Human Resources Manager

thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. specializes in the design and construction of turnkey cement plants. We support cement manufacturers around the world with an extensive portfolio of products and services and sustainable solutions based on more than 150 years of expertise and experience. Our plants and machines use state-of-the-art production processes to conserve resources, minimize environmental impact and deliver maximum performance and efficiency.

The Human Resources Manager leads, directs, evaluates, and develops all Human Resources operations to ensure the organization’s human resource strategy is implemented effectively, consistently, and in alignment with established policies, guidelines, and budgetary objectives. This role is responsible for overseeing key HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits administration, compliance, workforce planning, learning and development, and HR systems and processes.

Reporting functionally to the Global Head of HR and locally to the Vice President of Service, the Human Resources Manager serves as a member of the organization’s leadership team, providing strategic guidance and operational expertise on people-related initiatives that support organizational goals, culture, and business performance. The position partners closely with leaders across the organization to promote employee engagement, develop talent, foster an inclusive and high-performing workplace, and ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations.

The Human Resources Manager drives continuous improvement in HR programs, policies, and practices while maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence, employee experience, organizational effectiveness, and the achievement of business objectives. Through effective leadership and collaboration, this role ensures the organization attracts, retains, and develops a skilled workforce capable of supporting current and future organizational success.

This position supports personnel our offices in Kennesaw, GA and Milwaukee, WI as well as remote employees located across the United States.

• Lead and develop the HR function and team, aligning people strategies with organizational goals and workforce needs.
• Partner with business leaders to address workforce challenges, drive employee engagement, and support achievement of strategic objectives.
• Advise and coach leaders on employee relations, performance management, talent development, workforce planning, and policy interpretation.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Lead talent management initiatives, including performance management, succession planning, employee development, recruitment, onboarding, and retention.
• Oversee payroll operations and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, effective vendor management, and a positive employee experience.
• Drive change management efforts and support organizational transformation, culture, inclusion, engagement, and employee experience initiatives.
• Develop and execute HR strategies, operating plans, budgets, and key workforce programs in partnership with HR and business stakeholders.
• Lead employee and labor relations activities, including investigations, conflict resolution, grievance management, contract administration, negotiations, and litigation support.
• Analyze workforce data, trends, and metrics to provide insights, identify opportunities, and support informed business decisions.
• Coordinate annual HR processes, including compensation planning, merit and bonus programs, workforce planning, and organizational…