Manager, HR - Military veterans preferred

2025-10-04
MetalTek
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Watertown
Wisconsin
53094
United States

Description:

  

Position Summary: We are seeking a forward-thinking and people-centered Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations at our plant. This role is essential to driving strategic business outcomes, fostering a strong workplace culture, and ensuring compliance and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader, a trusted partner to management, and a champion for employees.


Key Responsibilities


Business Partnership

· Anticipate business needs, lead strategy, and use analytics for decision-making.

· Advocate for employees, model core values, and promote diversity.

· Drive and sustain change through leadership and stakeholder engagement.

· Collaborate across teams, align talent with strategy, and deliver unified HR solutions.


Employee Relations and Engagement 

· Provide guidance and resolution on employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with employment law and internal policies.

· Investigate and resolve complex employee complaints in collaboration with plant leadership.

· Analyze employee turnover metrics and implement strategies to enhance retention.

· Oversee workman’s compensation cases in partnership with the plant leadership.


Talent Acquisition and Talent Development

· Partner with leadership on succession planning and development of high-potential talent.

· Recruit for open positions directly or leverage recruiting firms to fill open positions.

· Oversee effective onboarding.


· Support the performance management process, providing coaching and tools to drive accountability and employee engagement.

· Collaborate with other HR team members to deliver relevant training programs to employees at the plant leadership.

· Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities for the HR Generalist. 

· Ensure the HR Generalist is equipped to support plant HR operations and contribute to strategic initiatives.


Requirements:

 7-10 years HR experience w/ 5+yrs in manufacturing/industrial setting, BA degree 



Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Drug Free Workplace






Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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