Regional HR Director (Remote) – Retail Operations

Colonial Group; Cheshire (CT); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks a Director-level HRBP to lead HR strategy and execution for Retail Operations across CT, MA, and NY. This role acts as a trusted advisor to multi-entity leadership, focusing on talent, engagement, employee and labor relations, and last-mile HR initiatives for a retail network.

The position requires union experience, strong HR consulting capability, and regular travel within CT/MA/NY with heavy on-site presence in Long Island, NY.

Qualifications

• Labor relations experience in union environments with grievance/arbitration exposure.
• HR consulting capability advising leaders on organizational, talent, and workforce matters.
• Experience leading M&A activity.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, organizational development, or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, including 2–3 years in a strategic HR role.
• Experience supporting Retail Operations or multi-site field organizations.
• Ability to travel regularly within CT/MA/NY and frequent on-site presence in Long Island, NY.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HRBP to Retail Operations leadership across CT, MA, and NY.
• Collaborate with regional and district leaders to assess talent needs across stores and field operations.
• Enhance organizational performance through human capital strategies tailored to retail.
• Develop strategies to retain talent within retail populations at store and field levels.
• Lead HRBP deliverables to drive retail business performance.
• Provide labor relations guidance in a unionized or union‑vulnerable environment.
• Advise on organizational design, staffing models, and employee relations matters.
• Address employee relations issues across the footprint, including investigations and corrective action.
• Foster relationships between management and employees to reduce turnover.
• Ensure HR practices comply with regulatory standards to mitigate risk.
• Identify training needs across retail roles and design programs with Training.
• Promote wellness programs with COEs and safety initiatives.
• Analyze workforce trends to inform labor relations strategy.

Skills

Labor relations

HR consulting

M&A experience

Strategic HR

Travel regularly

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business or related field

Job description

Colonial Group seeks a Director-level HRBP to lead HR strategy and execution for Retail Operations across CT, MA, and NY. This role acts as a trusted advisor to multi-entity leadership, focusing on talent, engagement, employee and labor relations, and last-mile HR initiatives for a retail network.

The position requires union experience, strong HR consulting capability, and regular travel within CT/MA/NY with heavy on-site presence in Long Island, NY.