Human Resources Manager

On the heels of achieving 3X growth, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!

We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding. We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.

Apply and let’s start the conversation.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we’ve been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We’re more than 5,400 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.

As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.

Position Title: Human Resources Manager – Troutville (T-Ville) Manufacturing Site

Location: Troutville, Virginia

Reports To: EVP of Human Resources

Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Position Summary

The HR Manager – Troutville Site serves as the senior on-site Human Resources leader for Virginia Transformer Corp’s Troutville manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for driving HR strategy execution, employee relations, compliance, workforce planning, and talent initiatives in close partnership with plant leadership and corporate HR.

Reporting directly to the EVP of Human Resources, the HR Manager will ensure consistent application of company policies, support a strong performance-driven culture, and act as a trusted advisor to both hourly and salaried employees in a complex manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Site HR Leadership

• Serve as the primary HR leader and point of contact for the Troutville manufacturing site.
• Partner closely with Plant Manager and site leadership to support operational goals, workforce stability, and culture.
• Translate corporate HR strategy into effective site-level execution.

Employee Relations & Workforce Management

• Lead employee relations efforts, including investigations, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and performance management.
• Ensure consistent, fair, and compliant application of policies, disciplinary actions, and employment decisions.
• Act as a trusted, visible HR presence on the plant floor, supporting both hourly and salaried employees.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA coordination, and wage/hour regulations.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and documentation.
• Partner with corporate HR and legal counsel on sensitive employee matters and risk mitigation.

Talent Management & Recruiting Support

• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support hourly and salaried recruiting needs at the Troutville site.
• Support onboarding, orientation, and training for new hires.
• Assist with workforce planning, succession planning, and retention initiatives.

Compensation, Benefits & HR Programs

• Support execution of compensation programs, pay practices, and job architecture in alignment with corporate guidelines.
• Serve as a resource for employee questions related to benefits, leave administration, and HR programs.
• Support annual performance cycles, merit planning, and engagement initiatives.

Culture, Engagement & Change Management

• Champion company values and drive a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Support engagement surveys, action planning, and site-level improvement initiatives.
• Lead communication efforts related to HR programs, policy changes, and organizational updates.

Reporting & HR Metrics

• Track and report HR metrics related to turnover, attendance, discipline, engagement, and compliance.
• Identify trends and proactively recommend solutions to leadership.
• Support audits and internal reviews as required.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–8 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, industrial, or operations-driven environments.
• Strong employee relations experience with both hourly and salaried populations.
• Working knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to operate independently as the senior HR leader on-site.

Preferred

• SPHR, PHR, or SHRM-SCP/CP certification.
• Experience supporting high-growth or multi-shift manufacturing operations.
• Experience partnering with centralized corporate HR functions.
• Exposure to safety, workers’ compensation, and labor relations (union or non-union).

Key Competencies

• Trusted advisor mindset
• Strong judgment and discretion
• Clear, confident communication
• Hands-on, plant-floor presence
• Ability to balance empathy with accountability
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, changing environment

Why Virginia Transformer Corp

Virginia Transformer Corp is a rapidly growing, privately held manufacturer supporting critical power infrastructure across the U.S. This role offers the opportunity to lead HR at a key manufacturing site while partnering directly with executive HR leadership and influencing workforce outcomes in a high-impact environment.