About Kewaunee, an Oshkosh company

Kewaunee Fabrications is a top-quality, heavy fabrication specialist. Since 1941, we've offered turnkey advantages by providing all aspects of heavy fabrications—manufacturing, engineering, cutting, forming, welding, machining, blasting, painting and assembly—under one roof. It's what we do. From start to finish, we offer the single-source advantages of greater control and efficiency, improved accuracy and complete accountability. In 1999, Kewaunee Fabrications joined the Oshkosh family and helps transform tomorrow with their innovative heavy fabrication capabilities.

The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for supporting Kewaunee Fabrications, located in Kewaunee, WI. This role will be expected to 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.

YOUR IMPACT:

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

Support the business unit area by promotion, 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.
Acts 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 manager to coach and discipline employees.
Lead labor relations effort, including conducting investigations and implementing corrective action; coordinate Union grievance process
Responsible for the administration of the collective bargaining agreement, through resolving disputes, handling grievances, assisting throughout the negotiations processes, etc.
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.

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.
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.
Possess 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The following represents general working conditions for this office-based role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.

This 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:

$103,300.00 - $177,700.00

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. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

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.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Human Resources Manager - Manufacturing