Human Resources Manager

We are proud of what we do and where we are going at Dexter/Dex Ko, and we know that our great people are what makes us so exceptional. It is important to us that the people we invite onto our team are a good fit both technically and culturally, and that the feeling is mutual. The process we use to assess fit may be different than what you’ve experienced with other companies, and we have designed it that way for a reason.

If you have applied and are being considered for a position with us, this brief video will help you understand what to expect as you move through the Dexter/Dex Ko Selection Process.

At Dexter, we manufacture and distribute axles, accessories, and towing components primarily serving the commercial trailer, RV, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets. We’re building products and systems that are rooted in a culture of safety, collaboration, and innovation.

Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved over 65 years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.

Summary / Statement of Work: The Human Resources Manager serves as the primary HR Business Partner supporting multiple branch and distribution locations across an assigned geographic region. This role exists to help operational leaders build high-performing teams by attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining talent while ensuring consistent execution of HR strategies, policies, and processes.

Partnering closely with Branch, Distribution, and District Leadership, as well as the Sr. HR Business Partner, this position provides strategic guidance, workforce solutions, and leadership coaching that strengthen organizational capability, improve employee engagement, and drive business performance.

• Serve as the primary HR Business Partner for assigned branch and distribution locations, building trusted relationships with operational leaders and providing strategic guidance on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, employee relations, and organizational change.
• Partner with operational leadership, Talent Acquisition, and staffing partners to anticipate workforce needs, develop recruiting strategies, and attract, select, and retain the talent necessary to achieve business objectives.
• Drive accountability for a consistent and engaging onboarding experience by partnering with leaders to ensure all onboarding activities are completed, new employees are successfully integrated into the organization, and onboarding practices support employee engagement, productivity, and long-term retention.
• Lead employee relations activities, including workplace investigations, policy interpretation, conflict resolution, corrective action, and performance management, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant employment practices while minimizing organizational risk.
• Coach and influence leaders to effectively execute critical people processes, including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, employee development, succession planning, employee engagement, and organizational change, enabling informed decisions that support business objectives.
• Ensure standardized HR processes, best practices, and standard operating procedures are consistently executed across assigned locations while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce organizational risk, and enhance the employee experience.
• Leverage workforce analytics and business insights to identify…