Regional HR Manager - Midwest & Canada

Regional HR Manager - Midwest & Canada

Job Title : Regional Human Resources Manager, Midwest & Canada

The Regional Human Resources Manager functions as a key member of the Corporate Human Resources team and will support the Midwest and Canada manufacturing regions. These regions include facilities across Canada and the US, including Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Nebraska.

In conjunction with local senior management and Human Resources, this position will support, train, and oversee a wide range of human resources functions across multiple manufacturing facilities. Development and implementation of policies, procedures, and process improvements, consistent with corporate and regional vision, will be a key focus of this role. The Regional Human Resources Manager will assist local human resources and management in conducting employee investigations to ensure compliance with employment law. They may assist with strategic planning tasks such as organizing the labor force, training initiatives, onboarding programs, and much more!

This role will require the ability to build excellent working relationships with a diverse group of team members. They will need to act as a partner to their local manufacturing teams in all aspects of the position, utilizing critical thinking, problem solving, and a business forward mentality when navigating complex HR matters.

Responsibilities :

• Provide professional and strategic human resources partnership to support and advise employees at all levels.
• Leverage expertise in both US and Canadian employment law to guide HR decisions and actions.
• Collaborate with both corporate and local team members on design, development, introduction and / or integration of human resources processes, practices, programs, and initiatives.
• Ensure effective decision making, particularly related to the human capital of the business. Bringing best practice and external perspectives to strategic and operational business discussions and people management decision-making.
• Continuous building of business relationships and trust to achieve and strengthen internal and external business partnerships.
• Support local staffing processes by identifying tools for attracting and retaining potential employees. Creation of effective onboarding programs such as job postings, interviewing, and training that aligns with Champion policies and procedures and applicable employment laws.
• Act as the resident expert on local human resource policies and procedures to aid and guide supervisors and managers to correctly interpret the requirements and processes including, but not limited to : terminations, lay-offs, job postings, promotions, attendance control, disciplinary practices and more.
• Partners with local human resources and leadership on strategic community outreach and engagement such as supporting local job fairs, participating in community service, and maintaining local hiring partnerships.
• Act as a point of contact for local human resources on employee matters and conduct investigations. Work alongside Champion's legal team to ensure compliant resolutions.
• Conduct and stay current on both Canada and US government regulations / legal / HR / best practices as needed.
• Ensure proper execution of HR initiatives at local / divisional level, including training, talent development, policy or process changes, etc.
• Create analytics and reports using data from various sources and prepare periodic and special reports when needed or requested.
• Other duties and projects as assigned. Up to 50% travel required.

Qualifications :

EEO Statement : Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Champion Home Builders participates in the E-Verify Program.

Pay Transparency Statement : Champion Home Builders, Inc. publishes pay ranges in compliance with applicable law. Published pay ranges are not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee and may not be reflective of actual compensation earned. Pay rates are dependent upon experience, education, and other factors. The company may provide additional monetary and nonmonetary compensation such as benefits and / or bonus plans for some, but not all positions.