Region Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

The Region HR Business Partner (RHRBP) - Transportation, Fabrication & Magnolia leads HR operations across multiple manufacturing sites, overseeing both unionized and non-unionized facilities in multiple states. This role ensures alignment between HR strategy and business objectives, driving labor relations, workforce planning, compliance, talent management, and organizational development.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership & Business Partnership
  • Aid the VP of Human Resources in executing the company's HR vision and strategy.
  • Lead HR initiatives across multiple locations, ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Partner with GMs/senior leadership, plant managers, and HR teams to drive workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational structure improvements.
  • Lead and monitor HR KPIs in assigned plants, identifying trends, issues, and improvement opportunities.
  • Ensure plant leadership is accountable for culture, engagement, and talent development.
• Labor Relations & Compliance
  • Oversee union negotiations, grievance handling, and contract compliance at unionized plants.
  • Function as a strategic partner in labor relations, ensuring consistency in CBA interpretation across locations.
  • Develop and execute union-avoidance strategies at non-union sites while maintaining positive employee relations.
  • Lead workplace investigations, audits, and risk mitigation efforts to ensure HR and legal compliance.
  • Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple jurisdictions.
• Talent Management & Workforce Planning
  • Lead talent acquisition strategies, ensuring staffing levels align with production demands.
  • Lead succession planning and leadership development programs, coaching plant HR teams on talent pipeline management.
  • Assess and support local plant HR team development, ensuring HR capabilities align with business needs.
  • Implement standardized training and career development frameworks across the region.
• HR Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
  • Lead HR process improvement initiatives, benchmarking best practices across locations.
  • Align HR technology and systems with business needs, ensuring efficiency and data accuracy.
  • Manage HR budgets and resources, optimizing HR function performance across sites.
  • Drive employee engagement, inclusivity programs, and culture-building initiatives across the region.
• HR Risk Management & Organizational Change
  • Function as a change agent in organizational restructures and workforce transitions.
  • Lead HR compliance audits to ensure risk management across locations.
  • Provide guidance to plant HR teams on implementing proactive policies that address labor trends, legislation, and best practices.

Requirements

• Required Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required (Master’s preferred).
  • 10+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with at least 2+ years in a unionized setting.
  • Experience in collective bargaining, workforce planning, HR compliance, and talent management required.
• Preferred Skills Qualifications:
  • Certification in: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR, Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP) or other union/labor relations certifications a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of labor laws (NLRA, FLSA, OSHA, FMLA, ADA) and CBA interpretation.
  • Strong experience in union labor relations, collective bargaining, grievance resolution, and multi-state compliance.
  • Proficiency in HRIS systems, timekeeping software (e.g., Success Factors, UKG/UltiPro), and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Expertise in talent management, workforce planning, and performance coaching.
  • Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Strategic mindset, with a focus on HR best practices and operational efficiency.
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing settings, balancing priorities effectively.
  • Proactive problem solver with a data-driven approach.

Pay

$165,000 - $230,000

Schedule

50% travel required.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
Education Assistance
Bonus Plan Eligibility
Parental Leave

Skills

Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, Master’s preferred. 10+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with at least 2+ years in a unionized setting. Experience in collective bargaining, workforce planning, HR compliance, and talent management.

Qualifications

• Certification in: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR, Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP) or other union/labor relations certifications a plus.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws (NLRA, FLSA, OSHA, FMLA, ADA) and CBA interpretation.
• Strong experience in union labor relations, collective bargaining, grievance resolution, and multi-state compliance.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, timekeeping software (e.g., Success Factors, UKG/UltiPro), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Expertise in talent management, workforce planning, and performance coaching.
• Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strategic mindset, with a focus on HR best practices and operational efficiency.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing settings, balancing priorities effectively.
• Proactive problem solver with a data-driven approach.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
Education Assistance
Bonus Plan Eligibility
Parental Leave

Contact

Pel123 IND123
recruiting.north.america@hydro.com