Manager Human Resources

About the role

The HR Manager serves as the strategic and operational Human Resources leader for Generac's Eagle manufacturing facility, partnering closely with plant leadership to drive business performance through effective people strategies and workforce initiatives. This role delivers comprehensive HR support in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring alignment between business objectives, workforce needs, and employee engagement. As a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, the HR Manager provides both tactical and strategic guidance across all aspects of Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a trusted advisor with internal stakeholders.
• Enhances the organization’s HR team by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and HR policies, programs, and practices.
• Partners with internal groups to manage coordination of HR programs and processes within a specific business group or core function.
• Lives the Leadership Principles.
• Partners with leadership teams and other HR business leaders (Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Benefits, Communications) to grow diverse leadership, talent, and technical capability in the business.
• Collaborates with Talent Acquisition to drive employment-branding initiatives to establish Generac as a leader and advocate for the industry.
• Expands talent acquisition and talent management efforts across Generac.
• Manages workforce headcount to support productivity and efficiencies.
• Implements standardized programs and policies that drive innovation and employee engagement.
• Ensures legal compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations; ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Provides project management leadership for projects, including schedules, executing plans, and integrating the activities of cross-functional team members.
• Develops and leads risk and mitigation plans for projects. Defines and leads contingency option assessments when needed, then selects and executes mitigation plans.
• Identifies, evaluates, and documents “lessons-learned” during the project and communicates best practices and lessons learned to project team members on future projects.
• Designs and directs the work of the team. Selects, coaches, and develops staff. Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team.
• Manages performance—recognizing achievement, providing feedback, and administering progressive discipline when necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business, or relevant equivalent experience.
• 5 years of progressive HR management experience.