Job Location:The preferred work locations for this position are Cressona, PA; Connersville, IN; and Spanish Fork, UT. However, a hybrid work schedule may be available for candidates located within reasonable proximity to one of these plant locations.What we offer you- Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Parental Leave
Job Summary:The Region HR Business Partner (RHRBP) - Industrial & Distribution 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. The RHRM serves as a trusted advisor to plant HR teams and senior leadership, leading HR continuous improvement initiatives, change management, and risk mitigation efforts.
What you will be doingStrategic HR Leadership & Business Partnership- Assist 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 VP 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 - Leads 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.
What will make you successful?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 3+ years in a unionized setting.
- Multi-site experience with HR Managers
- 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.
- Ability to analyze HR metrics to identify trends and drive process improvements.
- 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 app English required; additional language skills are a plus.
- 30% travel required.
