Human Resources Manager

Virginia Transformer Corp; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Transformer Corp in Pocatello, ID seeks a Manager of Human Resources to serve as a strategic partner to plant leadership. You will drive talent management, labor relations, and HR operations across the site, shaping a strong performance culture aligned with business goals.

You will lead recruitment, onboarding, compensation, benefits, and policy administration while guiding organizational development and engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with employee and labor relations (union experience preferred)

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership with plant leadership to develop and execute talent strategies aligned with operational goals and future growth.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, compensation, benefits, and policy administration across the site.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, investigations, and terminations; support labor relations strategy in union and non‑union environments.
• Champion employee development initiatives, leadership coaching, and performance management processes.
• Analyze compensation trends and recommend competitive pay strategies to attract and retain talent.

Skills

Excel & data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Psychology or related field

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

On the heels of achieving 3X growth, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!

We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding. We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is the largestU.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we’ve been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We’re more than 5,800 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.

As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.

Join Our Team

If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.

Summary

Job Title: Manager of Human Resources – Pocatello, ID

Are you passionate about building high-performing teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Join our Pocatello plant as a Manager of Human Resources, where you will serve as a strategic partner to plant leadership and play a critical role in driving organizational growth, workforce planning, and employee engagement.

In this role, you will lead all HR functions for the site, providing strategic direction across talent management, labor and employee relations, organizational development, and HR operations. You will be responsible for shaping a strong, performance-driven culture while ensuring alignment with business objectives and company-wide HR strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Partner closely with plant leadership to develop and execute talent strategies aligned with operational goals and future growth
• Drive workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational design initiatives

HR Operations & Execution

• Lead all core HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, compensation, benefits, and policy administration
• Ensure consistent and compliant execution of HR policies, procedures, and employment practices

Employee & Labor Relations

• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations
• Support and lead labor relations strategy in both union and non-union environments

Talent Management & Development

• Champion employee development initiatives, leadership coaching, and performance management processes
• Drive engagement strategies to foster a positive, high-performance culture

Compensation & Market Insights

• Analyze compensation trends and recommend competitive pay strategies to attract and retain top talent

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field required
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred
• 7–10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment
• Strong experience in employee relations and labor relations (union experience preferred)
• Proven ability to influence leadership and drive organizational change
• High level of professional judgment and ability to manage confidential matters

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with employee engagement initiatives across all levels of the organization
• Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities
• Professional HR certification (PHR/SPHR) preferred

Location Requirement

• Must be willing to relocate to Pocatello prior to start