HR Manager

About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for administering and developing HR strategies, plans and procedures. This role will be expected to plan, organize, and control activities and actions within the HR department, while contributing to the development of HR department goals, objectives, and systems. The HR Manager will lead three HR Business Partners and a Labor Specialist supporting the Operations, Aftermarket, and Quality functions.

YOUR IMPACT:

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Partner with the Operations, Aftermarket, and Quality functional areas by promoting, communicating, and implementing HR strategies and initiatives.
• Build and maintain influential relationships as a strategic partner with functional leaders and as an advocate for team members.
• Provide HR consultation and support.
• Consult with Operations leaders in the strategic planning process and development of HR strategies that support business needs.
• Provide guidance on labor relations, employment law, performance management, and employee relations issues.
• Lead Labor Relations for the business unit, to include leading through grievance procedures, acting as the primary point of contact for union leadership.
• Act as an expert on HR policies and procedures such as labor relations, payroll, staffing, benefits, compensation, team member development and acquisition.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional groups.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related field.
• Eight (8) or more years of relevant HR experience.
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship building and team member coaching skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of team members.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience in labor relations.
• Ability to lead and develop HR department staff members.
• Innovative, future oriented, and open to new thoughts and ideas.
• Willing to challenge the status quo and be a strong influencer.
• Possess distinctive ability to solve problems and make decisions.

WHY OSHKOSH?

• Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the 15k+ team members around the world who embody them.
• We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.

Pay Range:

$102,800.00 - $176,800.00

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.