Director, Human Resources

About the role

The Regional HR Director serves as the senior HR leader for multiple geographically dispersed Operating Companies (distribution centers), partnering closely with Regional Senior Vice Presidents and local leadership teams to drive business performance through people. Leading a team of 20+ HR professionals, including six direct reports, this role shapes and executes the region's people's strategy while fostering a high-performing, engaged workforce. Through leadership development, talent management, workforce planning, employee relations, and leadership coaching, the Regional HR Director strengthens organizational capability, develops future leaders, and helps create the culture and talent needed to fuel sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional HR strategies that align with corporate objectives and local business needs.
• Serve as a partner to two Regional Senior VPs to support their strategic initiatives as well as their own development.
• Lead, engage, and attract a team of local HR Managers in executing HR strategic priorities.
• Enable proactive workforce planning through forecasting and planning of talent pipeline requirements in line with the business strategy.
• Lead and execute succession planning for all key roles within the OpCo as well as at the OpCo President level.
• Assist business unit leaders in providing employees with development opportunities that align with current and future performance standards.
• Ensure the execution of required employee training and execute capability-building training and development in line with business strategy.
• Provide guidance and counsel to Human Resource Managers on employee relations issues within regions.
• Assist business unit leaders in interpreting employee feedback (Surveys, hotline calls, NAVEX cases, and other data points) to cultivate the company culture, living up to the company values, the promise of the employment brand and promoting positive employee relations.
• Review and benchmark the internal and external environment to improve human resources policies and initiatives; maintain knowledge of progressive human resources practices and key trends.
• Identify and drive the sharing of best practices across human resources in the region to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Identify process optimization and shared transactional opportunities to increase the efficiency and accuracy of human resources in the field.
• Facilitate a strong leadership and coaching culture.
• Other duties, as required.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience, with significant experience supporting multi-site operations in distribution, logistics, transportation, or manufacturing.
• Ability to travel on a regular basis (25% or more).
• Proven success in strategic HR planning, employee relations, and talent development.
• Deep understanding of employment laws, compliance, and HR best practices.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage change, drive culture initiatives, and influence senior stakeholders.
• Proven success leading geographically dispersed HR teams and partnering with senior operational leaders to execute business strategy through people.