Would you like to make a difference to the environment? Do you want to work for a global and ethical company? Join us and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that make a real impact. We make what matters work. To find out more about us check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E As an HR Business Partner (HRBP) You are responsible for providing HR leadership and support to Eaton Electrical Sector Sales Leaders and their teams in Austria and Switzerland. In this individual contributor role You report directly to the HR SEE (South-Eastern Europe) Zone Leader assissting in the deployment of key HR processes and initiatives in the Zone. Responsibilities include Talent management, Compensation & Benefits, Employee relations, Change management, Restructuring, Negotiations with Works Council, etc. The role will fulfil the following primary objectives: Business Partner: Act as business partner and advisor for the leaders and their team. Understand and contribute to the business strategies and identify opportunities to improve organizational capability Support Employee Relations activities by working with management to resolve conflict or controversy to facilitate achievement of established business objectives Drive the implementation on site of the business talent management strategy, organizational effectiveness, talent assessment/selection Manage the employee-life cycle (employer branding, recruiting, onboarding, talent development, etc.) and ensure compliance with local labor directives, legal and organizational requirements by partnering with TAC /Talent Acquisition Center), HRS (HR Support) and local country HR Teams. Specifically recruit all SB06 and below open positions Coordinate and support SEE (South-Eastern Europe) & AT & CH HR projects and processes by working closely together with the HR SEE Zone Leader and other HR colleagues Collaborate with the team of Corporate & Electrical HRBPs and Specialists to optimize / leverage standard work and support across the functions for items such as wellness, I&D, communications, Leadership Development, HR Services etc Collect, prepare and analyse HR data for management reports HR Functional Excellence: Build organizational capability to meet the current and future needs of the business; utilize data including OCA (Organizational Capability Assessment) to assess and address functional talent development Work in conjunction with the site leaders and teams to advance functional excellence (culture, employee engagement, Reset/Refocus); develop and support functional learning resources; deliver trainings as required; advise on functional competencies, developmental tools, methodologies, standardized job descriptions, functional colleges and other learning practices Ensure that all HR activities and programs are implemented in accordance with Eaton’s HR strategy and the Function’s strategy in collaboration with centralized resources (e.g., HR Services, COEs) Change agent: • Champion organization change to facilitate alignment of human capital plans to the business’s strategic plan. Drive culture change to align the organization with the strategy Compliance & Governance: Ensure Eaton’s internal processes, country laws and applicable labor relations requirements are communicated, understood and complied with within the functions and countries Being the first point of contact for all HR related issues (legal, organizational, etc.) and represents the HR function internally and externally. Works closely with the local works council Qualifications Your essential skills we are looking for: Degree in areas connected to human resources or certified HR specialized professional education >5 years’ experience in multi-national HR Operational and Management environment Proven performance in an HR role preferably with focus on sales function Fluent English and German, including verbal and written business language ability Knowledge of Austrian labor law and proficiency in working with the Works Council Experience in coaching and advising middle managers on business critical issues Desired skills: Exposure to Organization Development, including Organizational Change Management, Compensation, Talent Assessment, and Employment Law coupled with practical savvy for coaching management on these topics and applying the knowledge to training and deployment Experience in driving organizational and cultural changes in a complex environment, adaptable and comfortable in a changing, matrix management environment, able to shift from tactical to strategic Experience in introducing new HR initiatives/practices and in driving continuous improvement in a multinational environment The salary range for this position is above the collective agreement and, depending on training, qualifications and professional experience, is from EUR 63,000 gross annually. What we offer to you: Competitive compensation and benefits package Flexible working solutions Culture & Values – We are more than the products we invent and produce – the way we do business is just as important. At Eaton, our values and culture define who we are – both individually and as an organization – and direct our activities every day Learning & Development - 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 Our recent awards: FORTUNE’s 2021 World’s Most Admired Companies list  One of the World's Most Ethical Companies 2021 by Ethisphere  Top 50 Employers List 2020 by Woman Engineer Magazine  Best Place to work for LGBTQ Equality 2020 by Human Rights Campaign  Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens 2020 list for 13th consecutive year by 3BL Media  100 Best Corporate Citizens list for 11th consecutive year by Corporate Responsibility #LI-SV1 What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. 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 day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Job: Human Resources Region: Europe, Middle East, Africa Organization: ES EMEA Sales and Marketing Gen Job Level: Individual Contributor Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time