Senior HR Manager, Onsite - Industrial Manufacturing

Gerdau; Iowa; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision plan

Dental plan

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible Spending (FSA)

Bonus

401K matching

Health Advocate

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Career development & training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Gerdau is seeking an HR Manager I for the Wilton Mill in Iowa. This onsite role leads HR processes for ~230 employees, including recruitment, compensation, training, and employee relations.

You will manage performance reviews, wage policies, and ensure legal compliance while partnering with leadership on workforce planning and engagement. Requires a four-year degree in HR or related field with 7+ years HR experience; manufacturing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field.
• Graduate degree and/or PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP preferred.
• 7+ years HR experience; 2–3 years in industrial manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage HR processes for Wilton Mill and downstream locations (~230 employees).
• Oversee personnel actions: assignments, performance and salary reviews, discipline, termination.
• Analyze HR trends with teams to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Support recruitment: define requirements, identify sources, assist managers in selection.
• Coordinate compensation and benefits matters; maintain job descriptions and evaluations.
• Ensure wage/salary policy compliance and communicate total compensation.
• Identify training needs; coordinate and conduct local training sessions; support corporate programs.
• Coordinate employee communications and engagement activities; assist workforce planning and succession.
• Assist with organizational restructures and expatriate matters as needed.

Skills

Consulting

Client management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Financial literacy

Education

Bachelor/Four-year degree in HR or related field

Graduate degree or professional HR cert preferred

Job description

Gerdau is seeking an HR Manager I for the Wilton Mill in Iowa. This onsite role leads HR processes for ~230 employees, including recruitment, compensation, training, and employee relations.

You will manage performance reviews, wage policies, and ensure legal compliance while partnering with leadership on workforce planning and engagement. Requires a four-year degree in HR or related field with 7+ years HR experience; manufacturing experience preferred.