Regional Human Resources Manager

Sun Chemical; Northlake (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sun Chemical is seeking a Regional HR Manager to provide HR leadership across three Illinois manufacturing sites (Kankakee, St. Charles, Northlake). The role partners with executives to drive employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and compliance.

You will manage labor relations, participate in bargaining, and develop talent and learning programs, fostering a productive, compliant workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• Minimum 7 years progressive HR management experience.
• At least 2 years in unions/labor relations.
• Experience with HRIS platforms like SuccessFactors/Workday/Oracle/iCIMS.
• Experience leading HR for salaried and hourly employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR across multiple Illinois sites (Kankakee, St. Charles, Northlake).
• Oversee employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and reporting.
• Support union relations and contract negotiations.
• Develop learning and development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulatory changes.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

HR analytics

Negotiation

Recruiting

Onboarding

Policy compliance

MS Office

SAP SuccessFactors

Workforce Software

Education

Bachelor’s degree

HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM)

Master’s in HR (preferred)

Tools

SuccessFactors

Workday

Oracle HR

iCIMS

Job description

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

• Work Style: Hybrid (Home / On-site visits)
• Primary Locations: Northlake, IL | St. Charles, IL | Kankakee, IL

The Regional HR Manager provides HR leadership for multiple manufacturing facilities in Illinois and supports the U.S. Engineering team and NAPG Quality organization. This role supports approximately 300 exempt and hourly employees across union and non-union facilities.

The position partners closely with the North America HR Director, Regional Operations Director, Plant Managers, Quality Managers, Engineering leaders, and front-line supervisors. The Regional HR Manager serves as the primary contact for day-to-day HR, employee relations, and union relations matters, and works directly with Talent Acquisition and Corporate Compensation and Benefits on recruitment and job offers. This role has one direct report.

Requires multi-site manufacturing HR leadership experience with expertise in union and hourly employee relations. Scope includes three Illinois manufacturing sites (Kankakee, St. Charles, Northlake), on-site labs, remote personnel, and the North America Engineering and Packaging Graphics Quality teams.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Partners with Operations, Engineering, and Quality leadership teams to provide HR leadership in the areas of employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and reporting.
• Evaluates and resolves complex, specialized, and sensitive employee relations matters, including employee documentation, discipline, reasonable accommodations, investigations, and terminations.
• Supports the talent acquisition process, including recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified candidates, and partners with managers to understand the skills and competencies required for open roles.
• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Manages day-to-day labor relations matters, including the grievance process and job bidding.
• Participates in contract negotiations, including preparation, drafting language and economic proposals, and reviewing and distributing collective bargaining agreements.
• Leads employee engagement and recognition initiatives.
• Promotes Sun Chemical in the community through active participation in the Chamber of Commerce, charitable organizations, and community events.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Leads and develops an HR Generalist

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• SAP SuccessFactors experience is preferred; WorkForce Software experience is also preferred, though experience with any automated time and absence platform is ideal.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive human resource management experience.
• At least two years of HR experience working with unions and strong knowledge of labor relations.
• Experience with HRIS platforms such as SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle, or iCIMS.
• Experience providing HR leadership to salaried employees.
• Experience providing HR leadership to hourly employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with problem-solving and continuous improvement.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced HR certification or a master’s degree in Human Resources
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is highly desired

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Note:

The base pay range listed is a good-faith estimate of what Sun Chemical may offer to new hires for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), relevant experience, education, certifications, and alignment with the minimum job qualifications. Additional considerations may include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity within Sun Chemical.