Human Resources Manager

Milwaukee Succeeds; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Putzmeister Inc. is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager in Sturtevant, WI to lead all HR functions in a manufacturing setting.

The role involves talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and ensuring labor law compliance nationwide. Responsibilities include policy development, benefits oversight, payroll, training, and collaboration with leadership to align workforce planning with business goals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full range of HR activities including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance evaluation, and employee development.
• Oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, payroll, benefits, and training programs.
• Develop, implement, and update HR policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Provide guidance to management on conflict resolution, discipline, and employee relations.

Skills

HR knowledge

US labor laws

employee relations

conflict resolution

leadership

HRIS

data analytics

manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field

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.
• Participates 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.
• Maintain 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.

MRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer