East Region HR Leader — Manufacturing & Talent Growth

IKO Industries; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. is seeking a Regional HR Manager to oversee HR activities across multiple manufacturing sites, guiding local HR Business Partners and aligning with company strategy.

The role focuses on employee relations, training, and organizational development to support leadership at all levels. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in HR business partnering and 3 years in leadership management, with strong knowledge of employment law and HRIS systems.

Qualifications

• University degree in HR management or related field required.
• HR Certification preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing/distribution sectors beneficial.
• Union experience is a plus.
• 5+ years in HR business partnering plus 3 years in leadership management.
• Proficiency in Federal & State or Provincial employment law and HR policy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR activities at multiple manufacturing sites and guide local HR Business Partners.
• Collaborate with Site Leaders and Operations Directors to implement HR solutions that boost performance.
• Partner with Corporate HR to champion and evaluate corporate programs and initiatives.
• Provide managers with tools and training to improve performance and ensure development plans.
• Support talent reviews and succession planning to strengthen the talent bench.
• Coordinate with Corporate Training to develop leadership training from Plant Managers to Supervisors.
• Work with recruiting to attract top talent and refine selection criteria.
• Foster internal talent and assist in timely recruitment by maintaining strong recruiter relationships.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state or provincial employment laws and regulations.

Skills

HR Business Partnering

Leadership Management

Employee Relations

Training & Development

Coaching Leaders

Education

University degree in Human Resources Management

HR Certification

Tools

Workday

MS Office

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is seeking a Regional HR Manager to oversee HR activities across multiple manufacturing sites, guiding local HR Business Partners and aligning with company strategy.

The role focuses on employee relations, training, and organizational development to support leadership at all levels. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in HR business partnering and 3 years in leadership management, with strong knowledge of employment law and HRIS systems.