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Emerson Electric

Builds industrial automation tools and software

Human Resources Director

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's, MBA
Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
In Person
People & HRHR Generalist & Employee Relations

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related discipline is required; a master's degree or MBA is preferred.
  • At least 15 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant leadership experience supporting medium to large multinational manufacturing organizations.
  • A proven track record of partnering with senior business leaders to drive organizational transformation, talent strategies, and business performance.
  • Strong knowledge of China labor laws, employment regulations, and HR best practices, with the ability to balance legal compliance and business needs through practical and commercially sound solutions.
  • Demonstrated expertise in talent management, organizational development, employee relations, culture transformation, leadership development, and change management.
  • Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities, with the ability to translate insights into actionable business recommendations.
  • Stakeholder management and influencing skills sufficient to build credibility and trust across all levels of the organization.
  • Integrity, professionalism, business maturity, and sound judgment when handling sensitive and confidential matters.
  • Good communication and presentation skills in Mandarin and English.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while delivering sustainable business outcomes.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and partner to the leadership team, aligning people strategies with business objectives, growth priorities, and organizational transformation initiatives.
  • Develop and execute an integrated HR strategy supporting operational excellence, talent sustainability, workforce productivity, and long-term business success.
  • Use workforce analytics, market intelligence, and organizational insights to identify opportunities, address business challenges, and implement people solutions.
  • Drive organizational effectiveness through workforce planning, organizational design, succession management, leadership capability building, and change management initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with local labor laws, employment regulations, company policies, and Emerson standards by implementing HR governance, policies, processes, and controls.
  • Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, workforce restructuring, disciplinary matters, and risk mitigation.
  • Lead HR-related aspects of organizational change, restructuring, and acquisitions.
  • Lead talent management initiatives, including talent acquisition, performance management, leadership development, succession planning, learning and development, and employee career growth programs.
  • Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture reflecting Emerson's values and leadership expectations, while promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
  • Drive employee engagement and listening strategies through pulse surveys, annual engagement surveys, focus groups, and communication forums, and translate insights into actions that enhance employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
  • Partner with business leaders to strengthen employee wellbeing, retention, productivity, and engagement.
  • Serve as the site Ethics Contact by maintaining ethics records, supporting investigations, partnering with Business Unit Ethics Officers, and ensuring timely closure of corrective actions.
  • Increase employee awareness of ethics and compliance requirements and ensure completion of mandatory compliance training programs.
  • Champion employee health, safety, wellbeing, and sustainability initiatives in partnership with site leadership.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing HR team, fostering collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and value creation.
  • Build organizational HR capability by developing talent within the HR function and ensuring the team has skills needed for current and future business priorities.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's degree or MBA.

About the company

Emerson Electric builds automation equipment and software for organizations that operate factories, utilities, and industrial facilities. Its instruments measure conditions such as pressure and flow, while valves, controllers, and software help operators regulate processes and track equipment performance. DeltaV manages industrial control systems, and the company also develops test and measurement tools used to validate electronic products. Customers pay for equipment, software licenses, and services that support installation, maintenance, and operation across a plant's life. Emerson was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Clayton, Missouri, in the St. Louis area.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Clayton, Missouri

Founded

1890

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What believers are saying

  • Cash generation supports investment: Emerson reported $1.323 billion in fiscal third-quarter free cash flow in August 2026.
  • Leadership skills have dedicated support: Emerson's global learning centers run workshops including Leading at Emerson and Crucial Conversations.
  • MBA graduates have a structured path: Emerson's leadership development programme rotates participants across businesses and departments over four years.

What critics are saying

  • Restructuring affects employees: August 2026 filings show Emerson recorded $123 million in severance and benefits over nine months.
  • Hardware margins face input costs: Emerson depends on electronics, rare earth metals, steel, and other industrial materials.
  • Product failures carry industrial consequences: Emerson's valves, instruments, and control systems operate inside complex manufacturing processes.

What makes Emerson Electric unique

  • Gas processing is a foothold: Emerson says 70% of the world's liquefied natural gas flows through its valves.
  • Instrument choice stays open: Emerson's LabVIEW supports over 7,000 drivers for NI and third-party test hardware.
  • Measurement coding has integrated assistance: LabVIEW's Nigel AI generates test code and gives advice inside the programming environment.

