Regional HR Manager

Career Opportunities: Regional HR Manager (6861) Requisition ID 6861 -Posted 08/01/2026 - Hybrid Pay Ranges : $120,000 - $130,000 annual salary ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries.Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers. Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at or connect with us onLinkedIn orTwitter Work Style: Hybrid (Home / On-site visits) Primary Locations: Northlake, IL | St. Charles, IL | Kankakee, IL The Regional HR Manager provides HR leadership for multiple manufacturing facilities in Illinois and supports the U.S. Engineering team and NAPG Quality organization. This role supports approximately 300 exempt and hourly employees across union and non-union facilities. The position partners closely with the North America HR Director, Regional Operations Director, Plant Managers, Quality Managers, Engineering leaders, and front-line supervisors. The Regional HR Manager serves as the primary contact for day-to-day HR, employee relations, and union relations matters, and works directly with Talent Acquisition and Corporate Compensation and Benefits on recruitment and job offers. This role has one direct report. Multi-site HR leadership experience is required, including union experience and hourly employee relations in a manufacturing environment. The role supports Kankakee, St. Charles, and Northlake, along with the packaging graphics quality team, labs, and remote employees. Supports the North America Engineering team. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Partners with Operations, Engineering, and Quality leadership teams to provide HR leadership in the areas of employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and reporting. Evaluates and resolves complex, specialized, and sensitive employee relations matters, including employee documentation, discipline, reasonable accommodations, investigations, and terminations. Supports the talent acquisition process, including recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified candidates, and partners with managers to understand the skills and competencies required for open roles. Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent. Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees. Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations. Manages day-to-day labor relations matters, including the grievance process and job bidding. Participates in contract negotiations, including preparation, drafting language and economic proposals, and reviewing and distributing collective bargaining agreements. Leads employee engagement and recognition initiatives. Promotes Sun Chemical in the community through active participation in the Chamber of Commerce, charitable organizations, and community events. Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law. Leads and develops an HR Generalist REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. SAP SuccessFactors experience is preferred; WorkForce Software experience is also preferred, though experience with any automated time and absence platform is ideal. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. A minimum of 7 years of progressive human resource management experience. At least two years of HR experience working with unions and strong knowledge of labor relations. Experience with HRIS platforms such as SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle, or iCIMS. Experience providing HR leadership to salaried employees. Experience providing HR leadership to hourly employees in a manufacturing environment. Experience with problem-solving and continuous improvement. PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Advanced HR certification or a master’s degree in Human Resources PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is highly desired BENEFITS We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired. The base pay range listed is a good-faith estimate of what Sun Chemical may offer to new hires for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), relevant experience, education, certifications, and alignment with the minimum job qualifications. Additional considerations may include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity within Sun Chemical. #J-18808-Ljbffr