Senior HR Generalist

Santa Ana, CA$99k–$145kPosted Jul 22, 2026
Eaton’s Electrical Sector is currently seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to join our team. This position is based at our Santa Ana, CA facility. Position Overview: As a member of the extended leadership team, the primary function of this position is to directly support Eaton’s facilities in Santa Ana in the development, implementation and execution of human resources programs and policies to meaningfully impact workplace culture, make Eaton an employer of choice and achieve operational and functional goals. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. The expected annual salary range for this role is $99,000 - $145,000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. ## What you’ll do: * Lead strategic and tactical human resources activities, implementations, projects, integration items, events and processes for the Santa Ana operations facilities. * Guide, mentor and coach operations leaders regarding policies, practices, laws and regulations to ensure compliance with local and governmental regulatory requirements as well as Eaton policies, practices, aspirational goals and leadership attributes. * Coach and influence leaders to improve leader effectiveness, positively impact workplace culture and make Eaton an employer of choice. * Advocate, voice concerns and transparently share employee feedback with operations leaders through listening channels and facilitation of upward feedback discussions. * Lead staffing and talent acquisition plans to align to business outcomes. * Ensure effective training and communication processes and programs to meet current and future organizational needs. * Coordinate disability claims, leaves of absence, and workers compensation claims with HR Services, their party administrator and other stakeholders as needed. * Other duties as assigned ## Qualifications: Required (Basic) Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution * Minimum of 2 years of experience in human resources or a related function (communications, compensation / benefits, talent acquisition, talent management / organizational effectiveness) * Minimum of 1 year HR experience in a manufacturing plant or operations environment * Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future Preferred Qualifications: * Master’s degree from an accredited institution in human resources, labor relations, or business administration * 2+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing plant or operations environment preferred * 3+ years of progressive HR experience preferred * Bilingual in English and either Spanish or Vietnamese ## Skills: Position Criteria: * Ability to influence and partner with stakeholders independently * Strong coaching and facilitation skills * Effective analytical and problem-solving skills * Accountable and action-oriented; ability to drive change and business results * Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills across all organization levels 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 all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are...

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