Human Resources Manager

THE ROLE

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team. The time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team. The time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Plant Manager and leadership team on workforce, talent, organizational, and employee-related matters.
• Align HR initiatives to plant objectives, labor requirements, safety goals, productivity targets, and business performance.
• Partner with leaders to improve organizational effectiveness, workforce capability, accountability, and employee engagement.
• Provide workforce insights and recommendations using turnover, staffing, attendance, safety, and employee data.
• Lead workforce planning efforts to ensure the plant has the talent required to meet current and future business needs.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and operations leaders to attract, hire, onboard, and retain top talent.
• Support succession planning and development of front-line supervisors, managers, and high-potential employees.
• Identify capability gaps and develop plans to strengthen leadership and workforce readiness.
• Coach leaders on employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation.
• Conduct investigations and resolve employee concerns fairly, consistently, and in compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Foster a positive employee relations environment that promotes trust, accountability, communication, and respect.
• Support change initiatives that improve business performance, organizational agility, and workforce engagement.
• Partner with leaders to strengthen accountability, clarify roles and expectations, and improve decision-making effectiveness.
• Drive programs that reinforce Great Dane's culture, values, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support plant safety initiatives and foster a culture where safety remains a core organizational value.
• Oversee workers' compensation administration, return-to-work processes, and related employee support activities.
• Maintain accurate workforce reporting and HR metrics.
• Ensure effective administration of HR programs, systems, policies, and procedures.
• Partner with Corporate HR Centers of Excellence to effectively deploy enterprise HR initiatives within the plant.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience : 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably within manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Skills :
  Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment law, talent management, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and drive business results through people strategies.
• Strong analytical, communication, leadership, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• High degree of judgment, discretion and decision making to achieve objectives.
• Must be a critical thinker – able to analyze information, identify complex problems, develop logical solutions.
• Requires self-management and project management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, & PowerPoint.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• Travel:
  Minimal

• Physical demands:
  Ability to sit 8 hours per day and do some light lifting. The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
• Work environment:
  Work in normal office setting.

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only…