Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division is a U.S. corporation, created to provide Automation Solutions and Support to our customers in North America, Central America, and South America. Yaskawa is the world's largest manufacturer of AC Inverter Drives, Servo and Motion Control, and Robotics Automation Systems. Products are marketed through direct sales, partners, representatives, dealers, and distributors. Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division is a wholly-owned corporation of Yaskawa Electric Corporation of Japan. If you have a passion for Human Resources, we may have the perfect opportunity for you!

Yaskawa is searching for a Sr. Human Resources Generalist based in our Oak Creek, WI location. This position is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days per week in office. 

The Sr. HR Generalist will:

• Serve as a true business partner to engineering, sales, shared services to teams based in IL, CA and remote locations.
• Initiate strategic plans and drive execution to ensure the Motion Division meet both business and HR-related targets.
• End-to-end responsibilities for all HR procedures and processes such as: recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, organization design and development, performance management, compensation program design, policy development and implementation, and employment law compliance.
• Lead and implement HR processes such as the annual review process, employee surveys, organizational communications, leadership development plans, etc.
• Provide HR guidance and consultation for leaders and employees at all levels.
• Proactively identify HR organizational development and technology upgrades and offer HR solutions.
• Take an active part in the HR team projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, industrial relations or related field.
• 7 years of experience in Sr.HR Generalist/HRBP role, in a primarily professional (engineering preferred) organization. 
• Experience in employee relations, performance management, and talent development.
• Knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience with Ultipro/UKG Human Capital Management is ideal but not required. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven record of approachability, confidentiality, and ability to problem solve in complex situations with a strong understanding of business operations.
• PHR or SPHR certification (nice to have).

We offer the opportunity to experience the excitement, challenge and rewards of working in an entrepreneurial, fast growing, and industry-leading company where you will be challenged to manage projects and apply your skills to a wide variety of applications.

Some key advantages to working at Yaskawa include a global environment, career opportunities in diverse areas, and a highly competitive benefit package, including a generous 401(K) plan, profit sharing, corporate wide bonus plan and educational assistance programs for graduate courses. Yaskawa is an equal opportunity employer.

If the Sr. HR Generalist role sounds like a fit for your background and career goals, we would love to hear from you!