Regional HRBP – Manufacturing & Labor Relations

Hydro; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro is seeking a Region Human Resources Business Partner to partner with leadership across multiple manufacturing sites, including both unionized and non-union facilities. The role, based onsite in Rosemont, IL, drives workforce planning, labor relations, compliance, talent management, and organizational development with clear HR metrics.

You will lead cross-site initiatives, develop talent and succession plans, manage unions where applicable, and ensure legal compliance across jurisdictions

Qualifications

• 10+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• 2+ years in a unionized setting.
• Experience in collective bargaining, workforce planning, HR compliance, and talent management.
• Certifications: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR or CLRP (a plus).
• Strong knowledge of NLRA, FLSA, OSHA, FMLA, ADA and CBA interpretation.
• Union labor relations, bargaining, grievance resolution and multi-state compliance.
• Proficiency with HRIS and timekeeping software and MS Office.
• English required; additional languages a plus.
• 50% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Support the VP of Human Resources in executing the company’s HR vision and strategy.
• Lead HR initiatives across multiple locations to align priorities with business goals.
• Partner with plant and HR leadership to drive workforce planning and succession planning.
• Lead and monitor HR KPIs to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure leadership accountability for culture, engagement, and talent development.
• Oversee union negotiations, grievance handling, and contract compliance at union plants.
• Provide strategic guidance in labor relations and CBA interpretation nationwide.
• Develop union-avoidance strategies at non-union sites while maintaining positive relations.
• Lead HR audits, compliance checks, and risk mitigation across jurisdictions.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws; lead talent acquisition and leadership development.
• Coach plant HR teams on talent pipeline management and workforce planning.
• Drive process improvements and align HR systems with business needs.

Skills

Labor relations

Negotiation

Communication

Strategic HR

Data-driven

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Master’s preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

SuccessFactors

UKG/UltiPro

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Hydro is seeking a Region Human Resources Business Partner to partner with leadership across multiple manufacturing sites, including both unionized and non-union facilities. The role, based onsite in Rosemont, IL, drives workforce planning, labor relations, compliance, talent management, and organizational development with clear HR metrics.

You will lead cross-site initiatives, develop talent and succession plans, manage unions where applicable, and ensure legal compliance across jurisdictions