Human Resources Generalist

Are you a Human Resources professional who is passionate about helping employees reach their greatest potential and looking for an opportunity to grow your career? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

I'm Doug Cooper, and I lead Human Resources globally for Emerson’s Appleton Group business unit. As an HR Generalist, you'll serve as a key member of our global HR team, supporting our efforts to attract, develop, and retain our company's greatest asset: Our People! We’re a team that supports one another, learns from one another, and grows together! Come join the team and help us Support Our People!

This opportunity is based in Appleton Group’s Global HQ in Rosemont, IL working onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely.

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE: 

• Coordinating and streamlining the processes for the full employee life cycle including recruiting, onboarding, and promotions.
• Supporting annual Wage and Salary Planning processes.
• Planning and facilitating new employee orientation training on HR, safety, benefits, ethics, policies, and procedures of the organization.
• Assisting in the coordination of employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and inclusion initiatives to improve employee relations and build morale within our organization.
• Maintaining HR processes and systems such as the HRIS system (Oracle HCM), recruiting (Oracle Recruit), compensation and benefits, training, employee development and retention, performance reviews, and rewards and recognition for employees.
• Collecting, compiling and analyzing statistical data needed to track critical metrics and prepare reports. 

WHO YOU ARE:

You understand interpersonal and group dynamics and reacting in an effective manner. You readily distinguish between what’s relevant and what’s unimportant to make sense of complex situations. You remain energized and effective when faced with ambiguity and uncertainty. You know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED: 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or a closely related field.
• 2+ years of HR experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART:  

• Fluent in Spanish

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Learn more about our Culture & Values. 

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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 w