Regional Human Resources Manager

Metals USA is seeking a Regional Human Resources Manager to work from our Chicago, IL location supporting operations in Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio, Michigan, Missouri, California, New Jersey, North Carolina and Indiana.   Metals USA is a leading metals processor/distributor with inventories of quality aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel and other non-ferrous metals and we provide end-to-end manufacturing supply chain management to a wide range of manufactures and end users in many different industries.

Benefits of working with us:

Salary Range:

$90k - $120K annually

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Job Description:

The Regional Human Resources Manager is responsible for traditional human resources support including staffing, recruiting, talent management, training, employment relations, compensation, compliance, HRIS and benefits for multi-site manufacturing/ industrial facilities.  Our HR Managers collaborate with the operational leaders, HR Managers/Generalists, and reports to the Director of HR. Additionally, our HR team partners with our parent company HR group for compliance, benefits, leave, wellness and some employee relations matters. The HR team leads talent and organizational actions that drive a strong employee brand and employee experience resulting in workforce competency that is industry leading in organizational capability and performance.  This is “work from the office” role at our Northbrook (Chicago) IL facility with travel up to 30% of the time across the divisional locations, sometimes requiring overnight travel and travel by air.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Business Relationships

·      Build relationships with divisional client groups and location leadership in a growth-oriented culture.

·      Identify performance obstacles/barriers adversely affecting performance, employee satisfaction, recruiting, retention, morale, and engagement at specific locations. Recommend and promote customized unique and creative solutions.

·      Identify current and future business/workforce trends, both internal and external and collaborate with leaders to create impactful strategies for future organizational success.

·      Advise and assist senior management in workforce strategy and planning.

·      Contribute and support organizational succession and development planning.

·      Assess performance data that reveals workforce development opportunities.

Traditional HR Responsibilities

·      Manage recruitment, retention strategies and succession planning process for assigned locations.

·      Administration of divisional human resources policies and practices.

·      Lead compliance efforts from parent company and with local / state legal requirements.

·      Review and analyze total comp data and establish competitive compensation plans within client groups.

·      Assist/lead employee relations inquiries, investigations, and corrective actions.

·      Manage employee relations activities and programs including but not limited to employee counseling, company policies, new employee orientation, and employee recognition.

·      Establish and maintain department records and reports.

·      Participate in administrative and team collaboration.

·      Lead and manage team HR support staff.

·      Partner with local Employment Experience Champions.

Talent Management / Development

·      In collaboration with HR Director, Talent Manager and HR team, provide support in executing divisional plans and resources for employee development, training, personal and career development, performance feedback/appraisal, compensation, and inclusion.

·      Participate in developing leaders and leadership pipeline strategy.

·      Identify and support locations in developing Hi-PO development candidates. Assess and document candidate readiness and competency in all development discussions.

·      Assist in creating end-to-end employee experience that supports retention and engagement.

·      Research and identify initial opportunities to utilize AI and other technology in analytical and predictive workforce management strategies.

·      Partner with marketing to create print and video content that builds/strengthens employment brand, and that increases digital footprint in social media for employee value proposition.

·      Collaborate with Safety leaders to influence, reinforce and illuminate organizational safety culture priority with existing employees and potential candidates.

·      Optimize transformational change efforts by providing consulting support, guidance and a framework for leading and managing change.

·      Drives for high performance work environment that makes the organization a great place to work and delivers results.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

·      Bachelor’s degree is required

·      Minimum of 2-5 years of applied HR Manager experience.

·      Experience in manufacturing/industrial with collective bargaining background helpful.

·      Experience in HR transactional and developmental work.

·      Experience in successful collaboration and team-based project work.

·      Ability to work autonomously, with flexibility and agility required.

·      Physical ability and willingness to travel up to 30% required

·      Recruiting/staffing experience required

·      Thorough understanding of all human resources principles and practices, including employment law, Affirmative Action and EEO compliance, benefits and compliance and recruitment/retention.

·      Commitment to company values and operational excellence.

·      Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

·      Ability to work with all levels of management and develop critical working relationships.

·      Excellent interpersonal communication skills

·      Solid critical thinking skills

·      Creative, flexible and innovative team player

·      Strong organizational, planning, problem-solving and analytical skills

·      ADP Workforce Now exposure / experience is helpful.

·      Must be willing to work in the Northbrook/ Chicago facility/location with very limited work from home options when not traveling for business.

Metals USA offers competitive wages and benefits plus upward mobility towards professional growth.

Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.

Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.