Regional HR Manager - US South (Multi-site)

Syensqo • Greenville, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position leads and directs regional human resources support with a strong emphasis on operational excellence, organizational development, and manufacturing labor relations. The incumbent will lead a team HR professionals to work collaboratively with employees and leaders across the US South region supporting a broad range of human resource activities including organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, performance management, diversity and inclusion, recruitment and selection, HR compliance, training, policy development, compensation planning, talent management and development. Partner with regional and site leadership teams to align people strategy to business priorities and deliver measurable outcomes through disciplined execution. Serve as an operations-focused HR business partner: understand manufacturing/operations rhythms, Union Labor Relations, enable frontline leadership effectiveness, and translate business needs into scalable HR solutions. Provide direct involvement with senior management to provide information on significant employee relations topics impacting achievement of company objectives; advise on risk and practical solutions. Design and lead strategic projects, change and transformation initiatives including leadership development, site leadership pipeline health, succession, and adoption/sustainment. Drive organizational development efforts including workforce planning, change management, team effectiveness, culture initiatives, and engagement action planning. Coach leaders to strengthen executive presence, communication effectiveness, and people leadership capability; elevate leadership standards and accountability. Make the business case, gain support for, and lead specific HR programs, policies, or initiatives across the region. Foster an environment of employee engagement and promote effective human resources practices to minimize potential liability and risk and further a positive environment. Direct and/or support annual compensation processes for salaried merit and hourly pay increases by measuring and establishing competitive pay rates (as applicable by site). Remain aware of the latest trends and legal/regulatory changes affecting HR practices; partner with COEs to ensure compliant and consistent deployment. Act as a resource for employees and leaders on all Human Resource related topics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational development, or related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive human resources experience, with significant HR business partner responsibility supporting operations/manufacturing and complex Union environments.
• Demonstrated strength in learning & development, people/leadership development, and organizational development (e.g., talent reviews, succession planning, leadership programs, change management, org effectiveness).
• Strong operations background and ability to work effectively within site/regional operating rhythms; comfort partnering with plant/operations leaders and frontline teams.
• Strong executive presence: ability to influence senior leaders, facilitate discussions, and communicate clearly in high-stakes settings.
• Strong verbal and written communications, presentation, facilitation, and customer service skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and HRIS.

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory experience preferred (or demonstrated leadership of cross-functional initiatives/programs).
• SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP Certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct regional human resources support with a strong emphasis on operational excellence, organizational development, and manufacturing labor relations.
• Lead a team of HR professionals to work collaboratively with employees and leaders across the US South region.
• Support a broad range of human resource activities including organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, performance management, diversity and inclusion, recruitment and selection, HR compliance, training, policy development, compensation planning, talent management and development.
• Partner with regional and site leadership teams to align people strategy to business priorities and deliver measurable outcomes through disciplined execution.
• Serve as an operations-focused HR business partner, understanding manufacturing/operations rhythms, Union Labor Relations, enabling frontline leadership effectiveness, and translating business needs into scalable HR solutions.
• Provide direct involvement with senior management to provide information on significant employee relations topics impacting achievement of company objectives; advise on risk and practical solutions.
• Design and lead strategic projects, change and transformation initiatives including leadership development, site leadership pipeline health, succession, and adoption/sustainment.
• Drive organizational development efforts including workforce planning, change management, team effectiveness, culture initiatives, and engagement action planning.
• Coach leaders to strengthen executive presence, communication effectiveness, and people leadership capability; elevate leadership standards and accountability.
• Make the business case, gain support for, and lead specific HR programs, policies, or initiatives across the region.
• Foster an environment of employee engagement and promote effective human resources practices to minimize potential liability and risk and further a positive environment.
• Direct and/or support annual compensation processes for salaried merit and hourly pay increases by measuring and establishing competitive pay rates (as applicable by site).
• Remain aware of the latest trends and legal/regulatory changes affecting HR practices; partner with COEs to ensure compliant and consistent deployment.
• Act as a resource for employees and leaders on all Human Resource related topics.

Benefits

• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager