HR Manager

The Weir Group PLC

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven HR experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.
  • Ability to operate independently in a matrix organization.
  • Experience with HR models that include Centers of Excellence and shared services is a plus.
  • Strong judgment and employee relations expertise.
  • Practical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the strategic HR advisor for three manufacturing sites.
  • Lead talent planning and leadership development initiatives.
  • Manage employee relations and performance management processes.
  • Utilize people data for risk identification and strategic decision-making.
  • Influence site leadership on HR decisions in a matrixed setting.
  • Travel to other sites for relationship building and site visits.
  • Commit to promoting a zero-harm safety culture.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and bonus structure.
  • Career development and learning support.
  • Access to global inclusion networks.
  • Regional and team-specific benefits.
  • Sharebuilder scheme.
  • Wellness support for employees and families.
  • Collaboration with global teams.
  • Study support.
Full Job Description
HR Manager

Weir ESCO - Bucyrus Blades

Bucyrus, Ohio

Work Arrangement - Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

What you'll do
⦿ Strategic HR Leadership: Act as the trusted HR advisor and key people partner for three manufacturing sites-Bucyrus (on-site leadership), Covington, KY and Portland, OR (remote support). Provide strategic insights and hands-on execution to support workforce strategy, engagement, and organizational capability.
⦿ Talent and Leadership Development: Lead talent planning, succession, people planning, and leadership development initiatives tailored to each site's unique needs.
⦿ Employee Relations and Performance Management: Manage employee relations, conduct investigations, oversee performance management, and lead critical hiring and change management efforts.
⦿ Data-Driven Decision Making: Use people data to identify risks, trends, and opportunities, proactively researching and addressing workforce challenges with a strategic mindset.
⦿ Business Partnership and Influence: Influence and coach site leadership to make informed HR decisions, demonstrating autonomy and strong judgment in a matrixed environment.
⦿ Travel Requirements: Primarily based in Bucyrus with regular on-site presence; occasional travel to Covington and Portland for site visits and relationship building (estimated once or twice per year).
⦿ Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What you'll bring

Must-haves:
⦿ Proven HR experience in manufacturing, 'blue collar' or heavy industrial/shop-floor environments.
⦿ Ability to operate independently and autonomously across multiple sites within a matrixed organization.
⦿ Experience working within an HR model supported by Centers of Excellence and shared services is a plus.
⦿ Strong judgment, credibility, employee relations expertise, and practical problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves:
⦿ Background in multi-site HR management or regional HR roles.
⦿ Analytical mindset with the ability to proactively identify trends and recommend solutions.
⦿ Hands-on approach with a passion for engaging directly with shop-floor employees and leadership.
⦿ Experience coaching and influencing site leaders without direct reporting authority.

Benefits
⦿ Competitive pay and Bonus Structure
⦿ Career development and learning support
⦿ Access to global inclusion networks
⦿ Regional and team-specific benefits
⦿ Sharebuilder scheme
⦿ Wellness support for you and your family
⦿ Collaboration with global teams
⦿ Study support

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