Human Resources Manager

Modine Manufacturing Company; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company in Franklin, Wisconsin seeks a Plant Human Resources Manager to lead HR support for the Plant Manager, salaried staff, and hourly workforce. You will head a dedicated HR team, drive talent initiatives, ensure compliance, and foster a positive work environment.

You will partner with local schools to build talent pipelines and apprenticeship programs. The role reports to the Human Resources Director – US with a dotted line to the Plant Manager, and requires a strong

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience leading HR teams supporting both salaried and hourly staff.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, compliance, and HR best practices.
• Experience with HRIS systems and data interpretation/analysis.
• Proven ability to handle employee relations with discretion and professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• HR leadership and plant support to the Plant Manager and leadership team.
• Develop and lead the plant HR team to ensure effective service delivery.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies across the facility.
• Oversee staffing strategies to meet production needs and build pipelines.
• Develop apprenticeship programs and partnerships with local schools.

Skills

HR leadership

talent acquisition

HRIS management

employee relations

compliance

training & development

people management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

HRIS

Payroll system

Job description

For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™ means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit modine.com.

Position Description

The Plant Human Resources Manager is responsible for providing strategic and hands-on HR support to the Plant Manager, salaried staff, and hourly workforce at the Franklin, WI facility. This role will lead a dedicated HR team within the plant to manage daily HR operations, drive talent initiatives, ensure compliance, and foster a positive and productive work environment. The Plant HR Manager will also play a key role in developing local talent pipelines by building relationships with local educational institutions. This role will report directly to the Human Resources Director – US and dotted line report into the Plant Manager.

Key Responsibilities

HR Leadership & Plant Support:

• Serve as the primary HR advisor to the Plant Manager and leadership team, providing guidance on workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development.
• Lead and develop the plant HR team to ensure effective HR service delivery to all employees.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and best practices are consistently applied across the facility.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Oversee staffing strategies to meet plant production needs, ensuring a steady pipeline of skilled hourly and salaried employees.
• Build partnerships with local schools, technical colleges, and workforce development programs to create a robust talent pipeline.
• Develop and implement an apprenticeship program to attract and train future talent for key roles.

HRIS Management & Data Integrity

• Ensure accurate and timely entry of employee data in the HRIS system to maintain reliable reporting and analytics.
• Monitor workforce trends and provide insights to plant leadership to support data-driven decision-making.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Manage employee relations, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies while fostering a positive work environment.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws, as well as company policies and safety regulations.
• Lead investigations and resolution of employee concerns in alignment with company policies.

Training & Development

• Support leadership in identifying development opportunities for employees at all levels.
• Implement training initiatives to improve employee skills, engagement, and retention.

Required Education & Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Prior experience managing HR teams and supporting both salaried and hourly employees preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, compliance, and HR best practices.
• Experience with HRIS systems and ability to interpret and analyze HR data.
• Proven ability to handle employee relations matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and drive initiatives forward.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.

Why Choose Modine?

Health & Well-being

• Day One
  • Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
• After 90 days of continuous employment
  • Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
  • 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%
  • 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%
  • Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)

Financial Benefits

• 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short Term Disability (company paid)
• Long Term Disability

Work-Life Balance

• Competitive time-off policies
• Tuition Reimbursement

To view full benefits information: MyModine Benefits

Modine is 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, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) now or in the future. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.