Regional HR Leader — Manufacturing & Labor Relations

Hydro; Connersville (IN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Plans with Company

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Job summary

Hydro is seeking a Region HR Business Partner (RHRBP)–Industrial & Distribution to lead HR operations across multiple manufacturing sites, aligning HR strategy with business objectives while guiding labor relations, workforce planning, compliance, and talent management. The role acts as a trusted advisor to plant HR teams and senior leadership, driving improvements and risk mitigation.

The position focuses on strategic leadership, change management, and ensuring consistency in CBA interpretation

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

• Lead HR operations across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Oversee labor relations, negotiations, and contract compliance at unionized plants.
• Drive workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives.
• Monitor HR KPIs and drive continuous improvement across locations.

Skills

Strategic HR Leadership

Labor relations

Workforce planning

Talent management

HR analytics

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

HRIS systems

Timekeeping software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hydro is seeking a Region HR Business Partner (RHRBP)–Industrial & Distribution to lead HR operations across multiple manufacturing sites, aligning HR strategy with business objectives while guiding labor relations, workforce planning, compliance, and talent management. The role acts as a trusted advisor to plant HR teams and senior leadership, driving improvements and risk mitigation.

The position focuses on strategic leadership, change management, and ensuring consistency in CBA interpretation