Region HR Manager

Overview

As Regional HR Manager at Evonik, you will support labor relations, employee engagement, and workforce strategy across multiple U.S. sites, beginning with Lafayette, IN. You will partner with site leadership to strengthen union relationships, drive HR strategy, and influence cultural transformation in a fast‑paced, evolving workplace.

Performance‑based remuneration, occupational health benefits, hybrid and flexible working environments, and opportunities for professional development.

• Support and guide site leadership on union‑related HR functions, including labor relations, grievance resolution, and collaboration with union representatives.
• Advise on navigating complex labor disputes and negotiations while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies.
• Proactively build strong relationships with union representatives, leadership, and employees to foster collaboration.
• Oversee hiring, job transfers, separations, and workplace investigations, ensuring compliance with labor laws and corporate policies.
• Coach managers on dispute resolution, performance management, and best practices in union environments.
• Lead workforce engagement efforts, improving site culture through retention strategies and development programs.
• Influence business decisions by balancing site leadership priorities with corporate HR policies and compliance standards.
• Drive long‑term cultural transformation, establishing stability and trust between leadership and the workforce.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of HR or relevant experience, with proven union relations expertise (including grievance resolution, labor relations, and collaboration with union leadership).
• Strong background in employee relations, workplace investigations, and dispute resolution.
• Ability to strategically influence site leadership while upholding corporate HR policies and labor agreements.
• Experience supporting multi‑site HR operations in industrial, manufacturing, or chemical environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR software (Workday preferred).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 30% (primarily regional; occasional international travel).

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies, and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or other protected classes.