Job Description
We are Prestone (subsidiary of Recochem) - Since 1927, Prestone® has protected drivers and their vehicles with cutting-edge products. From its iconic yellow jug antifreeze/coolant to its innovative stop leak line, the Prestone® brand honors its 90-year history by keeping its groundbreaking formulas laps ahead of the competition.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Regional Human Resources Manager (RHRM) with a broad Human Resources background and a demonstrated track record of success in a manufacturing environment.
This position, located in our U.S. headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois will manage four HRBPs throughout the U.S. as well as supporting the corporate and remote functions in both the U.S. and Canada. This role will work closely with the Canadian RHRM to support our North American employees.
The RHRM will provide support to management and employees within assigned client groups, ensuring seamless HR service delivery and fostering positive employee engagement. In a RHRM capacity, you will support and manage programs and strategic initiatives related to a wide variety of areas as well as manage employee relations.
Responsibilities
- Works closely with management to provide strategic direction on HR initiatives including staffing, retention, compensation, talent management, coaching, succession planning, employee relations, performance management, training and employee engagement.
- Understands the dynamics of the business and functions; driving best-in-class human resources practices and processes that will create an effective organization. Coaches key business leaders on leading and managing their organizations effectively. Diagnoses organizational effectiveness issues and implements solutions.
- Supports recruitment for salaried hires at all sites.
- Work closely with Benefits Manager, assisting employees with questions and conducting open enrollment.
- Leads change management by working closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
- Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
- Maintains in-depth knowledge of local employment laws and legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
- Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
- Develops effective communication plans for policy changes or program roll-outs.
- May serve as program/project lead for initiatives across all sites or enterprise.
- Ability to travel 20% + and support multiple time zones.
Qualifications
- BS/BA in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or equivalent experience.
- 8 to 10 years’ experience in Human Resources with experience in a manufacturing environment.
- 5 or more years experience managing a remote team.
- Knowledge of Canadian Employment law is a plus.
- The ideal candidate is business-minded, comfortable dealing with management as well as employees in all company functional areas regarding all aspects of HR.
- An assertive, flexible and common-sense work style that is proactive in communications and effective in building relationships at all levels within the company as well as external to the organization.
- Solid analytical skills and demonstrated ability to solve problems quickly and creatively.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with an open and collaborative work style.
- Must have proven ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to lead change management efforts.
- Thorough knowledge of employment legislation.
- Ability to handle several issues at once, as well as multiple collective bargaining agreements
- Excellent computer skills, particularly in Excel.
The expected compensation for this position is a base salary of $135,000-$150,000 annually (bonus eligible), depending on experience and qualifications.
Prestone® offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with Prestone's retirement savings options including employer match. Prestone also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.
Prestone® is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Prestone does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.
Prestone® is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.