Human Resources Manager - Manufacturing

About Kewaunee

Kewaunee Fabrications is a top-quality, heavy fabrication specialist founded in 1941. We provide all aspects of heavy fabrication under one roof, from manufacturing and engineering to assembly. Since 1999, Kewaunee Fabrications has been part of the Oshkosh family, contributing to innovation and excellence.

Human Resources Manager Role

The Human Resources Manager will support Kewaunee Fabrications, located in Kewaunee, WI. This role acts as a liaison between team members and leadership, answering questions or concerns regarding company policies, practices, and regulations. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the business unit area by promoting HR strategies and initiatives.
• Building and maintaining relationships with the Union Bargaining Committee and all team members.
• Consulting with business unit management in the strategic planning process.
• Providing guidance on employment law, coordinating performance management, and resolving employee relations issues.
• Leading labor relations efforts, including conducting investigations and implementing corrective action.
• Administering the collective bargaining agreement and handling grievances.
• Partnering with HR Centers of Excellence and business leaders to deliver integrated people solutions aligned with strategic business objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Standout Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a union environment.
• Prior experience working in a matrixed organization structure.
• Possesses distinctive ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Working Conditions

The 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.

Pay Range

$103,300.00 - $177,700.00

Additional Information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application. Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.