Regional HR Manager - US South (Multi-site)

About the role

This position leads and directs regional human resources support with a strong emphasis on operational excellence, organizational development, and manufacturing labor relations. The incumbent will lead a team of HR professionals to work collaboratively with employees and leaders across the US South region supporting a broad range of human resource activities including organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, performance management, diversity and inclusion, recruitment and selection, HR compliance, training, policy development, compensation planning, talent management and development.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional and site leadership teams to align people strategy to business priorities and deliver measurable outcomes through disciplined execution.
• Serve as an operations-focused HR business partner: understand manufacturing/operations rhythms, Union Labor Relations, enable frontline leadership effectiveness, and translate business needs into scalable HR solutions.
• Provide direct involvement with senior management to provide information on significant employee relations topics impacting achievement of company objectives; advise on risk and practical solutions.
• Design and lead strategic projects, change and transformation initiatives including leadership development, site leadership pipeline health, succession, and adoption/sustainment.
• Drive organizational development efforts including workforce planning, change management, team effectiveness, culture initiatives, and engagement action planning.
• Coach leaders to strengthen executive presence, communication effectiveness, and people leadership capability; elevate leadership standards and accountability.
• Make the business case, gain support for, and lead specific HR programs, policies, or initiatives across the region.
• Foster an environment of employee engagement and promote effective human resources practices to minimize potential liability and risk and further a positive environment.
• Direct and/or support annual compensation processes for salaried merit and hourly pay increases by measuring and establishing competitive pay rates (as applicable by site).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational development, or related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive human resources experience, with significant HR business partner responsibility supporting operations/manufacturing and complex Union environments.
• Demonstrated strength in learning & development, people/leadership development, and organizational development (e.g., talent reviews, succession planning, leadership programs, change management, org effectiveness).
• Strong operations background and ability to work effectively within site/regional operating rhythms; comfort partnering with plant/operations leaders and frontline teams.
• Strong executive presence: ability to influence senior leaders, facilitate discussions, and communicate clearly in high-stakes settings.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred (or demonstrated leadership of cross-functional initiatives/programs).
• Strong verbal and written communications, presentation, facilitation, and customer service skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and HRIS.

Qualifications

• SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP Certifications are a plus.

Skills

• Building Effective Teams
• Business Acumen
• Developing Others
• Drive for Results
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Managerial Courage
• Motivating Others
• Problem Solving
• Strategic Agility

Benefits

The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $144,800.00 to $181,000.00. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.

Pay

The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $144,800.00 to $181,000.00.

Schedule

Not specified.