Mgr, Human Resources

W. W. Grainger; Lake Forest (IL); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

PTO 18 days

Company 401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan refinancing

Financial counseling

Maternity/Paternity leave

Job summary

Grainger in Lake Forest, IL is seeking a Manager, Regional Human Resources to partner with VPs and leadership teams across field-based sales and onsite service organizations. You will align business and people strategies, lead performance management, succession planning, workforce planning, and develop leadership bench strength while fostering an inclusive, compliant work environment.

This role emphasizes change management, coaching, and collaboration with Centers of Excellence to drive growth

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in a related field.
• Ability to link business strategies with people strategies.
• Experience consulting with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Aligns business objectives with people strategies to ensure growth and an inclusive culture.
• Consults with senior leaders to design human capital strategies.
• Executes cyclical HR processes with precision for consistency and accountability.
• Drives succession planning for senior roles and leadership readiness.
• Communicates HR strategies clearly across all levels to foster alignment.
• Identifies process improvements with COEs to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Partners with Employee Relations to uphold fair, compliant practices.
• Coaches leaders through change management and prioritizes development.

Skills

Consulting skills

Liaising with leadership

Change management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202

Work Location Type: Hybrid

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working by serving more than4.6 million customersworldwide with maintenance, repair andoperating(MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customerexpertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported2025 revenue of$17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $103,600.00 – $172,600.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 15%, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

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The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Position Detail

The Manager, Regional Human Resources partners with three Vice Presidents and their leadership teams supporting Grainger's field-based sales and onsite service organizations. Serving as a trusted advisor, this role aligns business and people strategies to drive organizational effectiveness, talent development, and business performance. Working closely with business leaders and HR Centers of Excellence, the Manager develops and executes human capital strategies that strengthen organizational capability, build leadership bench strength, and position talent to deliver on business priorities. This role leads key talent processes including performance management, succession planning, talent reviews, and workforce planning while helping leaders navigate change and build high-performing teams. The Manager also partners across HR and Employee Relations to foster an engaging, inclusive, and compliant work environment, addresses complex people matters, identifies opportunities to improve processes and team effectiveness, and supports learning and development initiatives that enable individual and organizational growth.

You Will

• Aligns business objectives with people strategies by integrating HR planning and change management practices to ensure the organization achieves sustainable growth and maintains a high-performing, inclusive culture.
• Consults with senior leaders to design and implement human capital strategies that strengthen organizational capability and culture, ensuring talent is positioned to deliver on business priorities and long-term competitive advantage.
• Executes cyclical HR processes—such as performance management, compensation planning, and talent reviews with precision to create a consistent, engaging experience that builds trust and drives accountability across the workforce.
• Drives succession planning for senior and critical roles by assessing talent pipelines and implementing development plans, ensuring leadership continuity and readiness for future business challenges.
• Communicates HR strategies and initiatives clearly and persuasively across all levels to foster alignment, improve engagement, and ensure employees understand how these efforts support organizational success.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities and collaborates with Centers of Excellence and Shared Services to implement innovative, scalable solutions that enhance efficiency, compliance, and overall business performance.
• Partners with Employee Relations to apply fair, consistent, and compliant practices in handling employee matters, mitigating risk and reinforcing a positive, productive workplace culture.
• Coaches leaders through structured change management steps and ensures learning and development programs are prioritized, enabling individuals and teams to adapt effectively and accelerate growth in a dynamic business environment.

You Have

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in related field
• Use consulting skills with the ability to link business strategies with people strategies.
• Ability to act as a liaison with leadership and the ability to guide complex change.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.