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Lead HR Generalist

Eaton
Eaton Salary
Euclid, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026
Eaton’s AER FMC Fuel Motion Control Systems division is currently seeking a Lead HR Generalist.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You’ll Do

Position Overview:

The Human Resources Lead Generalist will directly support the HR team at the Euclid, OH facility in the development, implementation and administration of HR policies and programs to support the business objectives of the manufacturing facilities. This role provides leadership in the effective administration of recruitment & selection, onboarding, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and other HR processes. This role is also responsible for assisting with the implementation of policies and procedures as well as driving continuous improvement efforts within the function.

Job Responsibilities

  • Serves as a critical point of contact for the hourly union workforce.
  • Lead employee relations investigations for all hourly workforce matters.
  • Administers the grievance and disciplinary process, interprets contract language and advises on day-to-day matters related to wages, benefits and working conditions to maintain a consistent, fair and equitable treatment of employees and competitive stature in the marketplace.
  • Coordinate or assist in documentation gathering and represent the company position in Labor Relations proceedings associated with contract administration and employment practices.
  • Provide HR support to front line leaders managing hourly workforce, through on-boarding; 1:1 coaching; on-going training and development
  • Lead hourly talent acquisition and management activities.
  • Manage the New Employee On-Boarding activities including new hire orientation for both hourly and salaried new hires.
  • Manage and update the attendance tracking database, communication boards, seniority spreadsheet, HR shared drive, and discipline tracking process for the plants. - Implement and administer policies and procedures consistent with Corporate and Plant guidelines to ensure consistent and fair administration.
  • Support the department in administration of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) drug abatement and eye testing programs
  • Process and review all Kronos time entries prior to closing payroll. Ensure all training pay, hourly pay, department and shift changes are updated and adjusted. Partner with payroll on all new hires, transfers, terminations, vacation accruals, and all other financial liabilities.
  • Assists with bi-annual employee survey cycle to ensure smooth implementation. Supports Corporate functions during action planning phase post survey through effective feedback sessions.
  • Maintain all confidential documents, records, and employee files.
  • Promotes and maintains a safe work environment by implementing a culture of accidents prevention, investigation, equipment maintenance and application of rules. Identify, control and administer risk and danger in own area.
  • Promotes the company’s mission and vision by actively supporting Eaton’s ethics and values as well as quality policies.
  • Motivate and coach employees to maintain high levels of satisfaction, productivity, and quality through effectively utilizing available rewards and recognition channels to encourage and promote desired behaviors and results.
  • Support site training program, including strategic thinking for hourly workforce development; training tracking and administration; and continuous improvement.


Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree from an accredited institution required.
  • Minimum of 2 years of HR experience required.
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Only candidates currently located within a 50 mile radius of Euclid OH will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
  • Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.
  • This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Union experience preferred.


Skills

Position Criteria:

  • Labor law knowledge, data analytics.
  • Strong analytical and technology skills.
  • Adaptability,self starter.
  • Ability to effectively communicate through verbal, written, and presentations with varied audiences.
  • Able to build strong relationships at all levels throughout the organization.
  • Action oriented and organized.


All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Salary : $97,000 - $143,000

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