People Services - Senior Manager

Jasper Engine Exchange, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PTO and paid holidays

Quarterly bonus

401k with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Associate-Owned culture

Onsite health clinic and fitness

Job summary

Jasper Engines & Transmissions (JET) is hiring a Sr. Manager of People Services to lead the day-to-day People Services team and shape proactive, scalable HR strategies.

You will translate business priorities into workforce plans, training, and measurable initiatives while supporting leadership decisions. You will oversee talent acquisition, policy governance, and employee relations, driving organizational change and leadership development in a hands-on manufacturing environment at our Jasper, IN

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Organizational Development, or related field required; professional HR certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of HR leadership experience in manufacturing, including operations and strategy.
• Experience advising senior leaders and leading organizational change.
• Experience managing employment law compliance and employee relations investigations with legal counsel.
• Strong executive communication and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the People Services strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Oversee daily People Services operations and remove barriers in high-risk matters.
• Lead and develop the People Services Team with clear ownership and escalation paths.
• Establish policies, governance, compliance, service standards, and metrics.
• Oversee talent acquisition and Associate relations support.
• Develop leadership capability, succession plans, and talent pipelines for key roles.
• Lead organizational change initiatives with stakeholder planning and adoption.
• Serve as People Pillar Champion for the JUMP plan and report monthly.
• Translate JUMP priorities into action plans with timelines and accountability again.
• Advise leadership on workforce risks, engagement, and retention.

Skills

HR leadership

Strategic planning

Executive communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/related field

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Job Overview

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

Location: Onsite at our headquarters facility, 815 Wernsing Road, Jasper, IN 47546

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive starting salary
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription insurance on 31st day of employment
• PTO + 10 paid holidays after 30 days
• Quarterly bonus
• Two Retirement Plans: 401k w/ Company Match & Employee Stock Ownership Program
• 100% 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 Center
• And, 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’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 systems.
• Demonstrated 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

Pay Range: Salary commensurate with experience

Equal Opportunity Statement

JASPER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JASPER has 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.

About JASPER

JASPER has been remanufacturing quality products since 1942 and today we are the nation's largest remanufacturer of gas and diesel engines, transmissions, differentials, rear axle assemblies, air & fuel components, marine engines, sterndrives, performance engines, and electric motors. JASPERs, over 2,500 Associate-Owners, are committed to providing our customers with exceptional experience and the perfect product. We are firmly committed to providing all our Associate-Owners with a safe work environment, opportunities for Personal Growth and Development and a wide array of benefits. No automotive experience, no problem! We provide training for many jobs that do not require specific experience. Own Your Future by becoming part of our 100% Associate-Owned Family!