Location: Milwaukee (Onsite with multi-site support)
Type: Full Time
Position Summary The Regional Human Resource Manager leads the execution and delivery of HR operations across Milwaukee, WI and Morton Grove, IL sites, while also supporting a remote workforce. This role ensures consistent, efficient, and compliant HR processes across all locations and employee populations, including onsite and remote teams. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing day-to-day HR operations, leading HR Partners, and coaching and guiding site and functional leaders. The role also partners with remote leaders and employees to ensure alignment, consistency, and engagement across distributed teams. It drives standardized execution of HR programs, strengthens data integrity, and ensures alignment with business objectives through operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Lead HR strategy and execution across assigned region
Partner with regional leadership to align people strategies with business goals
Drive consistency across sites while allowing for local compliance and needs
Design, implement, and manage HR programs including staffing, compensation, benefits, and performance management
Ensure programs are scalable, effective, and aligned with company policies
Drive continuous improvement in HR practices across the regionActively lead and engage in full cycle recruiting and workforce planning across the region, while providing oversight and direction for overall talent strategyEnsure effective onboarding and integration of new hires, Support talent development, retention, and succession planning efforts
Lead employee relations activities, including investigations and complex employee matters
Support leaders in managing performance, engagement, and organizational effectiveness
Reinforce company culture and expectations across all sites
Actively execute benefit programs, bringing strong knowledge to ensure accuracy, consistency and alignment
Ensure consistency in pay decisions aligned with company guidelines
Partner with leadership on reward strategies and program effectiveness
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations across the region
Maintain knowledge of the HR regulatory environment and employment law
Identify and mitigate HR related risks
Ensure proper documentation and adherence to policies and procedures
Ownes employee data management and data integrity within HR systems (HRMS)
Ensures accurate reporting, recordkeeping, and audit readiness
Utilize HR data to support business decisions
Support visa and green card processing and administration, as applicable
Ensure compliance with employment authorization requirements
Deliver and coordinate training programs across the region
Support leadership development and capability building initiatives
Experience
Experience working in a union environment with strong knowledge of labor relations practices and collective bargaining agreements
Proven ability to manage employee relations matters within unionized settings, including grievance handling and contract interpretation
Experience supporting multi-site or manufacturing environments
Strong understanding of compensation, benefits, and HR operations within complex organizational structures
Experience working with HR systems (HRIS) and driving data accuracy and reporting improvements
Core Competencies
HR Policy Development and Administration
Compensation & Benefits
Employee Relations
HR Compliance
HR Systems (HRMS)
Full-Cycle Recruiting
Training Delivery
Data Management
Immigration Administration
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
Minimum 5 years HR experience
1–3 years leadership experience
Strong knowledge of employment law and HR practices
Travel required: Support regional sites
Experience
Experience working in a union environment with strong knowledge of labor relations practices and collective bargaining agreements
Proven ability to manage employee relations matters within unionized settings, including grievance handling and contract interpretation