Regional HR, North America

Faerch Group; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company is seeking an experienced HR Regional Director to lead human resources operations across the US, particularly in Portage, Indiana. The successful candidate will be responsible for aligning HR initiatives with business needs, managing labor relations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have at least 10 years of HR experience, including 5 years in a senior role, and should hold relevant HR degrees and certifications. This is a full-time executive level position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role.
• Proven experience managing multi-site operations, preferably in manufacturing environments.
• Preferred experience in an international company.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of country-level HR priorities aligned with global initiatives.
• Oversee all day-to-day HR operations across US sites.
• Lead labor relations and collective bargaining processes.
• Facilitate country-level succession planning and organizational reviews.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Strategic business partner mindset

Influencing and building trust

Leadership skills

Change management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Adaptability and resilience

Cultural affinity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Advanced degree in HR Management or MBA with HR emphasis

HR certifications (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP)

Job description

HR Regional Director – US

Location: United States (preferably near Portage – Indiana)

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and dynamic HR Regional Director to lead our human resources operations across the United States. This role is pivotal in serving as the strategic and operational HR leader in the country, acting as a key partner to the Managing Director and the US Country Leadership Team. The HR Regional Director will ensure alignment between global HR initiatives and local execution while managing daily HR operations, labor relations, and compliance with both Group policies and U.S. labor regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Lead the delivery of country-level HR priorities aligned with global initiatives, KPIs, and timelines.
• Provide input into organizational design and talent planning processes, ensuring local needs are communicated upstream.
• Partner with the Managing Director to support business transformations, restructurings, and site-level HR initiatives.

Operational HR Management

• Oversee all day-to-day HR operations across US sites, including staffing, compensation & benefits, HR labor relations, and compliance.
• Guarantee accurate, timely HR reporting and analytics as per global standards.
• Ensure adherence to standardized HR processes, tools, and systems defined by Group HR (e.g., recruitment tools, global survey platforms, learning systems).
• Coordinate the recruitment process for leadership roles reporting directly to the Managing Director.
• Serve as the main HR liaison in cross-functional projects involving new system rollouts, tool implementations, and equipment or team transfers.

Labor Relations & Compliance

• Lead labor relations and collective bargaining processes, in collaboration with legal and Group HR as needed.
• Represent the company in union consultations and ensure consistent communication and adherence to employment legislation.
• Monitor employment law developments and implement necessary updates in HR practices and policies.

Talent & Organizational Development

• Facilitate country-level succession planning and organizational reviews in partnership with the country leadership team.
• Promote consistent onboarding practices and drive employer branding initiatives in alignment with global HR communication strategy.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives by ensuring deployment of Group-led surveys and acting on the insights locally.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Organizational Psychology, or related field. Advanced degree preferred (e.g., Master’s in HR Management, MBA with HR emphasis).
• HR certifications strongly preferred (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent recognized U.S. certification).
• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role.
• Proven experience managing multi-site operations, preferably in manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience in talent-related areas such as building talent/leadership pipelines, succession planning, employee development, and organizational culture.
• Preferred experience in an international company.

Key Competencies

• Strategic business partner mindset with ability to translate global HR strategy into local action.
• Strong ability to influence and build trust with senior leaders and operations teams.
• Leadership skills.
• Change management.
• Analytical skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability and resilience.
• Cultural affinity and cross-border collaboration.

Structure

• Reports to: Regional HR
• Direct Reports: 2 HR Site Managers

Application Process

If you are a seasoned HR leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and possess the qualifications and skills outlined, we invite you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and why you would be a great fit for this role to XXX

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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