EATON

Eaton Development Program: Human Resources

EATON$90K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or MBA degree in HR or IO Psychology from an accredited institution, graduating before August 2026
  • One prior internship or 3 months of HR work experience
  • Geographically flexible for relocation within the U.S.
  • No immigration sponsorship or support available for applicants
  • Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Complete two diverse assignments in manufacturing facilities
  • Collaborate with peers and HR leaders on significant projects
  • Participate in mentorship programs with senior leaders
  • Engage in the LDP Core Learning Series for skill development
  • Gain exposure to various foundational HR areas and functions
  • Participate in HR advisory boards to enhance program experience

Benefits

  • Competitive total rewards package
  • Opportunity for immediate managerial positions after program completion
  • One-time $12,000 signing bonus
  • Diverse networking opportunities with HR professionals
  • Access to structured career development and mentorship programs
Full Job Description
You want to make an impact in the world. At Eaton, we're solving some of the toughest challenges on the planet. Our Early Talent Programs open up an exciting world of opportunities for you to make a difference on a global scale. Your assignments are more than tasks and busy work, they're your chance to drive innovation in intelligent power management and shape the future of our company. You'll team up with seasoned leaders, gaining diverse experiences that'll drive you forward to define and reach your career goals.

What sets our Early Talent Programs apart:
  • Personalized Program Experience: We're committed to energizing your career and empowering your impact. No two participants share the same experience or set of responsibilities.
  • Global Perspectives: Our Development Program spans diverse businesses and locations. Relocating to an endorsed Eaton site is a required part of the adventure, enhancing your learning and maximizing program benefits.
  • Role Exploration: You'll explore various roles early on and participate in our LDP Core Learning Series. These experiences allow you to build your functional expertise and leadership capabilities to maximize your potential for future roles.
  • Strategic Networking: Collaborate with senior leaders with mentorship programs woven into your experience. Directly shape peer engagement, learning, development, and the overall participant experience by serving on LDP advisory boards.
  • In our Human Resources Program: You'll collaborate with peers and HR leaders on high-impact projects. Many HRLDP graduates move to a managerial position immediately upon program completion.


It's time to make connections, get energized, and power ahead.

Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices. The annual salary for this role is $90,000. This position offers a one-time $12,000 signing bonus.

Position Overview:
The Human Resource Leadership Development Program (HRLDP) at Eaton is designed with one thing in mind, your career in Human Resources. During the two-year rotational program, you'll gain challenging experience working in two diverse manufacturing facilities. The scope of each assignment is designed to build your HR foundational skillset. In addition, you will sharpen key leadership skills & operational knowledge needed to accelerate your career at Eaton. The HRLDP is ideal for individuals who are passionate about pushing themselves outside of their comfort zone in order to develop into a HR Business Leader.

The focus of the program is to challenge each participant in a variety of critical, developmental areas through robust assignments across Eaton's core businesses. At Eaton, you'll find a community of HR professionals that are aligned around building a HR leadership pipeline. The HRDP has a rich tradition at Eaton and has produced senior leaders across the enterprise. You'll encounter leaders & alumni who value connection & collaboration. As a HRDP, you'll receive mentoring & leadership connection opportunities to build your network & clearly envision potential career paths at Eaton.

The HRDP provides you with the following developmental opportunities, through the perspective of a HR Generalist:
• Structured & deliberate exposure to critical experiences to expediate development of key Human Resources & Leadership competencies.
• Diverse array of foundational HR experiences such as; employee relations, talent acquisition, organizational design/change, labor relations, performance management, training & development, compensation & benefits, & HR Analytics.
• Varied assignments in program to develop your ability to get results and adapt quickly to different environments: Cross-business, Union/Non-Union, Legacy Eaton/Acquisition sites, etc.
• Influence & partner with functional & business leaders though exposure to a variety of Eaton processes.
• Direct exposure to some of Eaton's best Plant HR leaders who serve as Assignment Managers.
• Close-knit network of HRDP peers & alumni.

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be prepared to take on a HR leadership role within Eaton including Lead HR Generalist, HR Supervisor, HR Manager, and other roles as identified by the business needs and individual performance.

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
  • Master's or MBA degree with a focus in human resources or IO Psychology from an accredited institution with graduation date before August of 2026
  • Minimum of one prior internship or work experience in a Human Resources function or an equivalent of 3 months of Human Resource work experience completed at the time of this application
  • Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States
  • Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • HR work experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community.


Position Criteria:
  • Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills.
  • Leadership aptitude and desire to build a career in human resources in manufacturing environment.
  • This role may include travel (up to 25%) within a local region as determined by the assignment manager.


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About EATON

Eaton Corporation plc is a multinational power management company with 2020 sales of $17.9 billion, founded in the US. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. Eaton operates through three main business segments: Electrical Products, Electrical Systems and Services, and Hydraulics. The Electrical Products segment designs, manufactures, markets, and sells electrical components, such as circuit breakers, switches, and electrical protection and control devices. The Electrical Systems and Services segment offers electrical power distribution and assemblies, as well as engineering services and automation and control solutions. The Hydraulics segment provides products such as pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and filtration products. Eaton has a global presence with operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Learn more about EATON
Size
85,947 employees
Market Cap
$62.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
-0.1%
Revenue
$17.8 billion
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