Manager Human Resources

DR Power LLP; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking an HR Manager for its Eagle manufacturing facility to lead strategic and operational HR efforts in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will partner with plant leadership to align people strategies with business goals, guide employee relations, recruitment, workforce planning and performance management.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and at least 5 years of progressive HR management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or equivalent experience required.
• 5 years progressive HR management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a trusted advisor with internal stakeholders.
• Leads HR programs, policies and practices to drive employee relations and workforce performance.
• Partners with leadership to develop diverse leadership and technical capability.
• Manages workforce headcount to achieve productivity and efficiency targets.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws and company policies.
• Provides project management leadership for HR initiatives and cross‑functional projects.
• Designs and directs HR team work; selects, coaches and develops staff.
• Sets clear expectations to motivate and develop the team.

Skills

HR management

Employee relations

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business or relevant equivalent experience

Job description

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

The HR Manager serves as the strategic and operational Human Resources leader for Generac's Eagle manufacturing facility, partnering closely with plant leadership to drive business performance through effective people strategies and workforce initiatives. This role is responsible for delivering comprehensive HR support in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring alignment between business objectives, workforce needs, and employee engagement. As a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, the HR Manager provides both tactical and strategic guidance across all aspects of Human Resources, including employee relations, talent acquisition, workforce planning, talent management, performance management, compensation, payroll, organizational development, training, safety, change management, and policy administration.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a trusted advisor with internal stakeholders.
• Enhances the organization’s HR team by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and HR policies, programs and practices.
• Partners with internal groups to manage coordination of HR programs, processes within a specific business group or core function.
• Live the Leadership Principles.
• Partners with leadership teams and other HR (Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Benefits, Communications) business leaders to grow diverse leadership, talent and technical capability in the business.
• Collaborates with Talent Acquisition to drive employment-branding initiatives to establish Generac as a leader and advocate for the industry.
• Expands talent acquisition and talent management efforts across Generac.
• Responsible for managing workforce headcount in support achieves productivity and efficiencies.
• Implements standardized programs and policies that drive innovation and employee engagement.
• Ensures legal compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations; ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Provide project management leadership for projects including schedules, executing plans and integrating the activities of cross-functional team members.
• Develop and lead risk and mitigation plans for projects.
• Define and lead contingency option assessments when needed, then select and execute mitigation plans.
• Identify, evaluate and document “lessons-learned” during the project and communicate best practices and lessons learned to project team members on future projects.
• Designs and directs the work of the team.
• Selects, coaches and develops staff.
• Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team.
• Manages performance-- recognizing achievement, providing feedback and administering progressive discipline when necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business or relevant equivalent experience.
• 5 years progressive HR management experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.