Human Resources Manager

ThyssenKrupp

Milwaukee (WI)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance - Company Paid

STD/LTD - Company Paid

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (25 days per year)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead all HR operations, align human resources strategy with policy and budget objectives, and partner with leaders to build a high-performing workforce across the US operations in Kennesaw, GA and Milwaukee, WI, as well as remote employees.

The role oversees talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, compliance, learning and development, and HR systems.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business or Human Resources.
Experience leading HR operations and programs.
Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
Ability to protect confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the HR function and team to align with goals.
Partner with leaders to address workforce challenges and engagement.
Advise on employee relations, performance, development, and policy interpretation.
Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR policies.
Oversee payroll operations and benefits administration.
Drive change management and organizational transformation.
Develop and execute HR strategies, operating plans, budgets.
Lead labor relations activities, including investigations and negotiations.
Analyze workforce data to provide insights for decisions.
Coordinate annual compensation planning and workforce planning.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Talent acquisition

Performance management

Compensation and benefits

Regulatory compliance

HRIS & reporting

People development

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Human Resources

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company

thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. specializes in the design and construction of turnkey cement plants. We support cement manufacturers around the world with an extensive portfolio of products and services and sustainable solutions based on more than 150 years of expertise and experience. Our plants and machines use state-of-the-art production processes to conserve resources, minimize environmental impact and deliver maximum performance and efficiency.

Your responsibilities

Position Overview:

The Human Resources Manager leads, directs, evaluates, and develops all Human Resources operations to ensure the organization's human resource strategy is implemented effectively, consistently, and in alignment with established policies, guidelines, and budgetary objectives. This role is responsible for overseeing key HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits administration, compliance, workforce planning, learning and development, and HR systems and processes.

Reporting functionally to the Global Head of HR and locally to the Vice President of Service, the Human Resources Manager serves as a member of the organization's leadership team, providing strategic guidance and operational expertise on people-related initiatives that support organizational goals, culture, and business performance. The position partners closely with leaders across the organization to promote employee engagement, develop talent, foster an inclusive and high-performing workplace, and ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations.

The Human Resources Manager drives continuous improvement in HR programs, policies, and practices while maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence, employee experience, organizational effectiveness, and the achievement of business objectives. Through effective leadership and collaboration, this role ensures the organization attracts, retains, and develops a skilled workforce capable of supporting current and future organizational success.

This position supports personnel our offices in Kennesaw, GA and Milwaukee, WI as well as remote employees located across the United States.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Lead and develop the HR function and team, aligning people strategies with organizational goals and workforce needs.
Partner with business leaders to address workforce challenges, drive employee engagement, and support achievement of strategic objectives.
Advise and coach leaders on employee relations, performance management, talent development, workforce planning, and policy interpretation.
Ensure consistent application of HR policies and compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations.
Lead talent management initiatives, including performance management, succession planning, employee development, recruitment, onboarding, and retention.
Oversee payroll operations and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, effective vendor management, and a positive employee experience.
Drive change management efforts and support organizational transformation, culture, inclusion, engagement, and employee experience initiatives.
Develop and execute HR strategies, operating plans, budgets, and key workforce programs in partnership with HR and business stakeholders.
Lead employee and labor relations activities, including investigations, conflict resolution, grievance management, contract administration, negotiations, and litigation support.
Analyze workforce data, trends, and metrics to provide insights, identify opportunities, and support informed business decisions.
Coordinate annual HR processes, including compensation planning, merit and bonus programs, workforce planning, and organizational restructuring efforts.
Maintain confidential employee information and serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on organizational effectiveness and workforce strategy.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position will have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Your profile

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business or Human Resources

Required Knowledge & Skills:

Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Safety mindset.
Strong business acumen.
Strategic viewpoint and ability to translate business needs into HR action plans.
Solid knowledge of Federal and state employment laws and regulations; keeps abreast of the legal environment.
Must have strong proficiency in the functional use of key business applications, such as HRIS and reporting solutions.
Ability to translate business and HR needs and requirement to others.
Analytical skills, data driven.
Ability to present and communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people at all levels within and outside the organization.
Strong influencing skills and strength of character.
Effective People leadership and development skills.
Cultural awareness and acumen.
Strong networking, communication, and collaboration skills.
Experience mitigating employee relations concerns

Preferred Qualifications:

At least 7 years of experience in Human Resources, with experience as a generalist or in two or more HR functional areas
2-3 years of experience in a related managerial role
5+ years of HR experience
Prior experience working with executive management and business managers
Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing effective HR solutions that meet business needs
Change management leadership experience

Solid working experience with all Microsoft office applications

Travel Demands:

This position is expected to travel no more than 20%

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Your benefits

thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. recognizes and appreciates the exceptional quality of its employees. We are proud to offer challenging jobs with competitive benefits. Employees of thyssenkrupp Polysius receive a variety of financial and personal job benefits. The suite of benefits offered is meant as a supplement to your financial package and adds to your total compensation. Below is a brief summary of benefits which are available to all fulltime employees: