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You want to make an impact in the world. At Eaton, we’re solving some of the toughest challenges on the planet. Our Early Talent Programs open up an exciting world of opportunities for you to make a difference on a global scale. As part of these programs, you'll dive headfirst into real-world problems, honing the skills you need to develop into a top-tier leader. Your assignments are more than tasks and busy work, they're your chance to drive innovation in intelligent power management and shape the future of our company. And now for the best part - you won't be on a solo mission. You'll team up with seasoned leaders, gaining diverse experiences that'll drive you forward to reach your career goals.

What sets our Early Talent Programs apart:

• Personalized Program Experience: We’re committed to energizing your career and empowering your impact. No two participants share the same experience or set of responsibilities.

• Role Exploration: In our programs, you'll explore various roles early on. This allows you to build your skills and maximize your potential for future roles.

• ​​​​​​​ Strategic Networking: Collaborate with senior leaders with mentorship programs woven into your experience.

• ​​​​​​​ Global Perspectives: Our Development Program spans diverse businesses and locations. Relocating to an endorsed Eaton site is a required part of the adventure, enhancing your learning and maximizing program benefits.

It’s time to make connections, get energized, and power ahead.

Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices. The annual salary for this role is $90,000. This position offers a one-time $12,000 signing bonus.

Position Overview:

The Human Resource Leadership Development Program (HRLDP) at Eaton is designed with one thing in mind, your career in Human Resources.  During the two-year rotational program, you’ll gain challenging experience working in two diverse manufacturing facilities. The scope of each assignment is designed to build your HR foundational skillset. In addition, you will sharpen key leadership skills & operational knowledge needed to accelerate your career at Eaton. The HRLDP is ideal for individuals who are passionate about pushing themselves outside of their comfort zone in order to develop into a HR Business Leader.  

The focus of the program is to challenge each participant in a variety of critical, developmental areas through robust assignments across Eaton’s core businesses. At Eaton, you’ll find a community of HR professionals that are aligned around building a HR leadership pipeline. The HRDP has a rich tradition at Eaton and has produced senior leaders across the enterprise. You’ll encounter leaders & alumni who value connection & collaboration. As a HRDP, you’ll receive mentoring & leadership connection opportunities to build your network & clearly envision potential career paths at Eaton.  

The HRDP provides you with the following developmental opportunities, through the perspective of a HR Generalist:  

• Structured & deliberate exposure to critical experiences to expediate development of key Human Resources & Leadership competencies 

• ​​​​​​​Diverse array of foundational HR experiences such as; employee relations, talent acquisition, organizational design/change, labor relations, performance management, training & development, compensation & benefits, & HR Analytics   

• ​​​​​​​Varied assignments in program to develop your ability to get results and adapt quickly to different environments: Cross-business, Union/Non-Union, Legacy Eaton/Acquisition sites, etc.  

• ​​​​​​​Influence & partner with functional & business leaders though exposure to a variety of Eaton processes 

• ​​​​​​​Direct exposure to some of Eaton’s best Plant HR leaders who serve as Assignment Managers 

• ​​​​​​​Close-knit network of HRDP peers & alumni 

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be prepared to take on a HR leadership role within Eaton including Lead HR Generalist, HR Supervisor, HR Manager, and other roles as identified by the business needs and individual performance. 

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Master's or MBA degree with a focus in human resources or IO Psychology from an accredited institution with graduation date before August of 2025

• Minimum of one prior internship or work experience in a Human Resources function or an equivalent of 3 months of Human Resource work experience completed at the time of this application

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future

• Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

• HR work experience in a manufacturing environment

• ​​​​​​​Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community  

Position Criteria:

• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills 

• Leadership aptitude and desire to build a career in human resources in manufacturing environment 

• ​​​​​​​This role may include travel (up to 25%) within a local region as determined by the assignment manager

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The application window for this position is anticipated to close on April 1, 2025.

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