Human Resources Generalist Leader

At Hitachi Energy, we’re building a more sustainable future—and people are at the heart of that mission. As the HR People Operations Leader for our Jefferson City facility, you’ll play a key role in shaping a workplace where collaboration, growth, and innovation thrive.

This is your chance to influence the full employee experience in a high‑impact manufacturing environment that powers the energy transition. You’ll partner closely with plant leadership to strengthen culture, drive operational excellence, and champion practices that elevate the workplace every day. Whether guiding leaders through talent needs, improving processes, or strengthening union partnerships, your work will have a meaningful, visible impact.

In this role, no two days look the same. You’ll blend strategy and hands‑on support—facilitating investigations, coaching leaders, driving recruitment, enabling development, and ensuring every employee experience reflects accuracy, fairness, and integrity. If you're energized by fast‑paced environments, inspired by people‑centered work, and motivated to grow your HR influence, this is an opportunity to lead with purpose and make a lasting difference.

Guide plant leaders on staffing, engagement, and talent needs using insights and HR metrics to drive cultural and operational improvement.

Lead thorough, fair investigations that support a positive, inclusive, and safe workplace.

Build strong relationships with union partners and support consistent CBA administration and grievance processes.

Drive full‑cycle recruitment, onboarding, and development to strengthen workforce capability.

Maintain accurate HRIS and personnel data while supporting attendance, leave, compensation, and job evaluation processes.

Coach, support, and develop HR Generalists to build a collaborative, high‑performing HR team.

Collaborate with EHS and leaders to uphold strong safety practices.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.

5+ years of HR experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.

Master’s degree or HR certification preferred (PHR/SPHR/SHRM‑CP/SCP).

Experience with HR analytics and digital HR tools.

Demonstrated success working in unionized environments.

Supervisory experience leading HR professionals.

We’re committed to advancing a sustainable energy future—and you’ll help shape how our people drive that mission.

We offer opportunities to grow, learn, and build a long‑term career through global mobility, development programs, and mentorship.

You’ll join a values‑driven organization where every voice matters, and innovation is encouraged.

Location Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Human Resources

Contract Regular

Publication date

Reference number R0121334

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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