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Emerson Electric

Builds industrial automation tools and software

Human Resources Director

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

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, commercially sound solutions.
  • 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 to build credibility and trust across all levels of the organization.
  • Integrity, professionalism, business maturity, and sound judgment when handling sensitive and confidential matters.
  • Communication and presentation skills in Mandarin and English.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and deliver 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 that supports 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 to achieve balanced business outcomes.
  • Lead HR-related aspects of organizational change, restructuring, and acquisitions.
  • Lead enterprise-wide 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, translating insights into actions that enhance employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
  • Partner with business leaders to strengthen employee wellbeing, retention, productivity, and engagement, and create an environment where employees can thrive and contribute at their highest potential.
  • Serve as the site Ethics Contact, maintaining ethics records, supporting investigations, partnering with Business Unit Ethics Officers, and ensuring timely closure of corrective actions.
  • Promote integrity and accountability by increasing employee awareness of ethics and compliance requirements and ensuring 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 HR capability by developing talent within the HR function and ensuring the team has the skills to support current and future business priorities.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree or MBA.

About the Company

Emerson Electric

Builds industrial automation tools and software

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, MO
Founded
1890

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