Regional HR Manager: Strategy & Change Leader

Grainger; Macedonia (OH); On-site; USD 96,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one benefits

PTO & holidays

401(k) employer match

Employee discounts & tuition support

Parental leave

Job summary

Grainger is seeking a Manager, Regional Human Resources to align business and people strategies, design and implement human capital plans, and drive engagement across a broad organization. You will oversee cyclical HR processes, succession planning, and employee relations to ensure talent readiness for growth and competitive advantage.

The role requires 5+ years in the field and a strong consulting background to connect strategic objectives with people initiatives, fostering a high-performance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years in related field required.
• Consulting skills with the ability to link business strategies with people strategies.
• Experience promoting diversity, equality and inclusion.
• Ability to act as a liaison with leadership and the ability to guide complex change.

Responsibilities

• Aligns 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.
• Consults with 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.
• Executes 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.
• Drives succession planning for senior and critical roles by assessing talent pipelines and implementing development plans, ensuring leadership continuity and readiness for future business challenges.
• Communicates 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.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities and collaborates with Centers of Excellence and Shared Services to implement innovative, scalable solutions that enhance efficiency, compliance, and overall business performance.
• Partners with Employee Relations to apply fair, consistent, and compliant practices in handling employee matters, mitigating risk and reinforcing a positive, productive workplace culture.
• Coaches leaders through structured change management steps and ensures learning and development programs are prioritized, enabling individuals and teams to adapt effectively and accelerate growth in a dynamic business environment.

Skills

Consulting skills

Diversity & inclusion

Leadership liaison

Change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Grainger is seeking a Manager, Regional Human Resources to align business and people strategies, design and implement human capital plans, and drive engagement across a broad organization. You will oversee cyclical HR processes, succession planning, and employee relations to ensure talent readiness for growth and competitive advantage.

The role requires 5+ years in the field and a strong consulting background to connect strategic objectives with people initiatives, fostering a high-performance,