HR Business Partner

Emerson

Senior HR Business Partner driving HR strategies for Emerson's global Test & Measurement division. Collaborating with senior leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive HR strategies and initiatives that align with PR&D and G&A organizational and business-unit objectives, ensuring commitments translate into measurable outcomes
Manage responsibilities autonomously while maintaining high standards, monitoring progress, and adapting approaches as needed
Execute annual compensation processes (salary planning, bonus, RSU) for the supported population, partnering with Total Rewards on market data, strategy, and recommendations
Partner with VP-level PR&D and G&A leaders to provide strategic HR guidance, thought partnership, coaching, and data-informed recommendations that shape enterprise-level people strategy
Build strong networks across teams, functions, and geographies; proactively share information and collaborate to deliver results efficiently across a portfolio spanning 10+ countries with varied labor laws and cultural norms
Help senior leaders navigate organizational dynamics, including org design, spans & layers, role clarity, and team structures to make talent decisions that improve team effectiveness and enhance the customer experience
Lead core talent management processes, including succession planning, 9-box calibrations, performance management, high-potential identification, and leadership development - in partnership with internal and external COEs
Communicate with clarity and credibility; coach VP-level leaders and their teams to elevate collaboration, shared goals, and organizational effectiveness
Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters and ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and international employment laws

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (required)
Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 4 years supporting VP-level or executive leaders
Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws across multiple jurisdictions and countries
Deep expertise in talent management, organizational design, employee engagement, and change management
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated executive presence
Ability to execute with discipline and operate with strategic focus across a complex, globally distributed portfolio
Proven analytical capability to transform data into actionable insights that shape enterprise-level strategy
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance plans
Dental and vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Profit sharing retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee resource groups
Recognition programs
Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

talent managementorganizational designemployee engagementchange managementperformance managementsuccession planning9-box calibrationsdata analysiscompensation processesemployment law compliance

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsexecutive presencestrategic focuscollaborationcoachingadaptabilitynetworkinganalytical capabilityleadership