What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic HR Business Partner position at Emerson?
Job Description
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Deliver With Discipline and Rigor
You consistently deliver results with focus and accountability. You make sound decisions using data and judgment, even with incomplete information. You relate effectively across levels, functions, cultures, and geographies, and you navigate organizational complexity with confidence. You seek diverse perspectives, communicate with clarity, and build strong relationships to achieve shared outcomes.
For This Role, You Will Need:
We offer a competitive compensation package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. You'll have access to opportunities for professional growth, including training programs, mentorship, and career development initiatives. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our team thrives in a collaborative and innovative environment, where your contributions are recognized and celebrated. Join us and be part of a team that is committed to making a positive impact and supporting each other's growth and success.
About Us
WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
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 for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation
If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com .
About Emerson
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
No calls or agencies please.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Deliver With Discipline and Rigor
- Drive HR strategies and initiatives that align with organizational and business-unit objectives, ensuring commitments translate into measurable outcomes.
- Manage responsibilities autonomously while maintaining high standards, monitoring progress, and adapting approaches as needed.
- Partner with senior leadership to provide strategic HR guidance, thought partnership, coaching, and data-informed recommendations.
- Build strong networks across teams, functions, and geographies; proactively share information and collaborate to deliver results efficiently.
- Work closely with Functional and Geographic HR partners to align and execute global strategies.
- Provide analytical insights to support each Business Unit’s people and culture strategy; connect talent priorities with business needs.
- Help senior leaders navigate organizational dynamics and make talent decisions that improve team effectiveness and enhance the customer experience.
- Lead core talent management processes—including succession planning, performance management, and leadership development—in partnership with internal and external COEs.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, introduce new tools or approaches, and accelerate talent outcomes with agility.
- Drive engagement initiatives that promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
- Communicate with clarity and credibility; coach leaders and teams to elevate collaboration, shared goals, and organizational effectiveness.
- Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
You consistently deliver results with focus and accountability. You make sound decisions using data and judgment, even with incomplete information. You relate effectively across levels, functions, cultures, and geographies, and you navigate organizational complexity with confidence. You seek diverse perspectives, communicate with clarity, and build strong relationships to achieve shared outcomes.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years supporting senior leaders.
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.
- Demonstrated experience in talent management, employee engagement, and organizational development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to execute with discipline and operate with strategic focus.
- Proven analytical capability to transform data into actionable insights.
- Master's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
- HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR).
- Experience working in a global organization.
- Proven track record of leading HR initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong project management capabilities.
- Ability to influence and build effective partnerships with senior leaders.
- Proven ability to thrive amid ambiguity and drive clarity and progress.
We offer a competitive compensation package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. You'll have access to opportunities for professional growth, including training programs, mentorship, and career development initiatives. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our team thrives in a collaborative and innovative environment, where your contributions are recognized and celebrated. Join us and be part of a team that is committed to making a positive impact and supporting each other's growth and success.
About Us
WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
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 for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation
If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com .
About Emerson
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
No calls or agencies please.