Regional HR Leader: Strategy, Change & Growth

Grainger; Fountain Inn (SC); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Grainger is seeking a Manager, Human Resources at its Fountain Inn, SC distribution center. The role leads strategic HR planning, employee relations, and change management to enable growth and a high-performing culture. Onsite presence is required Monday to Friday, with a hybrid work location type.

The position emphasizes partnering with leaders to drive talent strategies, succession planning, and learning initiatives while ensuring compliance and engaging communication across the organization.

Qualifications

• Consulting skills to link business strategies with people strategies.
• Experience promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion.
• Ability to liaison with leadership and guide complex change.

Responsibilities

• Align 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.
• Consult 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.
• Execute 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.
• Drive succession planning for senior and critical roles by assessing talent pipelines and implementing development plans, ensuring leadership continuity and readiness for future business challenges.
• Communicate 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.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and collaborate with Centers of Excellence and Shared Services to implement innovative, scalable solutions that enhance efficiency, compliance, and overall business performance.
• Partner with Employee Relations to apply fair, consistent, and compliant practices in handling employee matters, mitigating risk and reinforcing a positive, productive workplace culture.
• Coach leaders through structured change management steps and ensuring learning and development programs are prioritized, enabling individuals and teams to adapt effectively and accelerate growth.

Skills

Consulting skills

Diversity & inclusion

Leadership liaison

Change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Grainger is seeking a Manager, Human Resources at its Fountain Inn, SC distribution center. The role leads strategic HR planning, employee relations, and change management to enable growth and a high-performing culture. Onsite presence is required Monday to Friday, with a hybrid work location type.

The position emphasizes partnering with leaders to drive talent strategies, succession planning, and learning initiatives while ensuring compliance and engaging communication across the organization.