A Regional HR Manager oversees all human resources functions within a specific geographic region, ensuring compliance with employment laws and aligning HR strategies with business objectives. This role is critical for maintaining employee satisfaction, driving organizational effectiveness, and supporting regional growth through strategic talent management.
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What is a Regional HR Manager?
A Regional HR Manager is a senior-level human resources professional responsible for managing HR operations across multiple locations within a designated region. They serve as a strategic partner to regional leadership, ensuring that HR policies, programs, and initiatives are consistently implemented and aligned with both corporate goals and local regulations. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking and operational expertise to address regional workforce needs while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
What does a Regional HR Manager do?
A Regional HR Manager performs a wide range of duties to support regional HR functions. They develop and implement HR strategies tailored to the region's needs, manage employee relations issues, oversee recruitment and onboarding processes, and ensure compliance with labor laws. Additionally, they collaborate with regional managers to address performance management, training, and development initiatives. They also analyze HR metrics to identify trends and recommend solutions for improving workforce productivity and engagement. Their role often involves traveling to various sites within the region to provide hands-on support and maintain consistency in HR practices.
Job Overview
The Regional HR Manager will lead human resources operations across multiple locations within the designated region, serving as a strategic partner to business leaders. This role requires expertise in developing and implementing HR initiatives that drive organizational effectiveness, talent management, and employee engagement while ensuring compliance with federal and state employment regulations.
Regional HR Manager responsibilities include:
1. Develop and execute regional HR strategies aligned with business objectives
2. Manage employee relations, including conflict resolution and performance management
3. Lead talent acquisition efforts for regional positions, ensuring diverse candidate pipelines
4. Implement compensation and benefits programs consistent with company standards
5. Oversee regional compliance with EEOC, ADA, FMLA, and other federal/state regulations
6. Conduct regional workforce planning and succession planning
7. Facilitate leadership development and training programs
8. Analyze HR metrics to identify trends and recommend solutions
9. Manage regional HR budget and resource allocation
10. Partner with corporate HR on policy development and implementation
1. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
2. 7+ years of progressive HR experience with 3+ years in regional/multi-site management
3. PHR or SHRM-CP certification
4. Expertise in federal and multi-state employment laws (California, Texas, or Northeast experience preferred)
5. Proven experience in talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management
6. Demonstrated success in implementing HR initiatives across multiple locations
7. Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities
8. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
9. Experience with HRIS systems (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM)
10. Ability to travel 30-40% within the region
Preferred Qualifications
1. Master's degree in HR Management or MBA
2. SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification
3. Experience in specific industries: healthcare, manufacturing, or retail multi-unit operations
4. Union avoidance/management experience
5. Change management certification (Prosci or similar)
6. Bilingual capabilities (Spanish preferred)
7. Experience with mergers and acquisitions integration
8. Background in organizational development and design
9. Advanced data analytics and HR metrics reporting skills
10. Previous experience in companies with 5,000+ employees
Bonus Skills
1. SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification (if not already held)
2. Six Sigma or Lean HR certification
3. Experience with HR technology implementation
4. Advanced Excel and HR analytics capabilities
5. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion certification or specialized training
6. Executive coaching certification
7. Labor relations experience in unionized environments
8. Global HR experience
9. Workforce restructuring experience
10. HR consulting background from Big 4 or similar firms
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