HR Generalist (payroll)

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a HR Generalist (payroll).

What you’ll do:

Job Summary:

The Human Resources Generalist ensures the effective daily operation of the HR department by managing pre-payroll, employee benefits, HR metrics, and compliance, while providing support and guidance to employees.

This role also leads key HR processes including recruitment, labor relations, training, communication, and participation in audits, ensuring alignment with company policies and best practices.

Job Responsibilities:

Ensure proper administration and improvement of benefit programs (Major Medical Insurance, life insurance, and savings fund) by coordinating and supervising employee movements such as enrollments, changes, and cancellations.

Provide clear guidance and support to employees regarding their benefits and HR policies, ensuring good internal customer service.

Generate, analyze, and follow up on key HR metrics (headcount, absenteeism, turnover, and costs) to support decision-making.

Prepare reports, analysis, and projections for the HR Manager, including information required for internal and external audits.

Participate in the planning, control, and follow-up of the HR and headcount budget, monitoring variances and deviations.

Promote process improvements by analyzing data and identifying efficiency opportunities.

Ensure effective communication and coordination with different departments to support HR processes.

Manage the pre-payroll process by collecting, validating, and capturing employee incidents (absences, delays, overtime, sick leaves, permissions, etc.), ensuring accurate data integration and review, and providing follow-up to payroll questions and issues.

Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and best practices; review policies and processes to ensure compliance.

Maintain HR KPIs such as headcount, turnover, attendance, and absenteeism.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education Level:

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

Years and Area of Experience:

3+ years of experience executing payroll activities or similar position in the manufacturing industry.

Technical Knowledge:

Knowledge Mexican Labor Law

Proven ability to complete full hiring cycle.

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail and accuracy in handling information

Organization and time management

Ability to work under pressure

TRESS Experience

Soft Skills:

Teamwork.

Negotiation skills.

Strong problem-solving skills.

Focus on internal customer service

Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Discretion and confidentiality.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.