At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you’ll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that’s always looking ahead.
Rite-Hite is seeking a strategic and hands-on Human Resources Manager, based at our Milwaukee, WI Headquarters, to support our North American Distribution business, including Sales, Service, and Operations teams across multiple locations.
The HR Manager will operate as a trusted advisor to operational leaders while balancing employee relations leadership, business partnership, and project support. This role ensures consistent application of Rite-Hite’s values, employment practices, and talent processes during a period of significant organizational growth and change.
What You’ll Do
Serve as the primary HR Business Partner to Distribution Operations and other key areas, supporting field and operational leadership across Sales, Service, and Operations.
Partner with leaders to align people strategies, workforce planning, and organizational structure with business priorities and growth initiatives.
Lead complex employee relations matters across geographically dispersed technician, sales, and operational teams.
Coach leaders on performance management, engagement, organizational effectiveness, and manager capability in a multi-site, field-based environment.
Drive organizational effectiveness through role clarity, standard work, and consistent HR practices during periods of change
Support large-scale people initiatives, organizational changes, and strategic projects aligned to business growth and operational priorities
Partner with leaders on change management, team transitions, organizational structures to enable our business goals and long term strategy.
Use HR data and metrics (e.g., turnover, headcount, span of control, engagement) to identify trends, mitigate risk, and inform decision-making
Support critical talent initiatives, including workforce planning, hiring strategy alignment with TA, onboarding, and leadership capability development
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
7+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 4 years supporting distribution, logistics, or manufacturing teams.
Experience working with hourly and field-based employees in multi-site operations.
2+ years of HR supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
Strategic thinker with strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office; HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP) a plus.
Willingness to travel up to 30% across U.S. and Canadian locations; valid U.S. driver’s license and passport required.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Play a key leadership role supporting multi-site distribution operations.
Shape HR programs that impact technicians, sales, and administrative teams directly.
Hybrid work flexibility and a collaborative, growth-minded environment.
What We Offer
At Rite-Hite, we take care of our people – because when you’re supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:
Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.
Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.
Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.
Join us and build a career where you’re supported – at work and beyond.
Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans. We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.