HR Manager

Build your future with New Way Trucks!

New Way Trucks is a family-owned company spanning three generations. We combine family values with cutting-edge technology to deliver excellence in heavy manufacturing. We are a company with small-town values and a Global impact. New Way is the largest private refuse equipment manufacturer in North America with equipment operating in all 50 states, as well as Canada, Latin America, Asia, and beyond. 

We are seeking an experienced hands-on HR Manager to support our Iowa-based manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for leading HR initiatives across multiple site locations, ensuring alignment with business goals while promoting a strong family-owned culture. The ideal candidate is experienced in labor-intensive environments, thrives in a fast-paced setting, and can balance multiple priorities.

  Your Role in Our Mission: 

• Serve as the primary HR leader for multiple manufacturing sites in Iowa (25 miles apart), while partnering with centralized HR functions, ie payroll, benefits, employee experience, and talent acquisition,
• Partner with plant leadership to develop and execute workforce strategies that support safety, quality, productivity, and retention goals
• Provide guidance and resolution on employee relations issues, investigations, corrective action, and performance management
• Work closely with Talent Acquisition on staffing, onboarding, and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA, Workers Compensation, and EEO regulations
• Coach supervisors and managers on effective leadership, communication, and conflict resolution practices
• Participate in engagement efforts including employee recognition, communications, and internal events
• Support hourly and salaried performance review processes and centralized compensation alignment
• Capable of learning and backing up payroll processing.
• Partner with HR functions on policy development, benefits communications, and talent initiatives
• Partners with safety personnel regarding workplace injuries, return to work programs, and claims management.
• Champion a positive, transparent, and respectful workplace culture
• Lead or support special projects, audits, or process improvement initiatives as needed

To Perform your Job Successfully: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required; Master’s or HR certification preferred
• Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR compliance in the state of Iowa
• Working knowledge of payroll systems, wage/hour compliance, and payroll-related questions
• Working knowledge of timekeeping, PTO tracking, attendance and pay practices
• Demonstrated experience resolving complex employee relations issues
• Exceptional interpersonal, coaching, and influencing skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with HRIS platforms (APS, UKG, etc.)
• Comfortable working onsite in manufacturing facilities and traveling to satellite locations as needed
• Change management and organizational development experience
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement of culture
• Ability to build trust and credibility at all levels of the organization
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution skills
• Understands and respects the boundaries defined by HR ethics and confidentiality
• Skilled at balancing professionalism with approachability in close-knit or small community settings

Why New Way Trucks? 

• Family Owned: Experience a close-knit atmosphere where every team member is valued, and contributions recognized.
• Midwest Values: Integrity, hard work, and community from the core of our operations.
• Innovation at Heart: We are committed to staying ahead of the curve and continually investing in technology and our people.
• Competitive Benefit Package: Competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for professional growth.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now!

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.