7+ years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.
Strong employee relations background with independent investigations and documentation skills.
Ability to build credible partnerships with plant leadership and challenge decisions respectfully.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills in HR operations.
Proficient in workforce metrics analysis and communication of insights.
Experience in supervising and developing HR team members.
Knowledge of manufacturing safety practices and HR responsibilities related to OSHA.
Responsibilities
Build trusted relationships through regular presence on the shop floor and accessible HR support.
Conduct objective investigations into employee relations matters and recommend corrective actions.
Coach plant managers on employee concerns and policy application to enhance leadership effectiveness.
Identify workplace concerns and lead employee engagement and feedback initiatives.
Ensure compliance with employment and labor laws while respecting employee rights.
Lead and develop an HR Coordinator and oversee HR administrative processes.
Partner with leadership on workforce planning and talent development initiatives.
Benefits
Generous and flexible paid time off including personal, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave.
Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, starting on day one.
Performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans.
Educational assistance and leadership development programs.
Full Job Description
How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the HR Manager, you will provide hands-on HR leadership and business partnership across two growing manufacturing facilities in Cuba and Pacific, Missouri, supporting approximately 250 employees. This role is accountable for positive employee relations, sound investigations and policy application, workforce planning, supervisor coaching, accurate HR operations, and employee engagement. You will maintain a visible presence with employees across shifts, respectfully challenge and advise plant leadership, and lead an HR Coordinator while partnering proactively with a remotely based HR Director and HR Function.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
Employee Relations & Manufacturing Partnership
Build trusted relationships through regular shop-floor presence, accessible HR support, and communication with employees and leaders across shifts at both plants.
Own employee relations matters, including safety-related conduct, by conducting objective investigations, documenting findings, assessing risk and consistency, and recommending or administering appropriate corrective action within company guidelines.
Coach and respectfully challenge plant managers and supervisors on employee concerns, performance, attendance, documentation, discipline, and consistent policy application to strengthen their leadership effectiveness.
Proactively identify employee sentiment, workplace concerns, and workforce risks; lead employee relations, engagement, recognition, and feedback activities that strengthen trust and accountability.
Maintain compliance with applicable employment and labor laws (including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, ADA and relevant workplace requirements), while respecting employees' rights under labor law.
HR Operations, Accuracy & Team Leadership
Lead, coach, develop, and hold an HR Coordinator accountable for assigned administrative processes; provide direction to temporary HR interns as assigned.
Own the timeliness and accuracy of employee data, job changes, compensation actions, and submissions to Corporate HR Shared Services.
Oversee and validate biweekly time and attendance and payroll reviews; understand underlying pay rules, investigate exceptions, and coordinate resolution with plant leaders and Corporate Payroll before processing.
Ensure accurate and timely onboarding and employee communications.
Maintain reliable documentation, process controls, follow-through, and deadlines; identify and correct errors and recurring root causes, and improve HR processes, data integrity, and reporting through effective use of HR systems and digital tools.
Apply sound judgment to prioritize and escalate issues; operate independently while keeping the HR Director informed of significant risks, decisions, and progress.
Workforce Planning, Talent & Leadership Development
Partner with plant leadership on proactive headcount planning, hourly and professional staffing needs, recruiting priorities, retention, and workforce readiness as operations grow.
Lead site execution of performance reviews, annual merit planning, talent reviews, succession plans, and employee development initiatives.
Use headcount, turnover, attendance, hiring, and engagement metrics to identify trends, communicate insights, and recommend practical actions.
Safety, Employee Health & Compliance
Partner with EHS and plant leadership to promote a strong safety culture, reinforce safe work practices and accountability, and participate in site safety committees and initiatives.
Manage the HR-related aspects of workplace incidents, including post-incident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
Lead the interactive accommodation process, including ADA accommodations, medical restrictions, leave coordination, and return-to-work planning, in partnership with EHS and plant leadership.
What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience
7+ years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including meaningful hands-on experience supporting manufacturing or comparable industrial, shift-based operations.
Demonstrated employee relations experience, including independent investigations, objective documentation, disciplinary recommendations, and practical employment-law judgment.
Ability to form credible partnerships with plant leaders, respectfully challenge decisions, recommend solutions, and appropriately engage senior HR leadership.
Exceptional accuracy, attention to detail, organization, and follow-through in deadline-driven HR operations; experience with HRIS data and timekeeping/payroll review processes.
Proactive, clear written and verbal communication, sound prioritization, and the judgment to escalate sensitive or material matters early.
Experience supervising, coaching, and developing HR team members.
Ability to interpret workforce metrics, identify trends, and communicate practical recommendations to leaders.
Working knowledge of manufacturing safety practices and HR responsibilities related to OSHA, drug and alcohol testing, reasonable suspicion, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, and return-to-work programs.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reconciliations, and workforce-data analysis.
Experience improving HR processes using HR technology, automation, or approved AI-enabled tools.
Experience with formal talent reviews, succession planning, and supervisor development.
Education & Certifications
Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent experience.
PHR/SPHR/GPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
Travel & Working Environment
Regular onsite presence at both Cuba and Pacific, Missouri manufacturing facilities, including flexibility to connect with employees across multiple shifts.
Work in office and production environments; occasional additional travel to corporate or other business locations (generally less than 10%).
What benefits do we offer?
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
About SPX Corporation
SPX Corporation is a supplier of highly engineered products and technologies, holding leadership positions in the HVAC, detection and measurement, and engineered solutions markets. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, SPX Corporation had approximately $1.5 billion in annual revenue in 2020 and more than 4,500 employees in 17 countries. The company's products and technologies serve customers in a wide range of industries, including food and beverage, power and energy, and transportation. SPX Corporation was founded in 1912 as the Piston Ring Company and has since grown through a series of acquisitions and divestitures to become a diversified industrial company with a global presence.
