Human Resources Manager - Manitowoc

KI; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays

Educational reimbursement program

Full benefits package including EAP

Job summary

KI in Manitowoc is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead HR services across recruitment, performance management, compensation, organizational development, safety and policy development. You will serve as a key partner to managers, shaping employee programs and ensuring legal compliance.

The role focuses on strategy execution, investigations, leave management, and safety initiatives while coordinating workforce planning and training across the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field is required.
• Two years+ HR/leadership experience with progressive responsibilities.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification(s) preferred.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support HR policies and procedures including handbook review and revisions.
• Assist managers with performance management, discipline and team-building opportunities while ensuring legal compliance.
• Develop and oversee strategic employee programs.
• Lead investigations for harassment, discrimination and other claims.
• Manage leaves of absence and accommodation requests.
• Coordinate recognition programs including budgeting and administration.
• Develop and coordinate performance review processes.
• Coach technicians, coordinators and managers as needed.
• Coordinate recruitment of office and plant staff and advertise events.
• Develop and maintain accurate job descriptions.
• Coordinate safety initiatives including awareness, incentives and enforcement.
• Provide case management for workers’ compensation and return-to-work programs.
• Ensure OSHA compliance for policies, training and recordkeeping.
• Forecast facility staffing needs and employee career development.
• Schedule and conduct training sessions throughout the year.

Skills

Leadership experience

Recruitment

Performance management

Policy development

Safety compliance

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification(s)

Job description

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions.Since 1941, we’ve positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers’ unique needs – including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That’s why we say we offer far more than furniture. We’re Furnishing Knowledge.

KI, a world class supplier of innovative and award-winning furniture solutions for business, educational, and healthcare environments, is seeking a Human Resources Manager to join our Manitowoc manufacturing facility.

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for the strategy and delivery of HR services in the areas of recruitment, performance management, compensation, organizational development, safety, legal compliance, policy and procedure development, and general day to day HR issues.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support policies and procedures including handbook review and revisions.
• Assist managers with performance management, discipline and team building opportunities ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
• Develop and oversee strategic employee programs.
• Serve as lead investigator for harassment, discrimination and other claims/complaints.
• Manage leave of absences and accommodation requests.
• Coordinate employee recognition efforts including budgeting and administration.
• Develop and coordinate performance review process.
• Coach and council technicians, coordinators and managers as needed.
• Strategize and coordinate the recruitment of office and plant staff.
• Coordinate sourcing of candidates including advertising, job fairs and educational relationships.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions that accurately depict the essential functions, knowledge and strategy of the organization.
• Develop and coordinate safety initiatives including awareness, compliance, incentives and enforcement.
• Provide case management for worker’s compensation and return to work programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regarding polices, training and recordkeeping.
• Forecast needs of facility and employee career development.
• Schedule and/or conduct various training sessions throughout the year.
• Maintain knowledge on Affinit
• Develop and manage the plant compensation program.
• Obtain market salary data and review internal equity to ensure plant technician wages remain competitive.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Two years+ of Human Resources and/or leadership experience with proven progressive responsibilities.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification(s) preferred.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

KI offers a welcoming work culture with competitive benefits for eligible employees. What KI offers you:

• Competitive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for your well-being.
• A 401(k) Plan with Company Match: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, & Holidays: Time off to recharge and spend with loved ones
• Educational Reimbursement Program: Support for degree programs and certifications.
• Full Benefits Package: Including short-term disability, long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.