Region HR Manager

Hydro•Spanish Fork, UT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Region HR Manager leads HR operations across multiple manufacturing sites, overseeing both unionized and non-unionized facilities in multiple states. The role aligns HR strategy with business objectives and drives labor relations, workforce planning, compliance, talent management, and organizational development. The manager advises plant HR teams and senior leadership and leads continuous improvement, change management, and risk mitigation initiatives. The preferred work locations are Cressona, Pennsylvania; Connersville, Indiana; and Spanish Fork, Utah. A hybrid work schedule may be available for candidates located within reasonable proximity to one of these plant locations. The position requires 30% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 10 years of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
At least 3 years of experience in a unionized setting.
Multi-site experience with HR Managers.
Experience in collective bargaining, workforce planning, HR compliance, and talent management.
Strong knowledge of labor laws, including NLRA, FLSA, OSHA, FMLA, and ADA, and collective bargaining agreement interpretation.
Strong experience in union labor relations, collective bargaining, grievance resolution, and multi-state compliance.
Proficiency in HRIS systems, timekeeping software, 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.
Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing settings and balance priorities effectively.
Proactive problem-solving approach and data-driven mindset.
English language skills required.
Ability to travel 30%.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP) or other union/labor relations certification.
Additional language skills.

Responsibilities

Assist the VP of Human Resources in executing the company’s HR vision and strategy.
Lead HR initiatives across multiple locations and align them with business goals.
Partner with senior leadership, plant managers, and HR teams on workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational structure improvements.
Lead and monitor HR KPIs at assigned plants, identifying trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
Hold plant leadership accountable for culture, engagement, and talent development.
Oversee union negotiations, grievance handling, and contract compliance at unionized plants.
Promote consistency in collective bargaining agreement 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 compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple jurisdictions.
Lead talent acquisition strategies to align staffing levels with production demands.
Lead succession planning and leadership development programs, and coach plant HR teams on talent pipeline management.
Assess and support local plant HR team development to align HR capabilities with business needs.
Implement standardized training and career development frameworks across the region.
Lead HR process improvement initiatives and benchmark best practices across locations.
Align HR technology and systems with business needs to improve efficiency and data accuracy.
Manage HR budgets and resources and optimize HR function performance across sites.
Drive employee engagement, inclusivity programs, and culture-building initiatives across the region.
Act as a change agent in organizational restructures and workforce transitions.
Lead HR compliance audits and guide plant HR teams in implementing proactive policies addressing labor trends, legislation, and best practices.