Komatsu

Human Resources Manager

Komatsu$100K — $130K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field; HR certification (PHR or SHRM-CP) preferred
  • 6+ years of progressive HR experience, particularly in strategic HR roles
  • Proven expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, and employee relations
  • Strong ability to tie people strategies to business objectives and influence leaders
  • Experience in coaching leaders on performance management and change initiatives
  • In-depth knowledge of talent management and leadership development
  • Advance knowledge of HR laws and regulations
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration across all levels
  • Flexibility to adapt to shifting business priorities
  • Proficiency in HRIS, with SuccessFactors as a plus
  • Ability to work onsite in Milwaukee or Chicago; occasional travel required (10%)

Responsibilities

  • Partner with leaders to develop aligned people strategies for organizational effectiveness
  • Collaborate on workforce planning, team effectiveness, and change management initiatives
  • Lead talent review processes and develop strong leadership pipelines
  • Address employee relations issues, guiding leaders on effective resolutions
  • Coach leaders in enhancing engagement and managing performance effectively
  • Develop recruiting strategies in collaboration with hiring managers
  • Represent business needs in cross-functional HR initiatives and enterprise program design
  • Ensure compliance with employment laws and company HR practices

Benefits

  • Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs
  • 401k and employee savings programs
  • Generous employee time off including vacation and holidays
  • Employee and family assistance programs
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Employee learning and development opportunities
Full Job Description
Human Resources Manager

Posting Start Date: 8/28/26



Requisition ID: 36799

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

Job Overview

The Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic business partner to leaders across corporate functions, aligning people strategies with business objectives to drive organizational performance. This role provides consultative HR leadership across organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, leadership coaching, and change management. By partnering with leaders to build organizational capability and develop high-performing teams, the Human Resources Manager helps create an engaged workforce that enables business success.

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Strategic Business Partnership - Partner with business leaders to understand organizational priorities and develop people strategies that enable business objectives, organizational effectiveness, and sustainable growth.
  • Organizational Effectiveness - Partner with leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, change management, and team effectiveness initiatives that strengthen organizational capability.
  • Talent Management - Lead talent review and succession planning processes, identify talent risks and development opportunities, and partner with leaders to build strong leadership pipelines.
  • Employee Relations - Partner with leaders to proactively address employee relations matters, provide guidance on complex workplace issues, and mitigate organizational risk while fostering a respectful and high-performing work environment.
  • Leadership Coaching - Coach leaders on leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, performance management, and development planning to strengthen leadership capability.
  • Talent Acquisition - Partner with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition to develop recruiting strategies, support selection decisions, and ensure effective hiring and onboarding practices.
  • HR Programs & Enterprise Initiatives - Represent corporate functions on cross-functional HR initiatives and project teams by partnering with HR Centers of Excellence to design, implement, and continuously improve HR programs, processes, and technology. Serve as the voice of the business to ensure enterprise solutions meet organizational needs and drive successful adoption.
  • Employment Law & Compliance - Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and HR practices while providing guidance on risk management and employment decisions.


Qualifications/Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field; Human Resources related certification such as a PHR or SHRM-CP is strongly preferred
  • 6+ years of progressive HR experience in a strategic HR Business Partner or Human Resources Manager role, partnering with business leaders to deliver people strategies that support organizational objectives.
  • Demonstrated experience advising leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, and change management initiatives.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to align people strategies to business objectives and influence leaders at all levels of the organization.
  • Experience coaching leaders through performance management, organizational change, and talent decisions.
  • Knowledge of talent management, succession planning, and leadership development practices.
  • Advanced knowledge of human resources related laws, regulations, etc.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
  • Proficiency in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and other human resources data tools. SuccessFactors experience is a plus.
  • Ability to work onsite in our Milwaukee or Chicago office
  • Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time. Regular travel between our Milwaukee and Chicago offices (minimum 2 times per month) is required.


Additional Information

Hiring Range

At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $100,000 - 130,000. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.

Company Benefits

Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.
  • Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
  • 401k and/or employee savings programs
  • Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
  • Employee and family assistance programs
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Employee learning and development programs


About Komatsu

Komatsu Ltd. is a Japanese multinational corporation that manufactures construction, mining, forestry, and military equipment, as well as diesel engines and industrial equipment like press machines, lasers and thermoelectric generators. Its headquarters are in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The corporation was named after the city of Komatsu, Ishikawa, where the company was founded in 1921. Worldwide, the Komatsu Group consists of Komatsu Ltd. and 258 other companies (215 consolidated subsidiaries and 42 companies accounted for by the equity method). Komatsu is the world's second largest manufacturer of construction equipment and mining equipment after Caterpillar Inc.
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62,774 employees
Industry
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