Human Resources Manager
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Job Summary
At Rite-Hite your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe secure and productive. Here youll find innovation stability and the chance to grow your career as part of a team thats always looking ahead.
Rite-Hite is seeking a strategic and hands-on Human Resources Manager based at our Milwaukee WI Headquarters to support our North American Distribution business including Sales Service and Operations teams across multiple locations.
The HR Manager will operate as a trusted advisor to operational leaders while balancing employee relations leadership business partnership and project support. This role ensures consistent application of Rite-Hites values employment practices and talent processes during a period of significant organizational growth and change.
What Youll Do
Serve as the primary HR Business Partner to Distribution Operations and other key areas supporting field and operational leadership across Sales Service and Operations.
Partner with leaders to align people strategies workforce planning and organizational structure with business priorities and growth initiatives.
Lead complex employee relations matters across geographically dispersed technician sales and operational teams.
Coach leaders on performance management engagement organizational effectiveness and manager capability in a multi-site field-based environment.
Drive organizational effectiveness through role clarity standard work and consistent HR practices during periods of change
Support large-scale people initiatives organizational changes and strategic projects aligned to business growth and operational priorities
Partner with leaders on change management team transitions organizational structures to enable our business goals and long term strategy.
Use HR data and metrics (e.g. turnover headcount span of control engagement) to identify trends mitigate risk and inform decision-making
Support critical talent initiatives including workforce planning hiring strategy alignment with TA onboarding and leadership capability development
What Were Looking For
Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field.
7 years of progressive HR experience including at least 4 years supporting distribution logistics or manufacturing teams.
Experience working with hourly and field-based employees in multi-site operations.
2 years of HR supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
Strategic thinker with strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office; HR certification (PHR SPHR SHRM-CP) a plus.
Willingness to travel up to 30% across U.S. and Canadian locations; valid U.S. drivers license and passport required.
Why Youll Love This Role
Play a key leadership role supporting multi-site distribution operations.
Shape HR programs that impact technicians sales and administrative teams directly.
Hybrid work flexibility and a collaborative growth-minded environment.
What We Offer
At Rite-Hite we take care of our people because when youre supported you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health your future and your life outside of work:
Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.
Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k) company match and profit sharing.
Time for You: Paid holidays vacation time and personal/sick days each year.
Join us and build a career where youre supported at work and beyond.
Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal state or local law. In accordance with VEVRAA we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans. We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
About Company
Rite-Hite is the world leader in the manufacture and sale of loading dock equipment, industrial doors, safety barriers and high-volume, low-speed industrial fans – all designed to improve safety, productivity, and energy consumption.