As an intelligent power management company, Eaton is fully engaged in our digital transformation to improve our internal business processes and to reach and serve our customers better and provide them with new value. We are reshaping the way we think and work – leveraging digital tools and technologies to accelerate our transformation and instilling a digital mindset from the ground up. We are eager and open to new ways of thinking, and we need your creativity, innovative ideas, and expertise. We believe that diversity of thought, cultures and backgrounds is what contributes to our success. If you want to help shape the digital future of Eaton, join our team and make a real impact. Eaton’s Innovation Center is currently seeking an HR Manager to join our team. This position is based at our Montreal, QC location and offers remote work opportunities. Position Overview: The primary function for this position is to be a high performing business partner with direct responsibility for the Engineering Innovation Center in Montreal, Canada and to the employee population based in Quebec City (Levis). Eaton’s Digital Office functional teams are the largest consumer of the space with growth plans from other businesses across Eaton. This HR leader will serve as the expert on Quebec provincial practices and regulations and will serve as a consultant to other Eaton divisions not immediately part of the assigned footprint. This role will report directly to the HR leader responsible for Electrical Sector Engineering and functionally to the HR leader with Energy Automation Solutions (EAS) business unit. As an integral part of the site’s leadership team, this role will identify, develop and deploy business-driven HR strategies designed to attract, manage, develop, motivate and retain key people while creating a high-performance, sustainable organization capable of achieving the business objectives. In partnership with the Innovation Center site leader, this HR leadership role is accountable for the oversight and management of all elements of operational HR including performance and talent management, positive employee relations planning/communication, employee development, succession development and execution, culture/employee engagement, and compensation/benefits. In this function, the HR Manager: Establishes solid business partnerships and networks while leading the function to drive the performance of the business Aligns HR programs and initiatives to both short and long-term strategic goals and develops, optimizes, and implements HR policies; shares and communicates best practices across divisions Serves as a subject matter expert in areas of legal/compliance, such as government rules and regulations, ensures compliance with regulatory standards for assigned sites, and consults with peers to ensure other sites in Quebec are compliant Understands market and industry trends and advises senior leaders on human capital strategies Transforms and fosters an organizational culture with a passion for excellence and maximizes the employee experience Provides leadership guidance, coaching, and mentoring; leads/navigates others through change management; influences various stakeholders as innovation growth evolves to serve other divisions Counsels and/or coaches’ employees and managers regarding employee relations, performance management, applicable laws and facilitation of informal/formal investigations Utilizes best practice methodologies to enhance organization structure, roles and responsibilities, job redesigns, and job descriptions and skill assessments Builds organizational capability through ownership of talent management processes including acquisition, assessment, performance management, employee development, succession planning and retention. 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. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required Minimum of 8 years of human resources experience with role progression Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience Must be fluent in French and English Preferred qualifications (Not necessary, but good to have!): Bachelor's degree in business management or human resources management Master's degree in business or human resources Ability to understand, interpret and easily communicate and align policies and practices to the Eaton Philosophy & Values and Code of Ethics Proven ability to influence and work effectively across all levels in a highly matrixed, global and diverse workforce Demonstrate discretion and ability to work with sensitive and confidential materials and possess good business judgment Strong knowledge of employment laws and ability to apply legal concepts to real world situations Highly organized with strong attention to detail, while also able to manage multiple priorities Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal across a wide audience Proven ability to deal with conflict and diffuse difficult situations Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to pull complex data from assorted sources and systems Intermediate level skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint) Program development and deployment. Why work at Eaton? We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site. Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites). Healthcare/retirement savings programs. Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance. Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development. Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs. Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico) Be a key member of a world-class service organization that recently celebrated 12 consecutive years of growth. 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 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. Eaton has in place accessibility policies for accommodating employees with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodations, please let the recruiter or hiring manager know so that we can work to make reasonable adjustments that best suit your needs. Accessibility information may be found at: https://www.eaton.com/ca/en-gb/ company/policies-and-statements/accessibility.html Ce que nous vous apportons Eaton est une entreprise de gestion intelligente de l’alimentation électrique engagée à améliorer la qualité de vie et à protéger l’environnement des gens partout dans le monde. Nous sommes guidés par notre engagement à maintenir la bonne conduite de nos affaires, à adopter un fonctionnement durable et à aider nos clients en matière de gestion de l’alimentation, aujourd’hui et demain. En nous appuyant sur les tendances de croissance mondiale en matière d’électrification et de numérisation, nous accélérons la transition de la planète vers les énergies renouvelables, aidons à résoudre les défis les plus urgents dans le domaine de la gestion de l’alimentation et faisons ce qu’il y a de mieux pour nos parties prenantes et toute la société. Créée en 1911, Eaton est inscrite à la Bourse de New York depuis près d’un siècle. Nous avons déclaré des recettes de 19,6 milliards de dollars en 2021 et desservi des clients dans plus de 170 pays. Notre culture repose sur un solide engagement en mettant nos valeurs principales en pratique et en appuyant nos employés avec les outils dont ils ont besoin pour réussir. Nous avons démontré notre passion pour le développement durable grâce à l’annonce de la réduction des émissions de carbone provenant des activités de l’entreprise par au moins 50 % d’ici 2030. Eaton s’engage à avoir une main-d’œuvre diversifiée sélectionnée sur une base non discriminatoire à tous les niveaux, de façon à refléter la diversité de nos clients et les environnements variés dans le monde où nous exerçons nos activités. Notre succès dépend de notre capacité à attirer et à retenir les meilleurs talents, quels que soient leur race, la couleur de leur peau, leur statut social ou économique, leur religion, leur origine nationale, leur état civil, leur âge, leur handicap, leur statut d’ancien combattant, leur orientation sexuelle, leur identité de genre ou tout statut protégé. Eaton respecte les lois et réglementations antidiscriminatoires en vigueur dans les pays où nous exerçons nos activités. La politique de l’entreprise en matière d’inclusion et de diversité consiste à prendre toutes les décisions relatives à l’emploi, y compris l’embauche, la rémunération, la formation, les promotions, les mutations et les licenciements, selon le principe de l’égalité des chances face à l’emploi, comme défini plus haut. Job: Human Resources Region: North America – Canada Organization: ES AMER Sector Job Level: Manager Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Hybrid Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time