Senior HR Manager – Sales

Manitou Bf; West Bend (WI); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Travel up to 15%

Health Benefits

401k matching

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Manitou Group is seeking a Sr. HR Manager – Sales to lead and develop a HR team supporting the North America sales organization.

The role drives HR initiatives aligned with business objectives, workforce planning, performance, and engagement while ensuring compliance across sites. The position is based in West Bend, Wisconsin with a hybrid schedule (remote up to 2 days/week) and potential domestic travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of progressive HR experience supporting a sales organization
• Proven experience in leading and managing an HR team
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal communication

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR connection to the Sales leadership in the North America region.
• Translate business strategy into proactive HR initiatives that drive performance and engagement.
• Oversee talent management processes including performance management, succession planning, and high-potential identification.
• Handle discipline and termination of employees per policy.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning to support objectives.
• Manage complex Employee Relations issues to foster a positive work environment.
• Lead and develop an HR team (HR Generalist and Front Desk Admin).
• Ensure end-to-end HR operations compliance and lifecycle management in the region.
• Develop and implement local HR policies to ensure regulatory compliance across sites.
• Analyze employee feedback to drive retention and productivity interventions.
• Lead change management efforts within North America and communicate changes effectively.
• Leverage HR analytics to provide insights on attrition, engagement, and hiring trends.
• Recommend data-backed actions for better people and business outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

HRIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/BA

Tools

HRIS tools

Job description

Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. Based on a “One United Team” focus, we internationally cultivate our purpose-driven and agile work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we cultivate, build and elevate our more than 6000 employees and their diversity across more than 30 countries we operate in. There are 6 main plants with locations in France, the USA, India, Italy and more than 30 subsidiaries all around the world.

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Join us to be part of our continuous success.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

The Sr. HR Manager – Sales is responsible for supporting the sales organization of the North America region and managing a team consisting of an HR Generalist and a Front Desk Admin. This position uses working knowledge of the role and the business to support, guide, and develop HR direct reports. Oversees and ensures that HR strategies align with business objectives and key initiatives. Establishes procedures to analyze trends and monitor compliance. The role works closely with the leadership and HR team to provide guidance and support to business on workforce planning, talent management, performance and development, employee engagement, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

HR Management: Serve as the primary HR connection to the Sales leadership in the North America region. Translate business strategy into proactive HR initiatives that drive organizational performance and employee engagement. Collaborate closely with the Sr. HR Manager – Operations.

Talent Management: Oversee and implement key Talent Management processes aligned with global approach, including performance management, succession planning, and high-potential identification for the region.

Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Workforce Planning: Partner with leaders on workforce planning initiatives to ensure the structure, roles, and staffing levels support business objectives.

Employee Relations: Manage complex and sensitive Employee Relations issues, to foster a positive work environment.

Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team consisting of an HR Generalist and Front Desk Admin, ensuring high performance, compliance, and professional growth.

HR Operations Oversight: Ensure effective and compliant execution of core HR operations, including end-to-end employee lifecycle within the region.

Policy & Compliance: Be the local expert for state employment laws and regulations. Develop, interpret, and implement local HR policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and consistency across the sites.

Engagement: Analyze and act on employee feedback and engagement, developing targeted interventions to improve employee retention and productivity.

Lead and support significant change management efforts within the North America region

Implement changes in a way that minimizes disruption and maximizes employee adoption. This involves engaging with leaders to identify the impact of change, prepare a team for transitions and reinforce new behaviors for long term success.

Leverage HR analytics to provide insights on attrition, engagement, hiring, performance and engagement trends

Recommend actions backed by data for better people and business outcomes

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 9 years of progressive HR experience, supporting a sales organization.

Proven experience in leading and managing an HR team.

EXPERTISE:

Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal communication.

Problem solving and decision making skills

Ability to manage conflict and influence without authority

Proficient in HRIS tools and data interpretation

Strategic mindset with a hands on approach

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS:

Internal connections: Employees, Leadership, all departments

What does MANITOU Group offer?

• Base Salary Range between $115,000 – $130,000 per year, plus a potential annual bonus based on performance metrics
  • Actual pay determined by experience level, skills, qualifications & work location
• This position is located in West Bend, Wisconsin
• Hybrid Position – Opportunity to work remotely up to 2 days/week
• Travel Requirements – potential travel up to 15% domestically and potentially visiting our global corporate office in France
• In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program including Medical/Dental/Vision, a matching 401k, tuition reimbursement, volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year and so much more!
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
• Manitou Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status or disability status.