Human Resources Manager

Posted on : Thursday, May 14, 2026 Human Resources Manager Location : Racine, WI Employment Type : Full-Time The Human Resources Manager leads and executes human resources strategies that support Twin Disc's manufacturing operations while fostering a safe, compliant, and highperformance workplace. This role partners closely with plant and operations leadership to align HR, safety, and environmental initiatives with business objectives. Education Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Serving as a trusted advisor to both leadership and employees, the Human Resources Manager ensures policies, practices, and culture reflect Twin Disc's values, commitment to safety, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Human Resources Leadership Lead and support fullcycle HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management. Partner with manufacturing leadership on workforce planning, organizational development, and employee engagement initiatives. Implement and ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Coach and advise supervisors and managers on HR best practices and effective people management. Employee Relations Promote positive employee relations by addressing concerns promptly and fairly, conducting investigations, and recommending appropriate corrective action. Ensure consistent application of policies and progressive discipline across the manufacturing workforce. Advocate for employee wellbeing and a respectful, inclusive work environment. Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Responsibilities Act as a key partner in promoting and sustaining a strong safetyfirst culture in manufacturing operations. Collaborate with plant leadership and operations supervisors to develop, implement, and improve workplace health and safety programs. Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, workers' compensation requirements, and internal safety standards. Oversee workers' compensation claims, returntowork programs, and injury trend analysis. Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning. Support safety training programs, including newhire orientation and ongoing employee education. Monitor, analyze, and report safety metrics to support continuous improvement. Serve as the primary liaison with environmental consultants to ensure environmental compliance, permitting, and regulatory reporting. Talent Acquisition & Development Partner with leadership and HR peers to recruit, hire, and onboard hourly and salaried manufacturing and professional talent. Identify training and development needs and support skillsbased training initiatives. Support succession planning, leadership development, and performance management processes. Compliance & HR Administration Ensure HR practices comply with applicable labor laws and internal standards. Maintain accurate employee records, HR metrics, and required reports. Support audits, regulatory inspections, and internal compliance reviews. Leverage HR systems and data to drive informed decisionmaking and continuous improvement. Perform additional duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Minimum of 7 years of progressive Human Resources experience. Demonstrated experience supporting workplace safety programs and OSHA compliance. Preferred Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRMCP, or SHRMSCP). Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Familiarity with continuous improvement or Lean manufacturing principles. Skills & Competencies Strong leadership, communication, and coaching abilities Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential matters Analytical mindset with experience using HR and safety metrics Handson, collaborative approach suited for a manufacturing floor environment Commitment to a culture of safety, respect, and accountability Work Environment Regular onsite presence in a manufacturing plant environment with exposure to production areas. Occasional offshift or weekend work may be required to support operations, safety events, or investigations.