Human Resources Manager - Manufacturing

About Kewaunee

Kewaunee Fabrications is a top‑quality, heavy fabrication specialist. Since 1941, we have offered turnkey advantages by providing all aspects of heavy fabrications—manufacturing, engineering, cutting, forming, welding, machining, blasting, painting and assembly—under one roof. In 1999, Kewaunee Fabrications joined the Oshkosh family and helps transform tomorrow with their innovative heavy fabrication capabilities.

The Human Resources Manager will support Kewaunee Fabrications, located in Kewaunee, WI. This role will act as a liaison between team members and leadership to answer questions or concerns regarding company policies, practices and regulations. The HR Manager will be the HR leader in a plant of less than 300 union production employees and office employees and will support recruitment, employee relations, compensation & benefits, performance management and other HR functions.

• Support the business unit area by promoting, communicating, and implementing HR strategies and initiatives within the Kewaunee Fabrication team.
• Build and maintain influential relationships with the Union Bargaining Committee and all team members to be an effective business partner.
• Consult with business unit management in the strategic planning process and development of HR strategies that support the business needs.
• Provide guidance on employment law, coordinate performance management, and resolve employee relations issues.
• Act as an expert on HR policies and procedures such as payroll, staffing, benefits, compensation, team member development, and recruiting.
• Ensure planning, monitoring, and appraisal of team member work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
• Lead labor relations effort, including conducting investigations and implementing corrective action; coordinate Union grievance process.
• Administer the collective bargaining agreement, resolve disputes, handle grievances, and assist throughout the negotiation processes.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Partner closely with HR Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, Global Compensation & Mobility, etc.) and business leaders across a complex matrix organization to deliver integrated people solutions aligned with strategic business objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related field.
• Eight (8) or more years of relevant HR experience.

• Prior experience working in a union environment.
• Prior experience working in a matrixed organization structure.
• Ability to lead and develop HR department staff members.
• Innovative, future‑oriented, and open to new thoughts and ideas.
• Willing to challenge the status quo and be a strong influencer.
• Distinctive ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees.

This office‑based role is primarily performed in a professional office environment with standard lighting, ventilation, and temperature‑controlled settings. Duties are largely sedentary, requiring extended periods of sitting and using a computer and telephone. Visual acuity to operate a computer and read documents is required, along with auditory ability to participate in virtual and in‑person meetings. Occasional movement within the office environment is necessary, including walking short distances, standing, or reaching for files.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Pay Range: $ - $. The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions.

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