Human Resources Generalist

About the Role

As the Human Resources Generalist, you will serve as a strategic partner supporting early talent development, workforce analytics, employee engagement, and Emerson's early career talent strategy. This role leads our co-op and internship programs while partnering with HR Business Partners on various projects. You'll be the face of Emerson to university students, driving talent acquisition, fostering university partnerships, and building a strong pipeline of future talent. This position offers broad exposure to employee relations, HR analytics, talent management, and business-facing HR support.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key partner on the HR team, establish and maintain a positive and visible HR presence among all levels of staff.
• Support various HR projects and initiatives.
• Develop dashboards, analyze workforce trends, and provide data-driven recommendations to HR leadership and business partners.
• Own and continuously improve the site's early career talent strategy, including program effectiveness, conversion rates, university partnerships, and return-on-investment analysis.
• Coordinate and manage all stages of the Co-op and Internship program by partnering with: department managers, universities, Emerson Talent Acquisition function, and Human Resources.
• Work with managers to identify needs, create job descriptions, select, hire, and onboard co-ops and interns.
• Develop and deploy marketing strategies to attract early talent, especially with university engagement.
• Lead Emerson representation at college job fairs and recruiting sessions.
• Support and retain early talent pipeline for future entry-level positions.
• Serve as a trusted partner in collaboration with the HRBP to co-ops and interns, providing guidance on employee relations, coaching, and conduct while ensuring fair and consistent practices.
• Investigate and resolve workplace concerns within scope of the co-op and internship program by gathering information, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate actions in collaboration with HRBP.
• Maintain a visible presence onsite to build relationships, address questions, and support an inclusive and engaged work environment.
• Support employee activities programs, ERGs, recognition events and community involvement.
• Facilitate orientation and other onboarding meetings and trainings for new and current employees.
• Serve as point of contact for community outreach, housing, and education initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HR records, analyze and report HR metrics, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare queries and reports as needed for the Human Resources function, requiring extensive analysis and initiating actions based on evaluation of these reports.
• Support the Human Resources Business Partners with special projects, communication initiatives, and coordination of departmental activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to use standard business software tools to manage data and communication.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to build trust and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to listen and respond effectively.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, and strictly maintain confidentiality.
• Travel up to 25%-30% during peak campus recruitment seasons (September and February).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field – equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Two years of Human Resources experience or closely related field (preferred).
• Broader experience across multiple HR disciplines or increased depth in employee relations and talent acquisition (preferred).
• Demonstrated interest in developing a career path within Human Resources (preferred).
• Familiarity with HR information systems such as Oracle or workforce management tools such as Kronos (preferred).
• Experience using HR data and metrics to inform decisions and improve outcomes (preferred).
• Knowledge of university engagement tactics, including social media, trends, and cultural influences (preferred).
• Proficiency with applicant-tracking software (preferred).
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided.