Human Resources Manager

Milwaukee (WI), Atlanta (GA)thyssenkrupp Polysius North America Inc


Type of contract:Full-time, Permanent
Experience level:Professionals
Remote work:Hybrid
Job field:Human Resources
Salary range:$120,000 – $180,000 per year
Status:Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible
Posting date:2026/08/19
Job number:US_RS_08559
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Your responsibilities

Position Overview:

The Human Resources Manager leads, directs, evaluates, and develops all Human Resources operations to ensure the organization’s human resource strategy is implemented effectively, consistently, and in alignment with established policies, guidelines, and budgetary objectives. This role is responsible for overseeing key HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits administration, compliance, workforce planning, learning and development, and HR systems and processes.

Reporting functionally to the Global Head of HR and locally to the Vice President of Service, the Human Resources Manager serves as a member of the organization’s leadership team, providing strategic guidance and operational expertise on people-related initiatives that support organizational goals, culture, and business performance. The position partners closely with leaders across the organization to promote employee engagement, develop talent, foster an inclusive and high-performing workplace, and ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations.

The Human Resources Manager drives continuous improvement in HR programs, policies, and practices while maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence, employee experience, organizational effectiveness, and the achievement of business objectives. Through effective leadership and collaboration, this role ensures the organization attracts, retains, and develops a skilled workforce capable of supporting current and future organizational success.

This position supports personnel our offices in Kennesaw, GA and Milwaukee, WI as well as remote employees located across the United States.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop the HR function and team, aligning people strategies with organizational goals and workforce needs.
  • Partner with business leaders to address workforce challenges, drive employee engagement, and support achievement of strategic objectives.
  • Advise and coach leaders on employee relations, performance management, talent development, workforce planning, and policy interpretation.
  • Ensure consistent application of HR policies and compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations.
  • Lead talent management initiatives, including performance management, succession planning, employee development, recruitment, onboarding, and retention.
  • Oversee payroll operations and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, effective vendor management, and a positive employee experience.
  • Drive change management efforts and support organizational transformation, culture, inclusion, engagement, and employee experience initiatives.
  • Develop and execute HR strategies, operating plans, budgets, and key workforce programs in partnership with HR and business stakeholders.
  • Lead employee and labor relations activities, including investigations, conflict resolution, grievance management, contract administration, negotiations, and litigation support.
  • Analyze workforce data, trends, and metrics to provide insights, identify opportunities, and support informed business decisions.
  • Coordinate annual HR processes, including compensation planning, merit and bonus programs, workforce planning, and organizational restructuring efforts.
  • Maintain confidential employee information and serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on organizational effectiveness and workforce strategy.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position will have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Your profile

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business or Human Resources

Required Knowledge & Skills:

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
  • Safety mindset.
  • Strong business acumen.
  • Strategic viewpoint and ability to translate business needs into HR action plans.
  • Solid knowledge of Federal and state employment laws and regulations; keeps abreast of the legal environment.
  • Must have strong proficiency in the functional use of key business applications, such as HRIS and reporting solutions.
  • Ability to translate business and HR needs and requirement to others.
  • Analytical skills, data driven.
  • Ability to present and communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people at all levels within and outside the organization.
  • Strong influencing skills and strength of character.
  • Effective People leadership and development skills.
  • Cultural awareness and acumen.
  • Strong networking, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Experience mitigating employee relations concerns

Preferred Qualifications:

  • At least 7 years of experience in Human Resources, with experience as a generalist or in two or more HR functional areas
  • 2-3 years of experience in a related managerial role
  • 5+ years of HR experience
  • Prior experience working with executive management and business managers
  • Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing effective HR solutions that meet business needs
  • Change management leadership experience
  • Solid working experience with all Microsoft office applications

Travel Demands:

This position is expected to travel no more than 20%

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Your benefits

thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. recognizes and appreciates the exceptional quality of its employees. We are proud to offer challenging jobs with competitive benefits. Employees of thyssenkrupp Polysius receive a variety of financial and personal job benefits. The suite of benefits offered is meant as a supplement to your financial package and adds to your total compensation. Below is a brief summary of benefits which are available to all fulltime employees:

  • Medical & Dental Insurance
  • Vision Coverage
  • Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • STD/LTD - Company Paid
  • FSA & HSA
  • Voluntary Accident
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Critical Illness
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Roth IRA
  • Supplemental Life & ADD
  • Paid Time Off (25 days per year)
  • Paid Holidays

Contact

We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

Notices:

Job Applicant Notice of Collection

thyssenkrupp Notice of Fraudulent Job Offers

Important to us

Health and Wellness

Health & Safety

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Pension and Retirement

Pension

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

Collaboration and Teamwork

Collaboration

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Professional Development

Development

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Compensation and Salary

Compensation & benefits

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Creative and Innovation

Creative leeway

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Vacation and Time Off

Vacation and paid time off

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Sustainability and Environment

Sustainability

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

Onboarding and Training

Onboarding

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

We value diversity

thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact reasonableaccommodation@thyssenkrupp.com.

Company

thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. specializes in the design and construction of turnkey cement plants. We support cement manufacturers around the world with an extensive portfolio of products and services and sustainable solutions based on more than 150 years of expertise and experience. Our plants and machines use state-of-the-art production processes to conserve resources, minimize environmental impact and deliver maximum performance and efficiency.

From receiving your documents to acceptance: the application process

Step 1

Online application

Have you found an interesting vacancy? Then apply online. You won’t need more than 10 minutes. The entire application process – from initial contact to response – usually takes between four and six weeks.

Step 2

Receipt of your application

You will receive confirmation that we have received your application – within a few minutes if you apply online; it may take a couple of days if you apply by email. Our recruiters check your application documents and get in touch with you. For some positions we will conduct a preliminary telephone interview with you.

Step 3

Review by functional department

Our recruiter submits a preliminary selection of candidates to the specialist department for consideration. The department will then look closely to check whether your qualifications meet the requirements of the job.

Step 4

Interview

If you are a suitable candidate for the job, we’d like to get to know you personally in an interview with the specialist department and HR. If you or we need more time, we'll invite you to a second interview.

Step 5

The offer

Once we have agreed the contractual details, we will send you an employment contract. We will of course also let you know if your application is not successful.

Step 6

Starting out with us

Finally the time has come: welcome to thyssenkrupp!

Step 7

Onboarding

When you sign your contract you take your first step into one of the world’s biggest companies. We’re there to support you – right from the start.

Notes on application

You will have submitted your online application to thyssenkrupp in no time! As long as the position is available on our career page, you have the opportunity to apply.

We have adapted the application process to the current situation and conduct our interviews by video (not in the U.S.), telephone and also personally - in compliance with the applicable and necessary distance and hygienic rules. You will receive detailed information on this topic from our recruiting experts during the application process, while you can find general information and application tips here finden.

Further information about thyssenkrupp, our products and locations can be found directly on the company website.

We wish you every success with your application and stay healthy!

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