Human Resources Manager – Danville, KY

Job Description:

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is a Fortune 200 company that produces diversified products in global markets.  The Food Equipment Group is one of seven ITW decentralized business segments.  This position is in the Hobart Warewash Division and works on-site at the Danville facility, which is approximately 45 minutes south of Lexington, Kentucky. The Human Resources Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager as a member of the site leadership team, with support from the Division HR Director.

The Warewash Business Division produces Hobart brand commercial dishwashers that are used in hotels, casinos, restaurants, cruise ships, schools, universities and retail establishments.  We are an industry leader seeking to expand our growth in existing served markets, as well as new markets.

Summary:

The Plant HR Manager is responsible for all aspects of HR at the Danville production site, as well as health & safety requirements. This role plays an integral part in enabling a positive employee experience by owning and continuously improving operational and strategic employment practices. As a partner in the business, the HR Manager will support future growth and ensure general policy and regulatory compliance, with broad scope as a leader within the organization. The plant is currently a one shift operation, and this position has one direct report.

What you will do:

• Recruiting and hiring
• Talent development and succession planning
• Promote company core values, such as diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Performance management and compensation planning
• Training and policy administration
• Employee relations and investigations
• Community service and engagement strategies, including volunteer events and employee wellness activities
• Payroll/timekeeping administration, including leaves of absence, Worker’s Comp., and Unemployment claims
• HCM system and regulatory reporting, including preparing the site Affirmative Action Plan
• Health/safety and environmental responsibilities, including ergonomics and emergency response planning
• Involvement in contractor and facilities management

What we are looking for:

• Leader who cares about people, business goals, and developing teams
• Passion for community involvement and willingness to participate in activities outside of normal work hours
• Ability to coach and develop employees at all levels of the organization
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
• Commitment to safety, integrity, and inclusivity
• HCM system expertise (Workday experience preferred)
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, HR, or related field (Master’s Degree preferred)
• 5+ years of HR experience
• 3+ years of supervisory experience
• SHRM or HRCI certification preferred

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear in an office and manufacturing environments; uses hands to finger, handle or touch objects or controls. Duties include computer related activities 80% of the time. The employee may lift, push or pull up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the following: close, distance, peripheral, depth and ability to adjust focus. This position may require 10% travel. 

Other:

For this position, working from home is not available and the primary work hours are 7:00am – 3:30pm.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Take this opportunity to join a successful and enthusiastic global team where we value the inclusion of diverse team members.  You will enjoy a competitive salary and generous benefits that includes health, dental, life and STD/LTD insurance, 401k (with match), and an education tuition reimbursement program. 

ITW is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.