Regional Human Resources Manager

Regional Human Resources Manager

Location: Southwest suburbs of Chicago- hybrid

Salary $130,000-$150,000

Medical, Dental, Vision

We are seeking an experienced HR leader to oversee people operations across the United States and Canada for an international organization. This role leads a team covering HR operations, payroll, benefits, retirement plans, and recruiting support. The Regional HR Manager will partner with business leaders on workforce planning, employee relations, compliance, and organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the regional HR team, setting priorities and ensuring consistent support across locations.
• Advise leaders on workforce planning, compensation, organizational changes, and complex employee relations matters.
• Oversee U.S. and Canadian payroll, benefits, retirement plans, audits, and vendor relationships.
• Guide HR compliance, policy development, investigations, and risk management.
• Support union and field employee matters, including certified payroll and prevailing-wage requirements.
• Improve HR systems, reporting, processes, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in HR management or functional leadership.
• Experience supporting employees and operations in both the U.S. and Canada.
• Strong background in employee relations, payroll oversight, benefits, compliance, and team leadership.
• Experience with union workforces and certified payroll or prevailing-wage requirements.
• Highly preferred, Construction, engineering, infrastructure, or other field-based industry experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.