HR Manager

Posted:
5/19/2026, 6:26:07 AM

Location(s):
Mount Vernon, Missouri, United States ⋅ Missouri, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
People & HR

Job Description:

Human Resources Manager leads HR operations within the manufacturing facility. Responsible for driving workforce effectiveness, ensuring employment law and policy compliance and fostering a positive employee experience. Develop and implement the human resources strategy, programs, and systems within the operation’s budgets and objectives, aimed at leveraging individual and group contributions in the organization. This hands-on position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, on-boarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, and employment law compliance.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate all recruiting efforts from screening and interviewing applicants to extending job offers to meet the production needs of the plant. 
  • Guide Team Leads and Team Members through employee concerns, performance management, skill development, general morale, discipline and other employee relation matters
  • Serve a strategic business partner, understanding people priorities and perform as a key member of the team to assist in driving business results. 
  • Lead HR programs such as objective setting, performance and talent management and compensation management across the business.
  • Participate in monthly business review and report on key HR metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, headcount etc.
  • Build strong, respectful relationships across the plant to support a positive employee experience
  • Lead consistent application of HR polices and audit processes to maintain compliance with employment laws
  • Oversee core HR processes including leave programs, recruitment, benefits coordination, HRIS accuracy and file integrity
  • Conduct new hire and benefits orientation as well as onboarding activities for new hires
  • Ensure site communication plans are in place, for example All Hands Meetings, newsletters and Yo Deck slides
  • Manage corporate HR functions as assigned (i.e. unemployment claims, worker’s compensation, leave of absence, employee assistance and recognition)
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws (OSHA, FMLA, ADA)
  • Consistently interact with TM’s regarding benefits, compensation, training and development needs
  • Act as a facilitator for conflict resolution issues, coaching and guiding TM’s facing personal and professional challenging situations

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5  years of Human Resources experience in an HR Manager role, preferably in a manufacturing setting
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, excellent project management, problem solving, interpersonal and analytical skills, and ability to work in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated competence in coaching leaders at all levels, employee relations and knowledge of employment laws (i.e. EEOC guidelines, FLSA and ADA) required.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Strong project management skills.
  • Ability to make recommendations for changes in approach, concepts, and the design of solutions as a member of a team.
  • Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Proficiency with HRIS systems, preferably Workday
  • HR certification is a plus (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) is




If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

About Terex:

Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.

We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment.

With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.

For more information, please visit www.terex.com.

Additional Information:

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact.  We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce.  Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values – Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship.  Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members.  To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability.  You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at [email protected]

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.

Terex

Website: https://www.terex.com/

Headquarter Location: Westport, Connecticut, United States

Employee Count: 5001-10000

Year Founded: 1933

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Construction ⋅ Enterprise Software ⋅ Infrastructure ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Recycling ⋅ Shipping ⋅ Transportation