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We’re actively searching for our next Human Resources Manager to manage the Human Resources department at our distribution center in Rensselaer, IN. This key leadership role at this facility must be able to strategically lead, manage, facilitate, connect, and build relationships with our personnel and the surrounding community. You will manage a small team, lead Human Resources for approximately 260 employees, and be a strategic partner for the Plant Director and Corporate HR team.
Qualified candidates must be able to work an on-site schedule at our Rensselaer, IN facility.
Role Responsibilities:
Lead HR support at a large distribution center.
Responsible for developing and implementing employee relations practices and strategies, including the following: employee engagement, wage and salary administration, selection and staffing, orientation and training, organizational development, performance management succession planning and conflict resolution.
Influence, coach and provide guidance to the plant leadership team and employees regarding HR practices, policies and procedures.
Demonstrate a growth mindset that understands the organization’s goals and strategies; can effectively translate this direction into strategic and operational people practices.
Partner with Operations leadership and other key stakeholders to drive HR and operational strategies.
Responsible for leading investigations and proposing any related corrective action.
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures for the entire site.
Lead HR-related projects and initiatives both within the site and the broader HR Organization.
Manage a team of one HR professional.
Minimum Qualifications:
8+ years of progressive human resources experience
2+ years of human resources management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Prior experience working in a distribution center environment
Human Resources certifications are ideal (i.e. SCP – Senior Certified Professional)
Master’s degree in HR-related discipline
Excellent knowledge of Human Resources practices; working knowledge of HR related laws and regulations
Possess knowledge of management; the principles, practices, and procedures of Human Resources Management
Strong communication skills, problem solving skills, and negotiation skills
Ability to plan, coordinate, and direct the work of others
Experience conducting employment related investigations
Solid analytical skills and ability to understand the business context and strategy
Ability to effectively work on multiple assignments, while responding to frequent interruptions and changing priorities
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:
Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).
Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.
Keywords: human resources, manager, leadership, distribution, manufacturing
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Skills Required
- 8+ years of progressive human resources experience
- 2+ years of human resources management experience
- Ability to work on-site at the Rensselaer, IN facility
- Currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree in an HR-related discipline
- Prior experience working in a distribution center environment
- Human Resources certifications (e.g., SCP)
- Experience conducting employment-related investigations
- Excellent knowledge of HR practices and working knowledge of HR laws and regulations
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and direct the work of others
Donaldson Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Donaldson Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Donaldson Company.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs like a 401(k) match, profit-sharing, and an employee stock purchase plan are positioned as meaningful components of total compensation. Company materials consistently frame retirement benefits within a broader Total Rewards offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program with mental‑health resources create a comprehensive health and wellbeing package. Healthcare is often characterized as decent and a core strength of the overall offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and paid parental leave are explicitly included, alongside other company‑paid leaves such as bereavement, jury duty, and military leave. Some locations highlight multi‑week PTO from the first year, underscoring breadth of leave options.
Donaldson Company Insights
What We Do
Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world's most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high-quality filters and parts. Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand.
