Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly capable
Strategic Human Resources Business Partner to join our team in Austin, TX. In this role, you will independently manage key HR initiatives and partner closely with
senior leaders across Emerson's Test & Measurement
Product R&D (PR&D) organization, with additional support to select
General & Administrative (G&A) functions. You will combine disciplined execution with strategic insight to drive organizational effectiveness, strengthen talent outcomes, and enhance employee engagement across a globally distributed engineering and corporate portfolio spanning
multiple countries.As a valued member of a collaborative and high-performing HR Business Partner organization, you will contribute both hands-on and strategically, ensuring HR priorities are aligned with business goals and grounded in data-driven insights. This role reports to the Director, HR Business Partners, and operates as a
senior individual contributor with enterprise-level scope and influence.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:Deliver With Discipline and Rigor- 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.
Collaborate to Realize Value- 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.
- Work closely with Geographic HRBPs, HR COEs (Talent Acquisition, Talent Growth, Total Rewards), and HRGO to align and execute global strategies consistently.
Fuel Growth Through Customer Focus- Provide analytical insights to support each function's people and culture strategy; connect talent priorities with business needs across both technical R&D engineering and corporate G&A environments.
- 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.
- Leverage HR analytics to diagnose organizational health, identify retention risks, and provide data-informed recommendations that shape workforce strategy.
Innovate for Impact- 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.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, introduce new tools or approaches, and accelerate talent outcomes with agility.
- Drive adoption of enterprise programs (e.g., Success Model, engagement surveys, career development frameworks) within the supported functions.
Unlock the Power of the Team- Drive engagement initiatives that promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture, including active contribution to PR&D culture transformation efforts.
- 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.
- Guide leaders and teams through organizational transitions, restructures, integration activities, and change management with confidence and strategic foresight.
Who You Are:You consistently deliver results with focus and accountability. You make sound decisions using data and judgment, even with incomplete information. You relate effectively across levels, functions, cultures, and geographies, and you navigate organizational complexity with confidence. You seek diverse perspectives, communicate with clarity, and build strong relationships to achieve shared outcomes. You serve as a
subject matter expert in HR business partnership, facilitating processes and teamwork across organizational boundaries, and are recognized for your ability to
independently influence VP/executive-level leaders across both engineering and corporate functions.
For This Role, You Will 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.
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:- Master's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
- HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR).
- Experience supporting R&D, engineering, or technology populations in a global organization.
- Proven track record of leading HR initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with enterprise-level complexity.
- Strong project management capabilities.
- Ability to influence and build effective partnerships with VP and executive-level leaders.
- Proven ability to thrive amid ambiguity and drive clarity and progress.
- Experience with enterprise HR systems (Oracle HCM preferred).
No calls or agencies please. 
