Region HR Manager

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC; Cressona (PA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Education assistance

Bonus plan eligibility

Parental leave

Job summary

Hydro Extrusions USA, LLC is seeking a Region HR Manager to oversee HR operations for multiple manufacturing sites and provide strategic leadership across the Industrial & Distribution sectors. The role supports unionized and non-union facilities, aligning HR initiatives with business goals and labor relations objectives.

The Region HR Manager will partner with plant leadership and HR teams across the preferred locations—Cressona, PA; Connersville, IN; and Spanish Fork, UT—while a hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with at least 3+ years in a unionized setting.
• Multi-site experience with HR Managers.
• Experience in collective bargaining, workforce planning, HR compliance, and talent management required.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership & Business Partnership: Assist the VP of Human Resources in executing the company's HR vision and strategy.
• Lead HR initiatives across multiple locations, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Partner with VPGMs/senior leadership, plant managers, and HR teams to drive workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational structure improvements.
• Lead and Monitor HR KPIs in assigned plants, identifying trends, issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure plant leadership is accountable for culture, engagement, and talent development.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Labor relations

Workforce planning

Union negotiations

HR compliance

Talent management

Multi-site HR management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Region HR Manager

Location:

• Connersville, IN, US, 47331
• Cressona, PA, US, 17929
• Spanish Fork, UT, US, 84660

Career area:

Human Resources

Department:

ENA BU Functions

Job Type:

Permanent

Apply by:

Will be posted until filled.

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Job Location:

The preferred work locations for this position are Cressona, PA; Connersville, IN; and Spanish Fork, UT. However, a hybrid work schedule may be available for candidates located within reasonable proximity to one of these plant locations.

What we offer you

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Job Summary

The Region HR Business Partner (RHRBP) - Industrial & Distribution leads HR operations across multiple manufacturing sites, overseeing both unionized and non-unionized facilities in multiple states. This role ensures alignment between HR strategy and business objectives, driving labor relations, workforce planning, compliance, talent management, and organizational development. The RHRM serves as a trusted advisor to plant HR teams and senior leadership, leading HR continuous improvement initiatives, change management, and risk mitigation efforts.

What you will be doing

Strategic HR Leadership & Business Partnership

• Assist the VP of Human Resources in executing the company's HR vision and strategy.
• Lead HR initiatives across multiple locations, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Partner with VPGMs/senior leadership, plant managers, and HR teams to drive workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational structure improvements.
• Lead and Monitor HR KPIs in assigned plants, identifying trends, issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure plant leadership is accountable for culture, engagement, and talent development.

Labor Relations & Compliance

• Oversee union negotiations, grievance handling, and contract compliance at unionized plants.
• Function as a strategic partner in labor relations, ensuring consistency in CBA interpretation across locations.
• Develop and execute union-avoidance strategies at non-union sites while maintaining positive employee relations.
• Lead workplace investigations, audits, and risk mitigation efforts to ensure HR and legal compliance.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple jurisdictions.

Talent Management & Workforce Planning

• Leads talent acquisition strategies, ensuring staffing levels align with production demands.
• Lead succession planning and leadership development programs, coaching plant HR teams on talent pipeline management.
• Assess and support local plant HR team development, ensuring HR capabilities align with business needs.
• Implement standardized training and career development frameworks across the region.

HR Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Lead HR process improvement initiatives, benchmarking best practices across locations.
• Align HR technology and systems with business needs, ensuring efficiency and data accuracy.
• Manage HR budgets and resources, optimizing HR function performance across sites.
• Drive employee engagement, inclusivity programs, and culture-building initiatives across the region.

HR Risk Management & Organizational Change

• Function as a change agent in organizational restructures and workforce transitions.
• Lead HR compliance audits to ensure risk management across locations.
• Provide guidance to plant HR teams on implementing proactive policies that address labor trends, legislation, and best practices.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with at least 3+ years in a unionized setting.
• Multi-site experience with HR Managers
• Experience in collective bargaining, workforce planning, HR compliance, and talent management required.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Certification in: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR, Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP) or other union/labor