Regional Human Resources Manager Job

Bostik, a leading global adhesive specialist in industrial manufacturing, is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Regional Human Resources Manager to join our team. This role is based at our Columbus, OH plant and involves 30% travel to other sites. The successful candidate will lead the HR strategy and implementation for assigned sites, providing support with initiatives decided upon by business and manufacturing leaders.

Why Join US?

• We are an international, innovative, responsible, safety focused and forward-thinking company!
• We are a value-drive group: Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, Inclusion
• We are recognized as a Top Employer by The Top Employers Institute, an international body that certifies the excellence of HR practices of companies worldwide.

Key Activities

• HR Business Partner for Client Groups
  • Establish personal credibility and build strong partnerships with leadership teams at each site and the Corporate HR&C team.
  • Develop and maintain HR programs and procedures linked to client groups’ strategies.
  • Lead talent acquisition, on-boarding, development, hiring, promotion, and departure processes.
  • Partner with leadership teams to develop and implement workforce planning and management actions.
  • Maintain and communicate HR metrics to client groups.
  • Facilitate change effectively by understanding business needs and developing plans to introduce and drive necessary changes.
  • Foster an environment that encourages continuous individual growth and delivery of results.
• Drive and Implement Core HR Processes
  • Partner with HR leadership, HR Business Partners, and HR COEs to implement HR programs, policies, practices, and tools.
  • Coordinate the administration of benefits for union and non-union employees.
  • Implement HR processes such as Performance Management, Talent Review, Employee Safety and Engagement Survey, and Reward & Recognition program.
  • Lead or contribute to special projects to continuously improve HR practices, processes, and data management.
  • Ensure accuracy of employee data in HRIS (SAP/My Career).
• Compliance and Employee/Labor Relations
  • Ensure awareness and compliance with HR policies within client groups.
  • Address and resolve HR issues escalated by plant employees and management.
  • Provide counsel on employee and labor relations issues, utilizing legal resources when appropriate.
  • Stay current on regulations to ensure compliance and timely implementation of changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in industrial relations, human resources management, management, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of human resources experience in an industrial context.
• Strong business insight to align organizational and HR performance objectives.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influence skills.
• Ability to act with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking with emotional intelligence.
• Experience with HR processes and systems; knowledge of SAP preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent command of both French and English (oral and written) is a plus.