Region HR Manager

Responsibilities

• Support and guide site leadership on union-related HR functions, including labor relations, grievance resolution, and collaboration with union representatives.
• Advise and guide site leadership on navigating complex labor disputes and negotiations while ensuring compliance.
• Proactively build strong relationships with union representatives, leadership, and employees to foster collaboration.
• Oversee hiring, job transfers, separations, and workplace investigations, ensuring compliance with labor laws and policies.
• Coach managers on dispute resolution, performance management, and best practices in union environments.
• Lead workforce engagement efforts, improving site culture through retention strategies and development programs.
• Influence business decisions by balancing site leadership priorities with corporate HR policies and compliance standards.
• Drive long-term cultural transformation, establishing stability and trust between leadership and the workforce.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of HR or relevant experience, with proven union relations expertise (including grievance resolution, labor relations, and collaboration with union leadership).
• Strong background in employee relations, workplace investigations, and dispute resolution.
• Ability to strategically influence site leadership while upholding corporate HR policies and labor agreements.
• Experience supporting multi-site HR operations in industrial, manufacturing, or chemical environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR software (Workday preferred).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 30% (primarily regional; potential for occasional international travel).