Regional Productivity & Improvement Specialist – HR Service Center

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

As the Regional Productivity & Improvement Specialist you will be the primary continuous improvement, automation, and AI advisor within the region. You will work with operational teams to identify opportunities, prioritize improvements, implement solutions, and build local capability. You will be the bridge between HRSC operations and the global productivity function, addressing local needs while supporting the global productivity function in adopting global standards and initiatives. You will report to the Manager, HR Shared Services and have a hybrid working schedule with three days spent in the office weekly.

Your Responsibilities:

• Be a regional owner of improvement and automation pipeline
• Identify, assess, and prioritize process improvement opportunities across HRSC operations in EMEA
• Ensure prioritization based on impact, feasibility, and strategic alignment with regional HRSC leadership
• Track progress, outcomes, and benefits realization
• Escalate high-impact opportunities for global review and scaling
• Lead regional productivity projects from idea through implementation
• Lead and support CI initiatives (e.g., Lean, standardization, and simplification)
• Leverage Power Automate, Power Apps, SharePoint, Copilot, Workday capabilities, and other technologies
• Evaluate repetitive/manual work and convert it into scalable digital solutions
• Support practical AI and digital tools adoption within the region
• Capture and reuse solutions, learnings, and best practices.
• Lead showcases, learning sessions, and knowledge-sharing activities
• Mentor HRSC team members on productivity tools and methodologies
• Partner with regional COE teams, HRSC managers, and regional HR leadership to align on priorities, improvement opportunities, and cross-team projects within the region
• Work closely with the global productivity role and other regional productivity roles to create synergies, share learnings, reuse solutions, and provide support across regions when needed
• Coordinate HRSC-side regional engagement in process, system, and operational initiatives, including testing, feedback collection, readiness activities, and implementation support

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in HR Shared Services, Operations, Process Improvement, HR Technology, or related areas

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Fluecy in English (written and spoken)
• Continuous improvement and innovation mindset focused on value creation
• Understanding of HR Processes and ability to translate business needs into technical/automation solutions
• Knowledge of HR processes and service delivery models
• Stakeholder management skills
• Experience in continuous improvement / process optimization (Lean, CI, Six Sigma – preferred but not mandatory)
• Experience in AI tools, MS Office core apps and business and automation tools use
• Experience working with cross-regional stakeholders

What We Offer:

Our benefits package includes …

• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• On-demand digital course library for professional development
• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program

... and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!