Division Human Resources Director - Bunzl Retail Services

Bunzl Distribution NA • Morton Grove, IL

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

Recognized as a Great Place to Work, Bunzl Retail Services is seeking a seasoned
Human Resources leader to serve as the Division HR Director for Bunzl Retail
Services, with oversight for a remote team of two (HR Manager and Recruiter).
This hybrid role will be responsible for HR operations across 9 sites throughout
the United States ensuring compliance, driving employee engagement, and
supporting leadership development. The ideal candidate will be comfortable
navigating cross-cultural environments.

If the candidate does not reside in the Greater Chicago area, travel to Chicago
to be in the office one week per month is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including multi-site HR
• Strong knowledge of S. labor laws and HR practices.
• Proven ability to influence and coach leaders at all
• Experience in employee relations, talent development, and organizational
• Travel up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in HR or related
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution environment
• Prior experience managing HR in large, multi-site organizations.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and verbal) would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic HR partner to division leadership, providing guidance on employee relations, talent development, training and organizational effectiveness.
• Hands-on position leading HR initiatives across all distribution center locations as well as office locations, ensuring alignment with company policies and local labor laws.
• Coach and advise managers on performance management, employee engagement, and leadership development.
• Investigate and resolve employee relations issues, partnering with corporate HR on escalated matters.
• Facilitate training programs and lead and support succession planning and talent calibration efforts for the division.
• Administer compensation and performance evaluation programs across the organiztion
• Lead change management and organizational development
• Manage HR team members and coordinate Workers’ Compensation efforts with site Leadership and other divisions.
• Maintain HRIS records and generate reports on key HR metrics (e.g., turnover, headcount, compensation).
• Support division recruiting, onboarding and development.
• Succession planning, conduct talent reviews and calibration 
• Employee Engagement GPTW Strategy
• Travel to sites to support HR operations and build strong relationships with local teams and roll out annual processes, as required.
• Travel 6-8 times per year for BRS Leadership Meetings, HR Meetings, Sales Meetings and Open Enrollment meetings.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days - Minimum 30 hours per week
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
• 401K with generous company match
• Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees