About McNeilus, an Oshkosh Company
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean.
The Senior Human Resources Manager serves as the senior HR leader for McNeilus' Dodge Center manufacturing facility, providing strategic and operational HR leadership across the site. This role leads a team of HR professionals supporting both salaried office team members and hourly production team members.
As a trusted advisor to business and operations leaders, this position develops and executes people strategies that drive engagement, leadership effectiveness, organizational performance, and business results. As a member of the Dodge Center leadership team, the Senior Human Resources Manager plays a key role in shaping workforce strategy, culture, and talent outcomes.
YOUR IMPACT
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned:
Serve as the primary HR leader for the Dodge Center site, supporting both office and manufacturing operations.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR professionals while driving execution of key HR priorities.
Partner with leaders to develop and implement workforce, talent, engagement, and organizational strategies that support business objectives.
Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, talent planning, and employment law.
Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver effective HR programs and solutions.
Drive workforce planning, succession planning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
Use data and business insights to identify opportunities and influence talent and business decisions.
Foster a positive, high performing culture that supports employee engagement, retention, and growth.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Eight (8) or more years of progressive Human Resources experience across multiple HR disciplines.
Experience leading and developing HR professionals.
STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS
PHR, SPHR, SHRM CP, or SHRM SCP certification.
Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience leading HR within a manufacturing facility or multi shift operation.
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business priorities into people strategies.
Proven ability to influence leaders, lead change, and drive organizational effectiveness.
Experience leveraging workforce analytics and data driven insights to support decision making.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The following represents general working conditions for this office-based role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.
This role is primarily performed in a professional office environment with standard lighting, ventilation, and temperature-controlled settings.
Duties are largely sedentary, requiring extended periods of sitting and using a computer and telephone.
Visual acuity to operate a computer and read documents is required, along with auditory ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings.
Occasional movement within the office environment is necessary, including walking short distances, standing, or reaching for files. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
Pay Range:
$118,700.00 - $211,300.00The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
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 a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Eight (8) or more years of progressive Human Resources experience across multiple HR disciplines
- Experience leading and developing HR professionals
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification
- Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Experience leading HR within a manufacturing facility or multi-shift operation
- Strong business acumen and ability to translate business priorities into people strategies
- Proven ability to influence leaders, lead change, and drive organizational effectiveness
- Experience leveraging workforce analytics and data-driven insights to support decision making
Oshkosh Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Oshkosh Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Oshkosh Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as broad, including medical, dental, and vision options alongside disability and life insurance. Voluntary add-ons such as accident/critical illness coverage, pet insurance, and an employee assistance program further expand coverage breadth.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer matching and an employee stock purchase plan, alongside performance bonuses. Profit sharing and legacy pension arrangements are also referenced, suggesting multiple pathways for long-term financial support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports include flexible work schedules, some remote work options, fitness stipends, and wellness programs. Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support add value that complements cash compensation.
Oshkosh Corporation Insights
What We Do
Oshkosh Corporation is an industrial technology company that builds some of the industry’s toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We serve our everyday heroes – soldiers, firefighters, people working at great height, environmental and refuse workers – through incredible technology. And with a portfolio of leading brands, we can uniquely take innovation from one brand and apply it across our portfolio.
Why Work With Us
We make equipment that moves the world forward. With ~15,000 team members united under our People First culture, a career at Oshkosh is an opportunity to do more than just impact industries -- it's an opportunity to make a difference in the world around you, protecting those who protect us.
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