Corporate Human Resources Manager

Company: A.O. Smith
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: March 4, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description /n /n /n /n /nCompany / Location Information/n /n A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. /n /n /n /nPrimary Function/n /n As the Corporate HR Manager, you will provides multi-site human resources leadership to corporate functional groups and the international business unit in order to drive the Company’s Growth and Performance of our People initiative. This role will manage a small team and will also be a matrix manager to the international HR team. The successful incumbent will manage and administer a wide variety of HR programs including compensation and benefits administration, succession planning, recruitment, training, organization development, and employee relations programs. This role reports to the Director of HR and Total Rewards. /n /n /n /nResponsibilities/n /n /n - Provide HR leadership to corporate function groups including legal, HR, finance, and engineering /n - Manage, coach, and mentor a small team of HR professionals to drive performance and engagement. /n - Partner with functional leaders to understand organizational needs and implement effective HR solutions. /n - Collaborate with HR shared services to execute programs in compensation, recruitment, training, performance management, succession planning, and employee development. /n - Execute the organization's Growth and Performance of our People strategy and ensure that the organization attracts, manages, develops and retains employees /n - Evaluate the organization's future workforce needs in order to recommend changes to the HR strategy and adapt existing HR programs to meet these needs /n - Act as the Company’s HR immigration leader and work with internal and external counsel on all cases /n - Provide HR oversight for international operations in India and Europe, ensuring alignment with global standards. /n - Ensure compliance with local regulations, employment laws, and company values across all locations. /n - Participate in company-wide HR initiatives /n - Perform other duties as assigned /n /n /n /n /nQualifications/n /n /n - Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field /n - Minimum of 5-7 years related work experience /n - 2-3 Years of Supervisory/Leadership experience /n - At least 2 years providing HR leadership to corporate/functional teams /n ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS /n /n - Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook /n - Good organizational and time management skills /n - Ability to keep the integrity of confidential information /n - Ability to work under minimal supervision /n - Basic analytical and mathematical skills /n - Strong attention to detail /n - Knowledge and experience with HRIS systems preferred /n /n /n /n /nWe Offer/n /n /n Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance. /n LI-Hybrid /n LI-AO /n Appcast /n /n /n /n /nADA Statement & EEO Statement/n /n /n In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. /n /n /n We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. /n /n /n /n /n /n

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