HR Generalist

Trane Italia; Rushville (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking an HR Generalist to support plant HR operations in a unionized manufacturing environment. You will partner with leadership and employees on workforce relations, policy administration, and HR programs to balance advocacy with business needs.

The ideal candidate has broad HR Generalist skills, experience in a unionized setting, and strong communication. Travel 5–10% is required, with on-site duties at the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or related field required.
• Experience in a manufacturing plant environment strongly preferred.
• Broad HR Generalist skills: employee relations, recruiting, and labor law knowledge.
• Experience supporting employees in a unionized setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support HR strategies and programs aligned with business goals.
• Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and supervisors.
• Oversee staffing, onboarding, HR training, and employee engagement.
• Maintain employee records per policy and legal standards.
• Analyze HR data for reporting and decision making.
• Partner with managers on attendance and employee relations investigations.
• Support union-related processes and collective bargaining administration.
• Promote a positive workplace culture aligned with safety and compliance.
• Travel 5–10% as needed.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruiting

Labor law knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or related field

Tools

Workday

UKG

Job description

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane®andThermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world’s challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.

Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.

We boldly go.

Where is the work:

On-Site (5 days)

Job Summary：

The HR Generalist will support human resources operations at a manufacturing plant operating in a unionized environment. This role partners with plant leadership, employees, and union representatives to support workforce relations, staffing, employee engagement, policy administration, compliance, training, and HR programs. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced plant environment, balancing employee advocacy with business needs, and helping ensure consistent application of labor agreements, company policies, and employment practices.

What you will do:

• Responsible for support in execution of HR strategies and programs that support business and corporate goals.

• Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to employees and supervisors on questions, concerns, and HR-related matters.

• Overseas staffing efforts, new employee onboarding, HR training programs, employee communications and employee engagement initiatives.

• Maintain employee records and HR documentation in accordance with company policy, labor requirements, and legal standards.

• Gather, analyze, and interpret HR related data for report generation and management decision making

• Partner with managers on attendance, corrective action, and employee relation issues, such as conducting and completing investigations regarding allegations, complaints, or other concerns brought up from employees.

• Support union-related processes such as grievance tracking, documentation and preparation for labor meetings.

• Assist with administration and interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement in partnership with HR leadership and plant management.

• Promote a positive, respectful workplace culture aligned with safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

• Other duties as needed

• This job will require 5-10% travel.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field required
• Past experience in a manufacturing plant environment, strongly preferred
• Experience with a broad HR Generalist skill, including employee relations, recruiting, local and federal law knowledge.
• Experience supporting employees in a unionized setting, strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a professional, positive, courteous manner at all times
• Detail-orientated, organized, with a strong sense of urgency.
• Self-motivated with ability to establish priorities and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of HR Systems – Workday and UKG experience preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft office applications

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$51,800.00 - $93,309.99

Compensation Type:

Salary

Incentive Eligible:

No

Sales Commission Eligible:

No

Disclaimer : We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role:

No

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.