Bachelor's degree required; MBA or HR-related graduate degree preferred
Active SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification
5-8 years of Human Resources experience in multi-site or field-based environments
Experience in service-based or operationally intensive industries preferred
Strong technical proficiency with HR systems and data analytics.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary HR contact for regional leadership and align HR practices with operational goals.
Support regional recruiting and onboarding to improve retention and lead workforce training initiatives.
Handle employee relations professionally and implement engagement initiatives to promote a positive culture.
Collaborate with safety leadership to reinforce a strong safety culture and support safe operations.
Drive consistent application of HR policies and maintain accurate documentation with shared services.
Analyze HR metrics to develop actionable insights for improved workforce planning.
Utilize HR systems and emerging AI tools to enhance decision-making for field leaders.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
401(k) Match
Life/Accident Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick, Holidays, and Volunteer days
Free Online Classes
Full Job Description
We are looking for a high-performance Regional Human Resources Leader to serve as a strategic partner and "coach" for our shared services and field management teams. This isn't a "sit behind a desk" role-you are the heartbeat of our regional operations, traveling to where our employees are to ensure safety, compliance, and excellence.
Pay: Competitive Base Pay + Bonus
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Match, Life/Accident Insurance, HSA/FSA, and Pay on Demand.
Location/Work Type: Field-based role with regular travel within the region - Raleigh, Charlotte, or Nashville based
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Plus weekend availability for urgent field needs).
Requirements: Bachelor's degree required; MBA or HR-related graduate degree preferred AND active HR Certification (SHRM/HRCI).
Perks: Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, 9 Holidays, 2 Floating, 1 Volunteer day), and Free Online Classes.
What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)
The Regional Human Resources Leader is a field-based role responsible for executing core HR strategies while partnering with operational leaders to drive workforce performance, safety, engagement, and stability across a defined region.
This role balances hands-on HR execution with forward-looking, business-aligned thinking, ensuring that plans translate into results at the field level. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable resolving day-to-day HR issues as they are anticipating workforce needs, improving retention, supporting workforce development, and leveraging data to drive better outcomes.
Field HR Partnership: Serve as the primary HR point of contact for regional leadership, managing employee relations and performance while aligning HR practices with operational goals.
Talent & Development: Support regional recruiting and onboarding to improve retention, while driving workforce training and leadership pipeline development.
Relations & Culture: Handle employee relations with professionalism and implement engagement initiatives to foster a positive, values-aligned culture.
Safety & Risk: Collaborate with safety leadership to reinforce a strong safety culture and ensure staffing and training practices support safe operations.
Operations & Compliance: Drive consistent application of HR policies and maintain accurate documentation in partnership with shared services.
Data & Improvement: Analyze HR metrics and trends to develop actionable insights that improve workforce planning and organizational outcomes.
Technology & AI: Utilize HR systems and emerging AI tools to enhance decision-making and help field leaders manage their teams effectively.
What You Bring To The Team
Education: Bachelor's degree required; MBA or HR-related graduate degree preferred
Certification: You must hold a SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification.
Experience: 5 - 8 years of Human Resources experience with exposure to multi-site or field-based environments. Experience in service-based, operationally intensive industries preferred
Professional Qualifications
The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in employee relations, recruitment, and HR operations within field-based environments. They are action-oriented problem solvers who can align workforce strategies with business and safety objectives while operating independently across multiple locations.
Furthermore, the role requires a high level of technical proficiency with HR systems and data analytics, alongside a forward-thinking leadership profile. Success is measured by the ability to build trust with frontline teams, improve retention, and effectively utilize emerging AI tools to enhance decision-making and operational outcomes.
