Regional HR Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +7 more states.

📋 Description

• Act as the principal HR advisor to the Regional Vice President and the regional leadership team.

• Convert business priorities into a practical people strategy across more than 600 stores.

• Lead a team of HR Business Partners, ensuring a consistent and high-quality HR partnership throughout the region.

• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to integrate solutions for talent acquisition, organizational development, compensation, benefits, and employee relations.

• Maintain a deep understanding of field operations through regular visits to stores and markets.

• Utilize workforce data to identify regional issues, influence decisions, and formulate proactive strategies.

• Work in conjunction with Employee Relations and Legal to manage workforce risks, employee relations trends, and compliance issues.

• Ensure uniform application of company policies, performance standards, and talent practices.

• Oversee regional talent and succession planning, including identification of critical roles, talent risks, bench gaps, and development actions.

• Develop targeted strategies for employee development in collaboration with Organizational Development and Training.

• Establish priorities for workforce and staffing, leadership selection criteria, and talent pipeline strategies.

• Lead initiatives for organizational design and change management.

• Own the regional engagement and retention strategy.

• Promote an inclusive, high-accountability culture across all districts.

• Mentor HR Business Partners through coaching, talent development, succession planning, and performance management.

• Create a consistent operating rhythm within the regional HRBP team.

• Serve as the escalation point for complex or high-impact personnel issues.

• Cover territories including Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in multi-unit, geographically dispersed retail, restaurant, or field-based HR environments.

• Demonstrated success in partnering with and influencing senior executives to enhance business outcomes.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop a people plan informed by data.

• Capacity for critical and strategic thinking applied to complex business and workforce issues.

• Ability to make informed decisions in uncertain situations and convert insights into actionable, measurable steps.

• High level of business and financial acumen.

• Proven track record of leading and championing change initiatives.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Workday.

• Willingness to travel as needed.

• PHR or SPHR certification preferred, but not mandatory.

• Over 10 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a business partner role.

• Minimum of 3 years in a leadership capacity.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• Up to 50% travel required for market visits and leadership team engagement.

• Overnight travel may be necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Benefits designed to support Team Members and their families.