Wabash National Corp

Human Resources Manager, Upfit

Wabash National Corp$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field (preferred)
  • Comprehensive understanding of HR functions including recruitment, compensation, and employee relations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Experience with database management tools
  • Knowledge of State and Federal HR regulations
  • Proven learning agility for innovative problem-solving in recruitment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • At least 6 years of general HR experience with 3+ years in a site-level HR leadership role
  • Minimum of 3 years managing a large staff, emphasizing coaching and development
  • Manufacturing sector experience
  • Successful track record in implementing large-scale organizational change efforts

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with HR laws and regulations
  • Build strong relationships with managers and site leaders
  • Monitor and report on HR KPIs to predict outcomes
  • Serve as a strategic partner translating business goals into HR initiatives
  • Lead during organizational changes by energizing and guiding teams
  • Apply Lean Enterprise principles to enhance HR efficiency and effectiveness
  • Guide site leaders on HR policies, discipline, and performance management
  • Engage leaders in strategic discussions and change management
  • Support the implementation of key business initiatives
  • Participate in community engagement to promote corporate citizenship
  • Lead the Upfit Human Resources team
  • Implement HR policies, procedures, and programs

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Supportive company culture fostering diversity and inclusion
  • Engagement in strategic community initiatives
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Potential to lead large-scale change efforts
Full Job Description
About the Role:

The Human Resources Manager for Upfit acts as the primary business partner to site leadership team while providing support and expertise on all human resources and employment related issues including recruitment, investigation, disciplinary action, employee development, communications, performance management, succession planning, and policies and procedures. Ensures that the Human Resources function is viewed as a full business partner tied to business initiatives and directives within the organization.

YourResponsibilities:
  • Strong understanding of HR Laws and compliance requirements
  • Develops strong relationships and partners with managers, business leaders and HR
  • Tracks and reports KPIs designed to measure and predict HR outcomes
  • Serves as a strategic business partner to the site leadership teams to translate business goals and objectives into well aligned HR initiatives
  • Leads and/or manages courageously during organizational change; takes appropriate risks, energizes, and encourages others to do so to achieve company goals and priorities
  • Utilizes Lean Enterprise principles within HR function by evaluating the efficiency, effectiveness and value add of various HR tools and programs
  • Provides direction and counsel to manufacturing site leaders regarding policies & procedures to include day-to-day issues, professional development, employee morale, discipline, and performance management
  • Engages and influences leaders in strategic discussions, challenges current thinking, influences outcomes and leads change in behaviors
  • Proactively supports the communication and implementation of key business initiatives
  • Actively participates and partners with organizations and events within the community to exercise and promote good corporate citizenship
  • Leads the Upfit Human Resources team
  • Implementation of Human Resources policies, procedures, and programs
  • Other duties as assigned

Let's Talk About Your Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree (Preferred Major: Business, Human Resources, or other related field)
  • A clear and contemporary understanding of all HR functions: recruitment, compensation and benefits, leadership and management development, organizational effectiveness, and employee relations
  • Must be highly proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated experience utilizing database management tools
  • Knowledge of State and Federal regulations
  • Demonstrated learning agility - should demonstrate the ability to proactively identify and implement innovative recruitment/process solutions
  • Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated clear understanding of the recruitment life cycle processes
  • Demonstrated proficiency in strategy development, policy, plan and/or program design and implementation skills that attract, retain, and motivate employees, appropriately manage risk and maximize the profitability of the business
  • Analytical skills
  • At least 6 years of general HR experience and 3+ years as a site-wide functional HR leader
  • Minimum of 3 years of supervisory/management experience of a large staff, including associate coaching, mentoring, and developing
  • Manufacturing experience
  • Proven track record of successfully implementing large scale/systemic change efforts across an organization

Leadership Attributes:

At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:
  • Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
  • Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
  • Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
  • Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
  • Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash

Join us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash!

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About Wabash National Corp

Wabash National Corporation is an American company that specializes in the design and production of semi-trailers, truck bodies, and liquid transportation systems. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana. Wabash National Corporation operates in three segments: Commercial Trailer Products, Diversified Products, and Retail. The Commercial Trailer Products segment involves the design, manufacture, and sale of new trailers to the retail market. The Diversified Products segment involves the design, manufacture, and sale of truck bodies, truck-mounted tanks, and intermodal equipment. The Retail segment involves the sale of new and used trailers, as well as the sale of aftermarket parts and services. The company's products are used in a variety of industries, including transportation, construction, and agriculture.
Learn more about Wabash National Corp
Size
6,200 employees
Market Cap
$1.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$97.4 million
Founded
1985
5 Year Trend
-0.5%
Revenue
$1.4 billion
NASDAQ

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