HR Manager

HR Manager Weir ESCO - Bucyrus Blades

Bucyrus, Ohio

Work Arrangement - Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

What we do at Weir ESCO We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do

• Strategic HR Leadership: Act as the trusted HR advisor and key people partner for three manufacturing sites - Bucyrus (on-site leadership), Covington, KY and Portland, OR (remote support). Provide strategic insights and hands-on execution to support workforce strategy, engagement, and organizational capability.
• Talent and Leadership Development: Lead talent planning, succession, people planning, and leadership development initiatives tailored to each site’s unique needs.
• Employee Relations and Performance Management: Manage employee relations, conduct investigations, oversee performance management, and lead critical hiring and change management efforts.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Use people data to identify risks, trends, and opportunities, proactively researching and addressing workforce challenges with a strategic mindset.
• Business Partnership and Influence: Influence and coach site leadership to make informed HR decisions, demonstrating autonomy and strong judgment in a matrixed environment.
• Travel Requirements: Primarily based in Bucyrus with regular on-site presence; occasional travel to Covington and Portland for site visits and relationship building (estimated once or twice per year).
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What you’ll bring

Must-haves:

• Proven HR experience in manufacturing, 'blue collar' or heavy industrial/shop-floor environments.
• Ability to operate independently and autonomously across multiple sites within a matrixed organization.
• Experience working within an HR model supported by Centers of Excellence and shared services is a plus.
• Strong judgment, credibility, employee relations expertise, and practical problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves:

• Background in multi-site HR management or regional HR roles.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to proactively identify trends and recommend solutions.
• Hands-on approach with a passion for engaging directly with shop-floor employees and leadership.
• Experience coaching and influencing site leaders without direct reporting authority.

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes. We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies. We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and Bonus Structure
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Study support

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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We are Weir. And the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each and every one of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge - but it’s exciting. And it’s one we can’t wait to be part of. Thank you for your interest in joining us.