Regional Human Resources Manager

Location

City:
Decatur, State:
Indiana (US-IN), Country:
United States (US), Requisition Number: 43679

The Regional Human Resources Manager is responsible for supporting all field HR functions in the assigned region, leading a team of plant HR Managers in multiple plants, and managing HR functional activities including employee morale, recruiting, investigations, suspensions, terminations, benefit education, employee training, policy and procedure development, annual employee evaluations, succession planning, and workforce planning.

This position will work to maximize productivity, improve employee morale, ensure compliance with Bunge policies and procedures, promote Bunge’s core values and capabilities, and minimize legal risks to the company by ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

This role offers location flexibility; candidates must be able to work from an established Bunge office.

• Partner with regional operational leadership to achieve objectives.
• Develop and maintain solid business relationships with regional and facility leaders, ultimately assuming the role of trusted advisor. Provide sound recommendations through subject matter expertise, insightful analysis, and consideration of all stakeholders and business impacts, and communicate perspectives, pushing back when appropriate.
• Provide plant leaders with the full range of Human Resources services, including policy and procedure implementation, development of corrective action for violations, and coaching, training, and development of local management and facility personnel.
• Lead Employee Relations function for the region by providing direction to field HR personnel and collaborating with peers in the consistent delivery of HR services across the organization.
• Enhance credibility by actively participating in business meetings, traveling to field locations, delivering on commitments, and responding in a timely manner.
• Engage in workforce planning, maintaining awareness of workforce demographics, bench strength, and operational requirements, and develop strategies to address workforce gaps and surpluses while optimizing talent.
• Maintain a pulse on the organization, understanding employee concerns, motivations, and engagement levels, and develop and implement strategies to address concerns and cultivate a positive work environment.
• Conduct investigations related to policy violations, misconduct, or other circumstances that may result in disciplinary action at the direction of Legal and senior HR management.
• Participate in union negotiations as 2nd chair and assist in responding to grievances, mediations, arbitrations, litigation, and other legal affairs affecting Bunge operations.
• Support management teams at served locations in implementing the full range of company employee performance management and development programs and initiatives.
• Conduct communication programs and initiatives as directed and assist with the implementation of productivity and efficiency programs.
• Provide direct or indirect coaching or management of HR resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field (or equivalent of Bachelor's degree plus 10 years of related experience) strongly preferred
• 7-10 years of related human resources experience with prior experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
• 1-2 years of labor relations experience participating as 2nd chair desired
• Experience in a matrix reporting structure
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Familiarity with ADP and Success Factors systems a plus
• Ability to travel approximately 25-35%

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