What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant HR Manager position at Dynacraft, A PACCAR Company?
Company Information
PACCAR is a Global Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!
Division Information - Dynacraft
Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company, is headquartered in McKinney, TX. Dynacraft is a diversified global manufacturer of PACCAR medium and heavy-duty truck parts sold under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. For more than forty years, Dynacraft has provided the company’s truck manufacturing divisions and PACCAR Parts service parts division with high quality components, subassemblies and specialized services. Dynacraft’s manufacturing facilities are located in Louisville, KY, and McKinney, TX.
Job Summary
The Plant HR Manager serves as the strategic and operational Human Resources leader for Dynacraft's McKinney manufacturing facility. This role provides leadership and guidance in employee relations, workforce planning, recruiting, performance management, investigations, employee engagement, compliance, compensation administration, leave management, organizational development, and workforce strategy.
The Plant HR Manager directly manages, coaches, and develops a team of 4-5 HR professionals and is responsible for ensuring consistent HR service delivery across the plant. The position serves as a trusted business partner to plant leadership, supporting both hourly and salaried employee populations while driving initiatives that support employee engagement, operational effectiveness, leadership development, and compliance with company policies and employment regulations.
Job Responsibilities
As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:
PACCAR has success with diverse teams of employees working together to achieve excellent results. Having a diverse and inclusive work environment ensures PACCAR has the talent needed to conduct business today and in the future by leveraging different backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints. We believe diversity in the workplace increases innovation, results in better decisions and increases employee engagement.
PACCAR increases awareness through the efforts of global company-wide Diversity Councils and various employee resource groups that support initiatives & activities including multi-cultural events, outreach, mentorship programs, and more. PACCAR has been awarded the Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018 by the Women In Trucking Association and Newsweek 2023 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women.
For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion Commitment page: Diversity and Inclusion (https://jobs.paccar.com/content/Diversity-and-Inclusion/?locale=en_US)
Additional Information
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.
This is a safety-sensitive position, and the pre-employment drug testing includes cannabis testing.
PACCAR is a Global Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!
Division Information - Dynacraft
Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company, is headquartered in McKinney, TX. Dynacraft is a diversified global manufacturer of PACCAR medium and heavy-duty truck parts sold under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. For more than forty years, Dynacraft has provided the company’s truck manufacturing divisions and PACCAR Parts service parts division with high quality components, subassemblies and specialized services. Dynacraft’s manufacturing facilities are located in Louisville, KY, and McKinney, TX.
Job Summary
The Plant HR Manager serves as the strategic and operational Human Resources leader for Dynacraft's McKinney manufacturing facility. This role provides leadership and guidance in employee relations, workforce planning, recruiting, performance management, investigations, employee engagement, compliance, compensation administration, leave management, organizational development, and workforce strategy.
The Plant HR Manager directly manages, coaches, and develops a team of 4-5 HR professionals and is responsible for ensuring consistent HR service delivery across the plant. The position serves as a trusted business partner to plant leadership, supporting both hourly and salaried employee populations while driving initiatives that support employee engagement, operational effectiveness, leadership development, and compliance with company policies and employment regulations.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead all plant employee relations activities and workplace investigations.
- Manage, develop, and coach a team of 4-5 HR professionals.
- Serve as the primary HR business partner for plant leadership.
- Support workforce planning, staffing, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Administer performance management and corrective action processes.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
- Lead employee engagement programs and communication initiatives.
- Analyze workforce metrics and recommend improvement strategies.
- Support compensation, organizational changes, and succession planning activities.
- Partner with leaders on organizational effectiveness and employee development.
- Support leave administration, accommodations, and return-to-work activities.
- Drive continuous improvement within HR systems, processes, and service delivery.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in HR Management (in manufacturing environment, preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Industrial Relations, or a related field required.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, performance management, coaching, and employee development practices.
- Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Self-motivated, organized, adaptable, and effective in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with SAP, Workforce, HRIS systems, and manufacturing operations preferred.
As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:
- 401k with up to a 5% company match
- Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
- Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- Paid short-and long-term disability programs
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
- This position is also eligible for a holiday gift
PACCAR has success with diverse teams of employees working together to achieve excellent results. Having a diverse and inclusive work environment ensures PACCAR has the talent needed to conduct business today and in the future by leveraging different backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints. We believe diversity in the workplace increases innovation, results in better decisions and increases employee engagement.
PACCAR increases awareness through the efforts of global company-wide Diversity Councils and various employee resource groups that support initiatives & activities including multi-cultural events, outreach, mentorship programs, and more. PACCAR has been awarded the Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018 by the Women In Trucking Association and Newsweek 2023 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women.
For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion Commitment page: Diversity and Inclusion (https://jobs.paccar.com/content/Diversity-and-Inclusion/?locale=en_US)
Additional Information
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.
This is a safety-sensitive position, and the pre-employment drug testing includes cannabis testing.