HR Manager - WI

HR Manager

Global Manufacturing & Technology Environment | On‑Site Leadership

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Beloit, WI / Greater Green Bay Region

💰 $125K–$150K base + up to 15% bonus

🏭 On‑site, hands‑on role in a complex operating environment

And it’s not for someone who stays behind the desk.

Our client is a global, engineering‑driven organization operating in a highly technical manufacturing and R&D environment. The business runs on operational discipline, safety, and continuous improvement
—and HR is expected to operate at the same standard.

They are hiring an HR Manager to serve as the primary people leader for a U.S. manufacturing site, partnering closely with plant leadership, union representatives, and regional HR peers.

This role sits on the front lines of the business.

You’ll act as the senior HR presence on site
, supporting leaders who run complex operations with real safety, quality, and delivery pressures.

• Serve as the go‑to HR leader for union and non‑union employee relations

• Partner with plant leadership on investigations, discipline, grievances, and performance issues

• Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements and labor policies with confidence

• Maintain compliance with U.S. (and Canadian, where applicable) labor and employment regulations

• Partner with Plant Manager and Director/VP‑level leaders on workforce planning, organizational change, and leadership decisions

• Support operational transformation, Lean initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts

• Coach leaders through difficult people decisions with clarity and consistency

• Own site‑level HR compliance, policies, and processes

• Ensure alignment with global HR frameworks while adapting to local realities

• Support audits, reporting, and regulatory requirements without drama or delay

• Support hiring, onboarding, and internal mobility for manufacturing and technical roles

• Partner with leaders on succession planning and development for frontline and salaried leaders

• Reinforce a culture of safety, accountability, and engagement

You’re likely a fit if you:

• Have 7+ years of progressive HR experience in a global organization

• Bring strong employee relations and union experience

• Understand manufacturing, plant, or technically complex operating environments

• Are fluent in U.S. labor law and HR compliance (Canada exposure a plus)

• Can partner credibly with Plant Managers and senior leaders

• Are comfortable being visible, direct, and decisive on‑site

• Thrive in environments where operations come first and HR must keep up

This is not a role for someone who prefers remote work, light ER exposure, or purely corporate HR.

• Real influence at the site leadership table

• A global organization with strong investment in people, safety, and development

• Exposure to complex labor, operations, and change work

• Competitive compensation with bonus opportunity

• A role where HR credibility is earned — and respected

This is career‑building HR role for someone who wants to be close to the business, close to leadership, and trusted when things get difficult.

If this sounds like your kind of environment — or you know someone who fits this exactly — message me directly.

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