Regional Human Resources Director

firstPRO, Inc; Landover (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

6 personal days

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

firstPRO, Inc. seeks a strategic Regional HR Director to lead HR across the Potomac region, covering Maryland and nearby areas.

The role is fully onsite with 25–35% travel, reporting to the CHRO and partnering with executive leadership to drive cultural and operational improvements in manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain. You will oversee a regional HR team, manage union relations, and shape talent acquisition, retention, and compliance programs.

Qualifications

• Extensive, hands-on experience managing a unionized workforce.
• 5–7 years HR generalist/leadership experience in manufacturing or distribution.
• 3+ years supervising HR teams.
• Strong change management, financial acumen, and HR systems knowledge.
• BA/BS in HR, Psychology, or related field; travel 25–35%.
• PHR/SHRM certification is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a regional HR team across multiple sites with union and non-union workforces.
• Manage labor relations, grievances, arbitration support, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Drive change management and process improvements across operations.
• Design staffing strategies and retention programs for all levels.
• Oversee employee relations, investigations, and regional compliance audits.
• Partner with CHRO and executives on workforce planning and KPIs.

Skills

Union experience

HR generalist

People leadership

Change management

Financial acumen

HCM systems

Payroll

Time management systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related

PHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification

Job description

• Location: Landover, MD (Fully Onsite, with 25–35% travel in and out of state)
• Compensation: $125,000 – $145,000 base + 5% annual target bonus (with performance multiplier) + 6.5% Profit Share & 401(k) Match

Position Overview

We are seeking a strategic and hands‑on Regional HR Director to lead all human resources initiatives across the Potomac region (covering Maryland and surrounding locations). In this critical multi‑site leadership role, you will act as a change agent driving operational and cultural improvements across manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain environments. You will partner directly with the CHRO and executive leadership while leading a regional HR team to support both union and non‑union workforces.

Key Responsibilities

• Regional HR Leadership: Lead, develop, and mentor a regional HR team while delivering exceptional, hands‑on support to leaders and employees across multiple union and non‑union sites.
• Labor & Union Relations: Manage labor relations for a unionized workforce, partnering with local leadership and labor counsel on grievances, arbitrations, and the administration of collective bargaining agreements.
• Change Management & Process Improvement: Act as a change agent to drive cultural and operational transformations, identify root causes of organizational bottlenecks, and implement standard corrective action plans.
• Talent Acquisition & Retention: Design and execute robust staffing strategies to source talent at all levels, establishing effective internal and external talent pipelines and driving retention programs.
• Employee Relations & Compliance: Oversee complex employee relations, investigations, disciplinary processes, and regional HR audits to ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Executive Partnership: Collaborate closely with the CHRO, executive team, and enterprise‑wide HR stakeholders on strategic workforce planning, headcount reporting, KPIs, and corporate initiatives.

What You Bring

• Union Experience (Non‑Negotiable): Extensive, hands‑on experience managing a unionized workforce, including labor relations, grievances, arbitration support, and contract administration.
• Industry Experience: 5–7 years of progressive HR generalist and leadership experience within manufacturing, supply chain, or distribution environments.
• Supervisory Track Record: Minimum of 3 years of direct experience leading and developing HR teams.
• Core Competencies: Proven change management skills, strong financial/business acumen, and deep familiarity with HCM, payroll, and time management systems.
• Education & Travel: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Psychology, Organizational Management, or a related discipline required; valid driver’s license with the ability to travel 25–35% in and out of state. (PHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification is a strong plus).
• Exceptional Financial Package: Competitive base salary ($125k–$145k), performance‑multiplied annual bonus, 6.5% Vanguard Profit Share, and a 2.5% 401(k) match.
• Comprehensive Time Off & Allowances: 3 weeks of PTO + 6 personal days, plus an automatic $80/month cell phone allowance.
• Culture & Stability: Enjoy the backing of a stable, growing, family‑owned industry leader that truly values its people.