HR Manager in Devon, Exeter

Join Eaton and be a part of our commitment to providing impactful, energy-efficient solutions that shape a sustainable future. At Eaton, we make what matters work, and we're dedicated to fostering a workplace where ethics, inclusion, diversity, and our people are at the forefront.

Nestled in the heart of Devon, UK, the South Molton plant is home to a team of over 400 talented professionals, driving excellence in aerospace manufacturing. With a proud history dating back to 1973, this facility has grown into a powerhouse of precision engineering, delivering high-quality components to some of the world's most renowned aerospace brands.

What you'll do:

• The HR Manager manages and administers plans and/or programs to ensure the most effective utilization of human resources to support plant objectives.
• This must be accomplished within the framework of the organization's overall corporate and division policies, plans, and programs.
• It requires generalized knowledge and involvement in all specialized areas including, but not limited to, employee/labor relations, compensation, performance management, staffing, and safety.
• Manages the administration of human resource policies, programs, and practices throughout the plant.
• Functions as a business partner with plant management to plan and implement programs to meet human resource requirements supporting short-term and long-term business needs.
• Creates and implements progressive HR solutions supporting plant objectives.
• Implements corporate practices into local operations.
• Facilitates communication between various levels of the operation.
• Assures implementation and administration of compensation and benefit programs.
• Guides and/or conducts employee training and development programs, including Supervisor FLEX training.
• Assures an effective performance management process is utilized for all employees.
• Prepares pay settlements for local staff.
• Manages recruitment process for salaried employees, reviews organization structure and job design with hiring manager, identifies sourcing techniques, screens candidates, conducts phone screens and sets-up and conducts interviews, establishes selection criteria to identify top talent and counsels managers on selection and making job offers.
• Oversees the end-to-end onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the organisation through effective coordination with hiring managers, HR colleagues, IT, payroll, and site leadership.
• Implements effective safety policies, affirmative action, and other employee relations programs and special events.
• Provides strategic solutions, advises and counsels Site managers and supervisors.
• Develops plant level organisational capability by partnering with the Plant Manager and Leadership team to identify workforce needs, strengthen talent pipelines, and support succession, engagement, and development plans aligned to site objectives.
• Conducts Organisational Capabilities Assessment (OCAs) in co-operation with Plant Manager.
• Develops background materials and follows-up on action and development plans.
• Manages APEX process for salary employees and non-salary banded, ensures goals are set, mid-year reviews completed, development plans established and executed, final reviews are completed on time.
• Drives culture change using employee survey process to drive employee engagement and improve manager effectiveness.
• Encourages 100% participation in Engagement Survey, analyses results, and assists managers in feedback sessions and tracking action items.
• Counsels leaders on dealing with employee relations and employee performance issues.
• Advocates for employees in the organization ensuring fair and ethical treatment, helping to get issues raised and addressed responding to their need for information on policies, procedures, benefits, pay etc. and identifying developmental opportunities.
• Participates and leads in preparing for sites requests from others, the EBE process, and other issues as needed.
• Member of the Leadership team responsible for helping to guide the sites and give direction for growth and operational excellence.
• Participates, presents and communicates on BOS, Monthly reviews.
• Manages, leads and develops a team of HR Professionals.
• Ensures all occupational health duties are administered and undertaken in accordance with site rules.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BS or BA in Human Resource Management or equivalent.
• 5 years plus in a HR Manager role within a manufacturing environment.

Skills:

• Knowledge of contemporary legal trends.
• Exemplary communication, analytical and organizational skills.
• HR generalist experience in professional organizations.
• Proficient in computer software, Microsoft Office, HRMS (Oracle preferred).

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team.
• Great company benefits.
• We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible.
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University.
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives through power management technologies.
• We make your wellbeing matter - We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen.

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process. 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 job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.