Human Resources Manager - Regional

Edmund Optics•Tucson, AZ

5d•$110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Regional Human Resources Manager provides strategic and hands-on HR support for regional manufacturing and engineering locations. This role requires strong experience recruiting technical, engineering, and manufacturing talent, as well as deep expertise in employee relations. The Regional HR Manager partners closely with the Director of HR, Corporate HR, and site leadership to ensure consistent, compliant, and positive employee experience across the region.

Requirements

Extensive employee relations, conflict management, and performance management experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to provide guidance to employees and managers in a professional, confidential manner
Strong experience in recruiting technical, engineering, or manufacturing roles.
Deep understanding of HR policies, procedures, and employment laws
Solid understanding of manufacturing workforce dynamics, safety, and operational needs.
Reliable work history with demonstrated long-term commitment in prior roles.
Experience with onboarding and offboarding processes
Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret HR metrics and data
Strong attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle sensitive or complex employee relations issues with discretion.
Proactive in identifying risks and compliance issues before they escalate.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting and analysis.
High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Collaborative mindset with a focus on employee experience and engagement .
US Citizenship or permanent residecy required
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred but not required.
8+ years of progressive HR experience, with strong employee relations and compliance expertise.
Ability to operate office equipment such as a copier; ability to see details at a close range; ability to sit at desk or PC for long periods of time; work in office and manufacturing setting.
Ability to travel up to ~10% .

Nice To Haves

HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP/SCP, or SPHR) preferred.
HRIS experience; UKG with Workforce Management preferred; working knowledge of iCIMS Applicant Tracking System preferred.

Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Culture Serve as the primary HR partner for regional sites, providing guidance and support to managers and employees.
Provide heavy employee relations support, including conflict resolution, investigations, performance management, and coaching.
Build strong relationships across the workforce and understand the dynamics of a manufacturing employee population.
Participate in the Culture Committee to support employee engagement initiatives and strengthen workplace culture.
Oversee the regional employee recreation budget, ensuring resources support programs that enhance culture and employee satisfaction.
Talent Acquisition & Development Lead full-cycle recruiting regional sites for technical, manufacturing, and engineering roles.
Oversee onboarding, training, and development programs to support skill growth and retention.
Collaborate with Corporate HR on workforce planning, talent development, and skill-gab strategies.
HR Operations & Compliance Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and employment law compliance across regional sites.
Work with HR operations where needed.
Partner with Corporate HR to deploy company-wide HR programs, policy changes, and organizational initiatives.
Track location specific HR metrics, including turnover, absenteeism, safety incidents, and training completion.
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
Manufacturing Workforce Support Support hourly workforce management.
Collaborate with site leadership on workforce planning, temporary labor strategy, and production staffing needs.
Partner with EHS and Corp HR on safety culture, training, and workers’ compensation processes.
Support lean/continuous improvement initiatives by aligning workforce skills and staffing to operational needs.
Reporting & Collaboration Reports directly to the Director of HR and works closely for guidance, direction, and alignment on HR strategy, employee relations, and workplace planning.
Collaborates with Corporate HR and site leadership to ensure consistent HR practices and successful deployment of programs.