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Oct 6th, 2026
3 automation stocks poised to thrive as rate hikes and inflation pressure margins

US industrial automation companies Rockwell Automation, Emerson, and Honeywell Technologies are positioned to benefit as rising interest rates push businesses to cut costs through automation. The Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes have increased borrowing costs and inflation pressures, forcing companies to improve efficiency. Rockwell Automation reported 10% organic sales growth in its fiscal third quarter of 2026, with adjusted earnings up 40%. Strong demand came from semiconductors, data centres, e-commerce, and warehouse automation sectors. Emerson, with a $90 billion market capitalisation, saw underlying sales rise 6% and adjusted earnings increase 13% in the same period. Its semiconductor sales jumped 70% year over year. Honeywell Technologies recently spun off its aerospace business to focus on industrial and building automation. Its stand-alone business achieved 4% organic sales growth, with orders rising 16% and backlog reaching $20 billion. All three companies are trading above their five-year average valuations.

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Emerson to open Middle East service centre with Qatar's first certified flow calibration lab

Global automation leader Emerson plans to build a new automation solutions service centre in Qatar's Umm Alhoul Free Zone. The 3,500-square-metre facility will house the region's first certified flow calibration lab and expand Emerson's capabilities across the Middle East and Africa. The centre will offer measurement instrumentation solutions, spare parts distribution, customer training facilities, and distributed control system integration services. Opening in phases, control systems and measurement solutions will launch in December 2026, with the calibration lab following in early 2027. The investment aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030's economic diversification goals. The facility adds to Emerson's existing Middle East presence in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, helping regional customers reduce operational disruptions and accelerate project timelines.

PR Newswire
Aug 6th, 2026
Emerson acquires Glue Inc. to boost AI-driven test and measurement capabilities

Emerson has acquired Glue Inc., an innovator in AI-enabled validation and test software. The acquisition strengthens Emerson's Test & Measurement capabilities and accelerates development of NI Nigel AI, the industry's first AI optimised for test and measurement workflows. Glue Studio's technology specialises in AI-centric test generation and planning. The platform will be integrated into Nigel, which is embedded within NI software and trained in test system design, methodologies, and data analysis. This integration will enhance Nigel's ability to connect validation workflows and accelerate the path from design to verified performance. "Glue Studio brings highly complementary capabilities that align closely with Emerson's strategy to lead in software-defined test and measurement," said Ritu Favre, group president of Test & Measurement at Emerson. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 5th, 2026
Emerson Electric raises 2026 outlook after Q3 orders surge 7% on semiconductor, power demand

Emerson Electric reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results exceeding expectations, driven by broad-based order growth and stronger demand in North America and Asia. CEO Lal Karsanbhai said underlying orders rose 7% whilst underlying sales increased 6%. Growth verticals surged 27%, led by semiconductor growth of 53% and power generation up 37%. Adjusted earnings per share rose 13% year-over-year to $1.71, surpassing guidance. Following the performance, Emerson raised its full-year outlook. The company now expects fiscal 2026 underlying sales growth of 3.5%, adjusted earnings per share of approximately $6.55, and free cash flow of roughly $3.6 billion. Third-quarter free cash flow increased 36% to $1.3 billion. The company's backlog reached $8.2 billion, up 7% year-over-year.

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Aug 4th, 2026
Emerson raises 2026 outlook after Q3 sales, margins and cash flow beat expectations

Emerson reported third quarter results for the period ended 30 June 2026, with underlying sales up 6% and net sales rising 7%. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.555 per share, payable on 10 September 2026. Adjusted earnings per share increased 13% in the quarter. Operating cash flow grew 34%, whilst free cash flow rose 36%. Adjusted segment EBITA margin expanded 140 basis points to 28.5%. Underlying orders increased 7%, led by Software & Systems and broad-based growth in North America and Asia. The company raised its full year 2026 guidance, now expecting underlying sales growth of approximately 3.5% and adjusted earnings per share of around $6.55. Emerson plans to return approximately $2.2 billion to shareholders through $1 billion in share repurchases and $1.2 billion in dividends.