Associate HR Manager - 2nd Shift

Position Overview:

Join a transformational growth initiative and play a key role in launching and scaling Second Shift operations at one of North America’s largest commercial truck manufacturing facilities.

The Associate HR Manager serves as an HR partner to the Plant HR Manager and manufacturing leadership team, driving employee engagement, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and continuous improvement across the operation.

This highly visible role plays a critical part in the successful launch and stabilization of our Second Shift expansion, helping build the workforce that will support continued growth at our 3 million-square-foot manufacturing plant in South San Antonio, where we proudly produce Class 6, 7, and 8 commercial trucks.

We’re looking for an experienced manufacturing HR professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, influences through collaboration, builds strong partnerships, and is energized by the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing operation from the ground up.

Night Shift Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 PM–4:30 AM
This position supports a manufacturing environment and requires flexibility to meet operational needs.

This position supports a manufacturing environment and requires flexibility to meet operational needs. This role will initially begin on 1st Shift (Mon – Thurs 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM) to complete training, onboarding, and establish key plant partnerships before transitioning to the assigned 2nd Shift schedule upon launch in 2027. During the 2nd Shift launch, this role will dotted line report to the Launch HR Program Manager to support workforce readiness, process support, and operational stabilization.

 

A 10% shift differential is provided once transitioned to the assigned 2nd Shift schedule. Schedules and start times may vary based on business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Business partner to the Plant HR Manager and manufacturing leadership team by providing advanced guidance and support across employee relations, workforce planning, talent management, HR programs, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support the HR Program Manager and launch team to execute a successful implementation of 2nd Shift operations, including: workforce readiness, staffing execution, onboarding and training alignment, employee communications, change management
• Initially support 1st Shift operations to complete training, onboarding, establish key partnerships, gain familiarity with plant processes and operations, and transition effectively into dedicated 2nd Shift HR support.
• Transition to dedicated HR support for the 2nd Shift production team by building relationships with leaders and employees, addressing workforce needs, and ensuring consistent application of HR policies and practices.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Business Team Leaders, Managers, and Supervisors on: employee relations, attendance, performance management, policy interpretation, leadership practices
• Lead and independently manage complex employee relations matters, including investigations, workplace concerns, corrective actions, performance issues, and terminations—ensuring consistency, compliance, and documentation.
• Analyze employee relations trends and workforce data to identify root causes, recommend solutions, and implement proactive strategies that improve engagement, retention, and operational performance.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to support workforce planning, including staffing strategies, recruiting support, candidate selection support, onboarding readiness, and production ramp-up activities.
• Support development and implementation of HR processes, routines, and leadership expectations required to support successful shift launches and ongoing plant operations.
• Analyze workforce metrics (turnover, absenteeism, staffing levels, engagement results, retention trends) and provide data-driven recommendations to leadership.
• Lead assigned HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives focused on workforce stability, employee experience, operational effectiveness, and process improvements.
• Prepare and deliver HR reports, dashboards, presentations, and workforce analytics to support leadership decision-making and business objectives.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, employment laws, EEO requirements, and HR procedures; ensure accurate documentation and recordkeeping.
• Support compensation planning, performance management processes, workforce planning goals, and implementation of employee programs and initiatives.
• Supervise and coach HR team members and provide leadership support by:
  • mentoring and developing less experienced HR team members
  • advising on HR best practices and process improvement
  • helping ensure consistent execution of HR standards
• Build and maintain strong partnerships across HR, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Training, Talent Acquisition, and other functional teams to drive alignment and successful execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and employee experiences; recommend solutions to enhance efficiency, consistency, and operational effectiveness.
• Represent the company professionally while supporting employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, hiring events, and workforce development activities.
• Support production recovery days (Fridays) as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of human resources or labor experience

OR

• Master's degree and at least 2 years of human resources or labor experience

OR

• At least 6 years of human resources or labor experience

Additional Requirements:

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills:

 

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources Generalist experience, preferably supporting a manufacturing or industrial production environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, workforce challenges, production environments, and the unique HR needs of hourly and salaried populations.
• Experience supporting new shift launches, production ramp-ups, workforce expansions, or high-volume hiring initiatives (strongly preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams) and HR systems (e.g., HRIS, applicant tracking, timekeeping systems).
• Ability to perform data analysis and leverage key performance metrics to identify root causes and support data-driven decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to influence through collaboration in a fast-paced environment, and to lead complex ER matters with sound judgment.

Benefits and Compensation:

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

Company Overview:

About TRATON
With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

 

About International
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.

 

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

 

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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