POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic HR Manager for our Grand Forks RealTruck site! In this pivotal role, you will lead a team of HR professionals and will be partnering closely with site leadership to deliver best-in-class HR solutions that drive organizational success. You will play a critical role in aligning our people strategy with business goals, enhancing employee engagement, and fostering a high-performance culture. This position offers the opportunity to influence key business decisions and ensure the implementation of progressive HR practices across the organization.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Act as a strategic HR business partner to site leadership, providing guidance and support across all HR functions.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, driving accountability and professional growth.
• Collaborate with leadership to plan, implement, and communicate company-wide initiatives and organizational changes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Develop and execute programs that enhance employee engagement, workplace culture, and retention.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues while fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Provide expertise in performance management, including coaching, career development, and disciplinary actions.
• Partner with leaders to evaluate and optimize organizational structure, processes, and talent strategies.
• Track and analyze key HR metrics to identify trends and recommend action plans.
• Contribute to the ongoing evaluation of HR policies, programs, and procedures to improve departmental effectiveness and service delivery.
• Monitor and support training programs to ensure effectiveness and alignment with business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree is required. 5+ years of broad HR experience is required. 3+ years of experience in a leadership role is required.

Required Licenses
HRCI/SHRM certification preferred.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
Solid knowledge of employment laws and regulations governing HR programs. Broad knowledge of all HR disciplines with a demonstrated in-depth knowledge in employee relations and talent management. Demonstrated ability to build consultative, collaborative relationships with managers and co-workers at all levels. Effective verbal, written, and presentation communication skills. Demonstrated ability to identify and assess human capital needs and work collaboratively to develop and implement value-added solutions. Demonstrated ability to influence and drive culture yielding positive business results. Strong change management skills.

Travel
Occasional travel may be required; up to 10%.

COMPETENCIES

• Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Response well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Manager+: plans, staffs, evaluates, and directs work of employees of a work unit. This role will have direct reports.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is subject to sedentary work; exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involved sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Physical Activities

This position is subject to the following physical activities: talking, hearing, and the use of hands, wrists, or fingers in repetitive motions.

Visual Acuity

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Conditions

This position is subject to inside environmental conditions and will be subject to both a professional office and plant environment. This may include noise, vibrations, and other hazards from a production-based environment.

Perks That Go the Extra Mile

At RealTruck, we take care of our people—because they drive our success. Enjoy great benefits like medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid life insurance and disability, and a 401(k) with company match (eligible the first of the month after you start). Need balance? We’ve got wellbeing days and parental leave. Want to grow? Take advantage of educational reimbursement. Plus, earn referral bonuses and score exclusive employee discounts on RealTruck products. Great benefits. Great people. Even better careers. RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, RealTruck’s 6,000+ associates operate from 35+ facilities across four continents. RealTruck’s industry leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 1,000 patents and pending applications. The company’s omni-channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000+ dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships.