Human Resources Manager

MRA-The Management Association; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Putzmeister Inc. is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager in Sturtevant, WI. The role oversees recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and regulatory compliance, reporting to the CEO with dotted line to CHRO as part of the Global HR Community.

You will collaborate with senior leaders on workforce planning, implement HR policies, and drive DEI initiatives while supporting a safe, compliant workplace across the manufacturing facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and 5+ years HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. labor laws and HR best practices.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and employee relations.
• Proficient with HRIS and data analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and talent development across the organization.
• Develop and implement HR policies in compliance with laws nationwide.
• Manage employee relations, performance management, and payroll coordination.
• Lead benefits, training, records management, and diversity initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on workforce planning and budgeting.

Skills

Labor laws

Employee relations

Leadership

HR analytics

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP/PHR or equivalent certification

Tools

HRIS

Data analytics tools

Job description

Putzmeister Inc - Human Resources Manager - Sturtevant, WI

Summary

The Human Resources Manager plays a vital role in shaping and executing the talent strategy to support the company's overall business goals. The HR manager is an active, hands-on position that oversees all HR functions and engages in daily HR activities, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and ensuring compliance with labor laws nationwide. This role involves developing and implementing policies and programs that foster a positive work environment, increase employee engagement, and promote diversity and inclusion. The HR Manager collaborates closely with senior leadership to align workforce planning with organizational objectives. Ultimately, this role ensures the company attracts, develops, and retains top talent while maintaining a compliant and supportive workplace culture. The HR manager reports to the CEO with a dotted line to the CHRO as part of the Global HR Community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization's goals and strategy and provides input to establish human resources objectives aligned with organizational goals.
• Creates headcount planning and budgets in collaboration with department leaders.
• Manages departmental expenses and controls per budget.
• Participate in global alignment calls every six weeks.
• Implement human resources strategies by establishing department accountabilities, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation and payroll, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, succession planning, employee relations and retention, EEO compliance, and labor relations.
• Lead and manage the full range of human resources activities, including recruitment, conducting orientations, onboarding, training, performance evaluation, and employee development.
• Work with third-party providers to administer the organization's employee benefit plans, research new plan options, and analyze the needs of the company and employees to adjust existing benefit plans that support employee satisfaction and retention.

• Develop, implement, and update HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to management and employees on HR-related matters, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and employee relations.
• Drive initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace and foster a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Coordinate annual employee engagement surveys and collaborate with company leaders to establish and implement action plans focused on ongoing improvement.
• Analyze HR metrics and prepare reports to inform leadership decisions and improve organizational effectiveness.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources,
• Manage HR team members, providing coaching, development, and performance feedback to build a high-performing HR function.
• Other duties assigned and required, in collaboration with the company and management team.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of U.S. labor laws, employment regulations, and HR best practices.
• Proven experience in employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Excellent decision-making and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and data analytics tools
• Adaptability and willingness to switch between strategic and administrative tasks.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Education/Certification/Training

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience
• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of management experience

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in a typical office or shop environment; occasionally exposed to noise, dust, and chemicals.
• Recognize that this is a heavy equipment manufacturing facility, and all personal protective equipment policies and safety procedures must be followed by all employees.
• Occasional travel, including international travel, to training seminars, quarterly meetings, and functional team meetings.

The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above information provides the general details needed to describe the main duties of the identified job and should not be seen as a detailed account of all the work requirements that might be part of the job.