Regional HR Manager - Midwest

Mobile Auto Solutions, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Continuing education opportunities

Daily pay option

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass in Illinois seeks a Regional HR Manager to lead talent planning, employee relations, and engagement across the Midwest U.S. Collision Region.

You will partner with General Managers to shape people strategies, manage investigations, and support acquisitions, fostering a best-in-class culture. The role requires a bachelor’s in HR, 5+ years of HR experience, and travel up to 50%; bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel to Canada.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in human resources and supporting operations leadership.
• Experience providing field support in a multi-site/location environment.
• Experience creating or implementing a people strategy for an hourly/salary workforce.
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Advanced skills using Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Plan and support talent planning, performance reviews, career development, and engagement initiatives.
• Develop and execute plans to reduce turnover in high-turnover markets.
• Provide resources and tools to ensure harassment-free, compliant workplaces.
• Coach management on development plans and support succession and performance programs.
• Serve as SME for employee investigations and collaborate with legal and COE as needed.
• Support local leaders in talent acquisition activities and post-hire development.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive work environment across markets/shops.
• Escalate HR questions and coordinate with HR COE and other channels.
• Develop and implement innovative people programs to drive high performance.
• Support a growth-focused, cohesive team and acquisitions in the division.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Excellent communication

Strong business acumen

Flexible hours

Travel readiness (Canada)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

5+ years HR experience

Experience supporting operations leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Company: Gerber Collision & Glass

Great Teams Don’t Happen by Accident

Built with Intent. Driven by YOU.

At the Gerber Collision & Glass, our teams work to provide the elite infrastructure and supportive environment you need to Be the Best and outperform at every touchpoint in collision and glass services. As we continue to grow and lead the industry, we ensure you have the resources and the team behind you to move your career forward.

Our Commitment:

The Boyd Group welcomes unique talents from all backgrounds and characteristics. We act with integrity and appreciate the diverse perspectives that make our "Greater Team" exceptional. Qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and Protected Veterans, are encouraged to apply.

Job Description:

Must be located in Illinois and able to commute to the Rosemont, IL office as needed.

The Regional HR Manager is accountable for the implementation and delivery of HR products, services, and solutions to the Midwest U.S. Collision Region in support of activities to ensure HR service delivery excellence. The RHRM utilizes business acumen and understanding of the Boyd Group’s Core Business to leverage HR Strategies to ensure consistent and equitable application of organizational goals & objectives. This is a consultative, yet deeply engaged approach to engaging with General Managers and Market Managers on business and people issues. Consulting on employee relations, the RHRM helps to build a best-in-class culture as a change agent to enable the growth & development of our people through change management, talent development, employee engagement, and performance management.

Key Job Responsibilities

• In consultation with Operations and HR partners, plan and support talent planning, performance review, career development, employee development, ID&E, retention and employee engagement initiatives.
• Partners with Operations and HR partners to strategically develop and execute plans to reduce turnover in high turnover positions/markets.
• Accountable for the development and deployment of appropriate resources and tools into the field to optimize an environment where the organization is free of all discrimination and harassment by proactively measuring employee engagement, turnover, and compliance with all applicable Federal, state, and/or municipal laws.
• Provides support and coaching to management positions as they create and act on their individual development plans. Facilitates and supports succession planning, performance management, performance planning and other corporately driven talent management and HR programs.
• Functions as the SME in supporting employee investigations. Thinks independently, investigating and resolving employee relations issues; partnering with the Sr Manager, HRBP, Operations, COE and legal teams, where necessary.
• Supports local leaders in talent acquisition activities as needed and as directed by the Talent Acquisition Manager and HR Business Partner.
• Ensure that markets/shops maintain a work environment that is conducive to maintaining a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Oversees the escalation and resolution of HR questions, issues and requests to the appropriate channels (eg HR COE, FreshService, etc.), and models as a champion of the field HR model.
• Develop and execute innovative people programs to inspire and support a high-performance culture.
• Support a high performing, cohesive and collaborative, growth-focused team.
• Provide Human Resources support as required for all Acquisitions in the assigned division.
• All other duties as assigned.

Experience and Skills Required

• Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) are strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel to Canada.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, related field, or professional experience equivalent.
• 5+ years' experience in human resources and supporting operations leadership.
• Experience providing field support in a multi-site/location environment.
• Prior experience creating or implementing a people strategy for an hourly/salary workforce.
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Advanced skills using Google Workspace (Formally G-Suite)
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
• A demonstrated track record of developing effective relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent problem solving and quality decision-making.
• Strong business acumen (ability to see the big picture and operate with perspective).
• Flexibility in availability to support business operations, which may sometimes include evening and weekend hours.
• Reasonable access to an airport. Willing to travel up to 50% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state). Some overnight travel required.

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The physical demands of your job must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

Benefits That Drive Your Success
Gerber offers the comprehensive benefits you expect from an industry leader, including:

• Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
• 2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for Full time Employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week
• 6 paid holidays annually
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective Day 1
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Free Prescription or Non-Prescription Safety Glasses annually
• Annual Voluntary Uniform Stipend
• Voluntary Daily Pay option available

About Us
Gerber Collision & Glass has been WOWing customers with our collision repair services for over 80 years. Please visit gerbercareers.com to learn more about our company.

AI Disclosure Statement:
At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. All hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.

Compensation Details:

$95,000 - $125,000 / Year

Compensation is commensurate with skill, education and experience.

Supplemental Pay:

This position may also be eligible for Bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives.