HR Manager: Strategic People Leader for Manufacturing

Great Dane LLC; Tennessee; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits: dental, vision, medical with

401(k) with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

And more!

Job summary

Great Dane LLC is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to act as a strategic partner to plant leadership and align people strategies with business objectives. You will lead talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and leadership development to improve engagement, safety, and operational results.

The role requires strong business acumen, a visible presence on the plant floor, data-driven decision making, and the ability to influence leaders at

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 5+ years HR experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of employee relations, employment law, talent management, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Ability to influence leaders and drive results through people strategies.
• Strong analytical, communication, leadership, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• High judgment, discretion and decision-making.
• Self-management and project management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, esp. Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Travel: Minimal.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to Plant Manager and leadership on workforce matters.
• Align HR initiatives to plant objectives, safety goals, and productivity targets.
• Improve organizational effectiveness, accountability, and engagement.
• Provide workforce insights using turnover, staffing, attendance, and safety data.
• Lead workforce planning to meet current and future needs.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract, hire, onboard, and retain talent.
• Support succession planning and development of frontline managers and high-potential employees.
• Identify capability gaps and plan leadership development.
• Coach leaders on employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation.
• Conduct investigations and ensure fair, compliant resolution.
• Foster positive employee relations and trust.
• Support change initiatives to improve performance and agility.
• Strengthen accountability and decision-making effectiveness.
• Drive programs reinforcing culture, values, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support plant safety initiatives and safety as a core value.
• Oversee workers' comp and return-to-work processes.
• Maintain workforce reporting and HR metrics.
• Administer HR programs and participate with Corporate HR Centers of Excellence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Employee relations

Employment law

Talent management

Workforce planning

Organizational development

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem solving

Self-management

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's in HR / Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Great Dane LLC is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to act as a strategic partner to plant leadership and align people strategies with business objectives. You will lead talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and leadership development to improve engagement, safety, and operational results.

The role requires strong business acumen, a visible presence on the plant floor, data-driven decision making, and the ability to influence leaders at