Position: Human Resources Manager
Location: Waukesha, WI
Company: H O Bostrom Co, Inc.

Are you an experienced HR leader who wants a seat at the table and the ability to truly shape a growing organization? Do you thrive in manufacturing environments where your work directly supports those who serve and protect our communities?

If so, this is your opportunity to step into a high-impact, highly visible role with a company that is growing nationally and globally.

What’s In It for You
This role offers direct access to executive leadership, reporting to the President and helping shape both people and organizational strategy. You will have meaningful strategic influence, leading initiatives that drive performance, culture, compliance, and talent development across the organization. With a high degree of autonomy and ownership, you will have the authority to implement improvements that make a real impact. You’ll join a company that values both performance and work-life balance, while supporting the employees who manufacture products used by fire, EMS, and first responders

About the Role
As Human Resources Manager, you will lead the full spectrum of HR strategy and operations, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits, payroll oversight, compliance, organizational development, training, and safety.

As an HR Manager, you will

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees
• Lead and develop the HR team
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Drive recruiting, onboarding, and retention strategies
• Oversee employee relations, investigations, and performance management
• Lead compensation planning, market reviews, and profit-sharing administration
• Manage benefits administration and 401(k) vendor relationships
• Oversee bi-weekly payroll accuracy and HRIS integrity
• Guide leaders in coaching, performance management, talent development, and career growth planning, including policy administration
• Maintain EEO, OSHA, and affirmative action compliance reporting

Qualifications
Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience
• 5+ years leading an HR team

Preferred:

• PHR Certification
• Manufacturing industry HR leadership experience

Compensation and Benefits: H.O. Bostrom offers a competitive compensation package, including base pay and bonus opportunities, along with comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

About Us
H O Bostrom is an innovative manufacturing company with both national and global reach. We design and supply specialized products that support first responders, including fire and EMS professionals, who serve communities every day. Our continued growth is driven by product innovation, operational excellence, and a strong commitment to our people.

We Make it Easy

Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees.

As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.

We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company, not an agency recruiter.