Human Resources Manager

Twin-Disc-Incorporated; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Competitive base salary and annual/in‑

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Opportunity to work with a global team

Job summary

Twin Disc is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations at our manufacturing facility. You will drive staffing, onboarding, performance management, and workforce planning while partnering with plant leadership on productivity and compliance.

A safety‑first culture and collaboration with hourly and salaried teams are essential. Responsibilities include advancing labor planning, employee engagement, and day‑to‑day HR activities to support production goals and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience supporting workplace safety programs and OSHA compliance in production settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle HR operations in a manufacturing plant, covering recruiting, onboarding, workforce planning, and performance management.
• Partner with plant leadership on labor planning, productivity, and organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure HR practices align with production schedules and operational goals.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to support retention and a high‑performance shop-floor culture.
• Support safety, health, and environmental initiatives and OSHA compliance.
• Maintain HR records and provide workforce analytics for decision-making.

Skills

Leadership on floor

Communication skills

Data‑driven HR

Safety compliance awareness

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business

Job description

Human Resources Manager

At Twin Disc, we power innovation!

As a global leader in power transmission technology, Twin Disc is committed to evolving our brand, advancing our product portfolio, and delivering world‑class solutions to our customers. Our success is driven by talented, forward‑thinking people, and we support a flexible, outcome‑focused work environment that enables collaboration across our distributed global workforce.
The Human Resources Manager plays a critical role in supporting Twin Disc’s precision manufacturing operations by leading and executing HR strategies that drive operational performance, workforce engagement, and regulatory compliance. This position partners closely with plant leadership to ensure HR, safety, and environmental (EHS) initiatives support the production of high-quality power transmission and propulsion solutions.

Operating as a hands‑on leader within a dynamic shop floor environment, this role champions a safety‑first culture, reinforces accountability, and strengthens organizational capability across both hourly and salaried teams.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Leadership

• Lead full-cycle HR operations within a manufacturing plant, including skilled trades recruiting, onboarding, workforce planning, and performance management.
• Serve as a strategic partner to plant leadership on labor planning, productivity improvement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure HR practices align with manufacturing demands, production schedules, and operational goals.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives that support retention and a high‑performance culture on the shop floor.

Employee Relations & Workforce Support

• Actively support a large hourly workforce, addressing employee concerns, conducting investigations, and resolving workplace issues with fairness and consistency.
• Partner with supervisors and frontline leaders to strengthen leadership effectiveness and accountability.
• Promote a respectful, inclusive, and team‑oriented manufacturing culture.

Safety, Health & Environmental (EHS) Leadership

• Partner with operations and safety teams to reinforce a proactive, behavior‑based safety culture in machining, assembly, and heavy manufacturing environments.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and internal safety protocols specific to industrial equipment, machining processes, and production operations.
• Oversee workers’ compensation claims, return‑to‑work programs, and injury prevention initiatives.
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation to reduce risk and downtime.
• Support safety training programs tailored to manufacturing hazards (e.g., lockout/tagout, machine guarding, ergonomics, and PPE).
• Monitor, track, and analyze safety metrics (TRIR, lost time, near misses) to drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with environmental consultants on compliance related to manufacturing operations, including waste handling, emissions, and permitting.

Talent Acquisition & Development

• Lead recruitment efforts for skilled manufacturing roles, including machinists, assemblers, technicians, and engineering talent.
• Support workforce development initiatives, including apprenticeship programs, technical training, and upskilling.

Compliance & HR Operations

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as industry‑specific regulations affecting manufacturing operations.
• Maintain accurate HR records, workforce analytics, and reporting to support decision‑making.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Demonstrated experience supporting workplace safety programs and OSHA compliance in a production setting

Preferred

• Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP)
• Experience in heavy manufacturing, machining, or industrial equipment environments
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or Kaizen practices

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership presence on the manufacturing floor
• Excellent communication and coaching skills with frontline supervisors and operations leaders
• Ability to balance employee advocacy with business and production needs
• Data‑driven decision‑making using HR and safety metrics
• Hands‑on, proactive approach in a fast‑paced industrial setting
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence

Work Environment

• Daily presence in a manufacturing facility with exposure to machining, assembly, and production operations
• Frequent interaction with hourly employees, supervisors, and plant leadership
• Occasional off‑shift, weekend, or extended hours required to support production schedules, safety incidents, or operational needs

Why Twin Disc?

We offer a supportive and flexible workplace where your expertise truly matters. Our competitive Total Rewards package includes:

• Flexible work schedule supporting work-life balance
• Competitive base salary and annual incentive plans
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with exceptional employer match
• Generous paid time off with a holiday shutdown
• Wellness Program participation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with robust resources
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, high‑performing global team

Equal Opportunity Employer

Twin Disc is an Equal Opportunity and Affi­rmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status.