Regional Human Resources Manager

This position reports directly to the Director of Human Resources and provides interpretive advice on company and government policies while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, department budgets, and company policies. The role involves oversight of multiple plants and requires some travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employee and labor relations efforts with managers and employees.
• Administer and control plant grievance/employee complaint procedures in compliance with Labor Agreements.
• Manage NLRB, EEOC, and ADA complaints.
• Support, advise, and counsel on leadership development and strategic workforce planning initiatives.
• Consult with management on employee performance, conduct, and general labor relations issues to ensure company expectations are met while maintaining open communication.
• Provide guidance on the progressive discipline process, including involuntary employee separation, ensuring a balanced and consistent approach.
• Provide recruiting and staffing support for assigned plants, including managing job fairs.
• Perform various HR-related projects and activities as required.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HR policies, laws, regulations, and industry trends to ensure accurate communication throughout the company.
• Act as a single point of contact to advise and counsel all levels of management on day-to-day HR issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant years of experience; PHR/SPHR certification is a plus.
• Minimum five (5) years of general Human Resources experience.
• Experience in grievance procedures, either as a member of management or a union committee.
• Union and contract negotiation experience, either as a member or part of a negotiations team.
• Experience in arbitration, Wage/Hour hearings, and Unemployment hearings.
• Experience supporting business and staff functions such as sales and finance.
• Ability to bring groups with divergent views to consensus.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with limited direct supervision.
• Experience dealing with outside organizations including NLRB, EEOC, etc.
• Knowledge of principles/methods in employee/labor relations, compensation, staffing/recruiting, safety, and training and development.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements impacting HR, such as EEO, Affirmative Action, ADA, etc.

About Us

U.S. Silica is a leading producer of industrial minerals essential to modern life. With $1B+ in annual revenue and 26 production facilities, we supply high-quality silica, diatomaceous earth, clay, and other materials to industries ranging from energy and construction to food & beverage. As a portfolio company of Apollo Global Management, we are positioned for strategic growth in both our Oil & Gas and Industrial segments. For over 100 years, our products and innovations have helped make the world cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient.