Human Resources Manager

At Lucas Milhaupt, we develop next-generation material joining solutions that are propelling industries forward. Join with the Best and become part of a team that rewards continuous improvement, celebrates diversity, and propels every team member toward personal and professional growth.

We are passionate about creating a culture where every voice is heard, every idea considered, and every success celebrated. We believe in the power of career development and the transformative impact it can have on individuals and communities.

As we continue to grow and expand as a company, we are actively seeking diverse and talented individuals who share our passion for material joining and want to be part of a journey that encourages personal and professional growth.

At Lucas, our focus is on our people – the key to our success. Our goal is to offer employees an unparalleled experience, with opportunities to grow and improve the quality of their lives and the lives of their families.

Lucas Milhaupt, LLC. is part of the Steel Partners Holdings L.P. (“Steel Partners”) Diversified Industrial Group, which is a diversified global holding company that engages in multiple businesses through consolidated subsidiaries, associated companies, and other interests. Steel Partners owns and operates businesses and has significant interests in leading companies in various industries, including diversified industrial products, energy, defense, supply chain management and logistics, banking, and youth sports.

Are you passionate about shaping workplace culture and building strong, engaged teams? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where you can coach leaders, champion workforce development, and ensure operational excellence? If you’re a proactive HR professional with a passion for continuous improvement, this opportunity could be your next great move.

As the Human Resources Manager for our manufacturing plant, you'll be a key driver of our people strategy — directly supporting the plant's performance and contributing to a safe, efficient, and positive work environment. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys balancing strategic HR initiatives with hands-on employee interaction and leadership support.

• Coach/mentor associates at all levels of the organization.
• Lead HR processes/ activities for the site such as performance management and compensation planning – ensuring all associates are trained and the process is properly implemented and tracked.
• Ensure that Supervisors and Managers are provided with guidance and tools to effectively handle associate performance.
• Ensure that pay and promotion decisions are tied to performance with consideration of internal equity.

• Partner with site leadership to source, interview, and select non-exempt and exempt regular or temporary positions in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Ensure candidates are tracked and monitored via an online applicant tracking tool.
• Employ behavioral based interviewing technics to ensure that new hires obtain a high degree of successful performance in their roles.
• Partner with staffing agencies and site leaders to ensure that Short-term staffing needs are met.
• Responsible for performing site HR portions of New Associate Orientation and communicating new associate information to other departments.

• Proactively promote and maintain a positive work environment and drive total associate engagement
• Ensure consistent interpretation and application of policies and procedures. Serves as both an employee advocate and business representative, balancing legal requirements, policy and practice and business needs.
• Drive and deploy procedures and policies in all areas…