Human Resources Business Partner (Manufacturing)

Location: Riceville, Iowa, United States; primary onsite HR presence at the manufacturing facility.

Pay range: $64,500.00–$103,500.00 per year.

Company

McNeilus, an Oshkosh Company, designs and manufactures refuse truck bodies, including rear-load, front-load, and automated side-load models.

What you will do

• Partner with plant leaders and supervisors on workforce, talent, engagement, organizational priorities, and staffing needs.
• Provide day-to-day guidance on employee relations, performance management, attendance, corrective action, employment practices, and workplace concerns.
• Conduct workplace investigations, support conflict resolution, and recommend appropriate actions.
• Support performance reviews, talent development, engagement, retention, compensation activities, onboarding, and recurring HR processes.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and HR Centers of Excellence on workforce planning and HR programs covering compensation, benefits, learning, and development.
• Use workforce data to identify trends, support decision-making, ensure consistent policy application, and advance change and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Three or more years of Human Resources experience across multiple HR disciplines.

Nice to have

• Bilingual Spanish and English communication skills, including speaking, reading, and writing in both languages.
• Experience supporting employee relations, performance management, talent processes, and other core HR activities.
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or other operational environment.
• Experience serving as an onsite HR partner or independently supporting facility leaders and employees.
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employee populations.
• Strong understanding of employment law, HR best practices, and employee relations.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and provide coaching and guidance to leaders and team members.
• Sound judgment, confidentiality, and the ability to independently navigate employee and workplace matters.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use workforce data and insights to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Innovative mindset and willingness to challenge the status quo and support continuous improvement.

Culture & Benefits

• People-first culture focused on team member growth and success.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to support professional growth and development.
• Commitment to reasonable accommodation during the employment process.