determined in partnership with the lead HRBP.
• Lead and support HR projects as assigned.
• Take a leadership role among the HRG population within the country/region/BU. Act as a coach and consultant to support less experienced colleagues.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of broad, HR generalist experience.
• Strong written and oral English communications skills, and strong influencing capabilities.
• PHR OR SPHR Certification is a plus.
• Theoretical knowledge of HR processes including performance management, coaching, conflict resolution, team building, employee development and facilitation.

This position is eligible to work in a hybrid capacity, with greater than 50% of time at the Chelmsford location and some time at your home office. The home office set-up is the employee’s responsibility. The ability to flex the home vs. RA office schedule in order to be in-person for key meetings and employee/manager interactions in person is required.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

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