Regional HR Manager East - US

IKO Industries; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. is seeking a Regional HR Manager to oversee HR activities across multiple manufacturing sites, guiding local HR Business Partners and aligning with company strategy.

The role focuses on employee relations, training, and organizational development to support leadership at all levels. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in HR business partnering and 3 years in leadership management, with strong knowledge of employment law and HRIS systems.

Qualifications

• University degree in HR management or related field required.
• HR Certification preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing/distribution sectors beneficial.
• Union experience is a plus.
• 5+ years in HR business partnering plus 3 years in leadership management.
• Proficiency in Federal & State or Provincial employment law and HR policy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR activities at multiple manufacturing sites and guide local HR Business Partners.
• Collaborate with Site Leaders and Operations Directors to implement HR solutions that boost performance.
• Partner with Corporate HR to champion and evaluate corporate programs and initiatives.
• Provide managers with tools and training to improve performance and ensure development plans.
• Support talent reviews and succession planning to strengthen the talent bench.
• Coordinate with Corporate Training to develop leadership training from Plant Managers to Supervisors.
• Work with recruiting to attract top talent and refine selection criteria.
• Foster internal talent and assist in timely recruitment by maintaining strong recruiter relationships.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state or provincial employment laws and regulations.

Skills

HR Business Partnering

Leadership Management

Employee Relations

Training & Development

Coaching Leaders

Education

University degree in Human Resources Management

HR Certification

Tools

Workday

MS Office

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in manufacturing roofing and building materials, a Canadian owned and operated business with worldwide facilities.

Job Description

The Regional HR Manager will be responsible for overseeing HR activities at multiple manufacturing sites including direct support and guidance to local HR Business Partners, employee & labor relations, training and organizational development and coaching leaders in alignment with the organization’s strategy and culture.

Responsibilities

• Managing and resolving employee relations issues by partnering with the Site Leaders and local HR Coordinator.
• Working with Site Leaders and Operation Directors to identify, create, and implement innovative human resources solutions that enhance business performance specific to manufacturing.
• Partnering with Corporate HR to champion, execute, and monitor the effectiveness of corporate programs and initiatives.
• Equipping managers with the tools and training to optimize their performance and work with leaders to create and ensure successful completion of individual development plans.
• Supporting the talent review and succession planning processes using a consultative approach that ensures a strong talent bench.
• Working with Corporate Training, developing and facilitating leadership training from Plant Managers to Supervisors.
• Partnering with the recruiting team to acquire top talent through improved selection tools and criteria, and local outreach efforts.
• Cultivating internal talent, participating in key role promotional decisions and ensuring local relationships to recruiters to assist in timely recruitment.
• Ensuring compliance with all federal, provincial, state and local employment laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• University degree, preferably in Human Resources Management.
• HR Certification is preferred.
• Previous manufacturing/industry experience (an advantage), distribution, retail.
• Union experience is nice to have.
• 5+ years experience in HR Business partnering plus 3 years experience in leadership management.
• Proficient in all areas of Federal & State or Provincial employment law and human rights legislation.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel and Power point), HRIS – Workday preferred.

Benefits

IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.