Regional HR Director (Manufacturing)

• Career progression to take on a regional position.
• A market leading organization

About Our Client

A leading player in the manufacturing sector with a strong regional footprint and a workforce of over 4,000 employees across multiple facilities. Committed to operational excellence and innovation, we are on a journey of continuous transformation-both in how we make products and how we empower our people.

As we scale and evolve, we're seeking an experienced and visionary Regional HR Director to lead our HR agenda across the region, driving strategic initiatives, operational consistency, and a strong culture of performance and engagement.

Job Description

Strategic HR Leadership

• Partner with regional and global leadership to align HR strategies with business priorities
• Drive organization design, workforce planning, and change management across sites
• Lead cultural transformation and employee engagement initiatives
• Develop and execute strategic HR plans to support long-term growth and operational scalability

• Oversee all HR operations across the region, ensuring consistency and compliance with local labor laws
• Standardize HR processes across multiple locations for efficiency and effectiveness
• Monitor and manage HR KPIs including turnover, engagement, productivity, and absenteeism

• Build a sustainable talent pipeline to meet current and future operational needs
• Lead performance management cycles, succession planning, and leadership development
• Champion employee learning, development, and cross-functional growth opportunities

• Manage union and non-union workforce dynamics across multiple plants
• Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations, dispute resolution, and disciplinary matters
• Foster a high-trust, high-integrity work environment across all levels

• Review and align regional compensation practices to support competitiveness and equity
• Oversee benefits administration and recommend improvements based on workforce needs and trends
• Support reward and recognition strategies that reinforce performance and retention

• Lead, coach, and develop a distributed HR team across multiple sites
• Build capability within the HR function to support a scalable and resilient HR structure

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's preferred)
• 20 years of HR leadership experience, with significant exposure to large-scale manufacturing environments
• Proven experience managing large workforces (3,000+ headcount), ideally across multiple sites or countries
• Deep understanding of labor law, workforce planning, and union management
• Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent analytical, communication, and decision-making abilities
• Experience with ERP or HRIS platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, SuccessFactors)

What's on Offer

• Play a pivotal role in shaping the people strategy of a regional industry leader
• Join a company that values innovation, safety, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with a passionate leadership team and a purpose-driven workforce
• Enjoy competitive remuneration, benefits, and opportunities for long-term growth