Human Resource Generalist

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Rockwell Automation is hiring!

We are hiring a Human Resource Generalist to be based in our Hawthorn, Melbourne, Australia office.

You will be responsible for a variety of Human Resources programmes, including advising people managers on the execution of performance management, coaching, corrective action issues, team building, employee development and compliance programmes. You will provide primary daily operational support for the managers and employees within the organisation by designated geographic regions or locations. We ask that you have team participation and interfaces within all areas of Human Resources to provide and support for managers and employees.

Your Responsibilities:

• Partner with HRBPs, CoEs leaders at a local level to bring value and support to the business through:
  • execution of performance management
  • coaching
  • corrective action issues
  • team building
  • employee development
  • compliance initiatives
  • execution of university relations programs/activities
• Provide feedback to HRBPs, COEs and HR Services to assist those functions to deliver continuous improvement and consistency to all employees.
• Local deployment support of HR programs (ex. Implementing new payroll methods locally, SAP implementation, launching new CoE program, others).
• Deliver HR training activities provided by the COEs or HR Services to managers and employees.
• Partner with HRBP and Legal on execution employee investigations
• Provide regional benefits support when needed (non NA)
• Provide support for local languages and data gathering when site specific identified.
• Required data for local activities when needed:
  • Tax audit, investigation, invoice data entry, legal review, EHS, compensation guidance, represent company in employee dispute
• Manage, with input from hiring manager, all voluntary terminations, reductions in force. This includes planning, costing, and documenting all stages of the exit (with the support and direction from HRBPs).
• Ensure, when site specific, all local policies and procedures are up to date along with any transition needed according to local legal requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to local managers on performance management with the aim of preventing employee disputes.
• Provide support for on-site audit/compliance reviews when necessary (regulatory/legal requirements). Comply with local laws related to ensuring a positive, non-discriminatory and safe work environment, and local union or work council requirements. These changes may include reviewing policies, procedures, handbooks and employment documents
• Provide support for any company-wide changes or programs, such as employee development, restructuring, support HRBPs with organisation design and change management efforts.
• Provide local support for corporate initiatives and programs, such as engagement and inclusion initiatives, global voices (employee survey) and action planning.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's Degree within Human Resources or related
• You will have at least 3 years of relevant experience in Human Resources

What We Offer:

Our benefits package includes …

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development

... and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.