People Services - Senior Manager

Jasper Engines & Transmissions; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO & holidays

Bonus program

401(k) match

ESOP

Health clinic

Job summary

Jasper Engines & Transmissions is seeking a Sr. Manager of People Services to lead our team at the Jasper, Indiana headquarters.

This role translates business priorities into workforce plans, policies, training, and measurable People Services initiatives while ensuring daily operations run smoothly.

The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays, quarterly bonus, 401(k) match, ESOP, and an on-site clinic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, organizational development, or related field.
• 5+ years of HR leadership in manufacturing, including operations & strategy.
• Experience advising senior leaders and leading organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the People Services strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Oversee daily People Services operations and escalate high-impact matters.
• Lead and develop the People Services Team with clear ownership and escalation.
• Establish policies, governance, compliance, and performance metrics.
• Oversee talent acquisition, associate relations, and leadership development.
• Drive organizational change initiatives and stakeholder readiness.
• Advise leadership on workforce risks, culture, retention, and leadership decisions.
• Ensure employment law compliance and manage investigations with legal counsel.

Skills

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Influence

Business acumen

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, OD, or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

SharePoint

Teams

Workday

Job description

Job Description:Job Overview: The Sr. Manager of People Services oversees the day-to-day People Services team and functions and leads the strategy for Jasper Engines & Transmissions (JET). This person must understand day-to-day operations while shifting the function toward proactive, scalable, and strategic support. The role converts business priorities into workforce plans, policies, training & development, and measurable People Services initiatives while ensuring the Manager and team can execute daily responsibilities effectively.Do it Right and have fun with our People Services Team!Location: Onsite at our headquarters facility, 815 Wernsing Road, Jasper, IN 47546Salary and Benefits:Competitive starting salaryMedical, dental, vision, prescription insurance on 31st day of employmentPTO + 10 paid holidays after 30 daysQuarterly bonusTwo Retirement Plans: 401k w/ Company Match & Employee Stock Ownership Program100% Associate-Owned Culture – Be part of a thriving, ownership-driven community where every Associate has a stake in our success and a shared commitment to our future!Onsite Health Clinic & Fitness CenterAnd, so much more!Key Responsibilities:Develop and lead the People Services strategy for Jasper Engines & Transmissions in alignment with business priorities and direction.Maintain informed oversight of daily People Services operations through the People Services Team; remove barriers and intervene in high-risk or high-impact matters.Lead and develop the People Services Team and assigned support functions; establish clear ownership and escalation paths for operational and strategic decisions.Establish and maintain People Services policies, governance, compliance, service standards, and performance metrics for Jasper Engines & Transmissions (JET).Oversee talent acquisition and provide Associate relations support.Develop leadership capability, succession plans, talent reviews, and pipelines for critical JET roles in partnership with leadership.Lead organizational change initiatives, including stakeholder planning, communication, leader readiness, and adoption follow-through.Serve as the People Pillar Champion for JASPER's Unified Management Plan (JUMP) and lead proactive priorities with monthly accountability reporting.Translate the JUMP People initiatives into JET-specific action plans with defined timelines and accountability.Advise leadership on workforce risks, organizational effectiveness, talent, culture, engagement, retention, and leadership decisions.Oversee compliance and legal risk management for People Services, including employment law, wage and hour, leave, and Associate relations matters. Partner with legal counsel on investigations, claims, and policy decisions, and keep policies, practices, and records audit-ready.Manage the JET People Services budget, resource plan, priorities, and vendor relationships.Translate the JUMP People Services priorities from the Vice President into practical JET plans, standards, timelines, and accountabilities. QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field required; professional HR certification preferred.Minimum of 5+ Years of Human Resources leadership experience in the manufacturing industry, including responsibility for both operations and strategy.Experience advising senior leaders, leading organizational change, developing talent and succession systemsDemonstrated experience managing employment law compliance and legal risk (wage and hour, leave, accommodations, EEO) and leading Associate relations investigations in partnership with legal counsel.Demonstrated ability to move between enterprise direction, business-unit strategy, and day-to-day operating realities.Strong executive communication, judgment, influence, business acumen, financial stewardship, and team-development skills.Must have exceptional Microsoft Office skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint and Teams. Experience with Workday is preferred.Pay Range:Salary commensurate with experienceJasper Engines & Transmissions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JASPER is an at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.