Regional Human Resources Manager

Regional Human Resources Manager (US & Canada)Westmont, IL (Hybrid) | $130K - $160K + Bonus My client is a global engineering and manufacturing leader in construction and infrastructure systems. They are hiring a Regional HR Manager to lead Human Resources across their US and Canadian operations. You will partner with North American leadership and Global HR and lead a team covering HR operations, payroll, benefits, retirement plans, and labor relations support. This is a senior, strategic seat. Your team handles day-to-day processing. You own the strategy, the controls, and the hard calls. What you will own Regional HR strategy, workforce planning, org design, and compensation planning Leading and developing a team covering HR operations, US/Canadian payroll, benefits, and retirement Complex employee relations, investigations, significant discipline, and terminations Governance over payroll controls, reconciliations, segregation of duties, and audit readiness Benefit strategy and renewal negotiations across US health & welfare, 401(k), Canadian benefits, and Canadian pension plans Oversight of union and field workforce matters, including collective bargaining support, union payroll, and certified payrollHR and payroll system implementations, vendor selection, and process improvement Partnering with Finance, Operations, Safety, Legal, and project leadership What you bring 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in HR management Experience supporting employees in both the US and Canada Deep working knowledge of payroll, benefits, and retirement plans, not just generalist ERExposure to field-union labor, certified payroll, prevailing wage, fringe benefits, or union auditsA track record of leading teams and implementing or improving HR/payroll systems Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Labor Relations, Finance, or related field