Regional HR Director – U.S. (Field Operations

Regional HR Director – Central U.S. (Field Operations)

Vaco/Highspring has been engaged by a Nationally Recognized Industry Leader to identify a Regional HR leader supporting a large, multi-state field operation. The role aligns directly with the company’s national HR and Talent strategy, partnering closely with both corporate leadership and on-site operations teams.

The Regional HR Director – Central U.S. will lead people operations and workforce strategy across multiple states, working closely with corporate HR leadership and field operations to strengthen engagement, retention, compliance, and labor relations in a dynamic, high-volume environment.

• Base Salary: $150,000 – $165,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
• Annual Incentive: 40% discretionary bonus opportunity
• Note:
  
  Bonus eligibility is tied to calendar year performance. Because the 2025 bonus cycle has already closed, the first bonus eligibility will be for 2026 performance, payable in 2027.
• Company Vehicle Provided (includes Insurance & Gas)

• Location & Travel: This is a 100% Onsite role based in Dallas, TX, with approximately 50% Travel across the Central Region (Texas, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Oklahoma, Colorado, Nebraska, Missouri, and Iowa). Candidates must currently reside in the Dallas Metro Area.
• Self-Starter: Must be proactive, highly motivated, and comfortable operating with autonomy in a complex, fast-paced environment.

• Lead and mentor a team of seven HR Business Partners supporting field operations across multiple states.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with frontline teams and executive leadership, ensuring alignment of people’s initiatives with business outcomes.
• Partner with senior leaders as a strategic advisor to drive workforce planning, retention, and engagement strategies across the region.
• Oversee all core HR functions including employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation, payroll, compliance, and workforce development.
• Manage union negotiations and labor relations, balancing business objectives with workforce needs.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, employee satisfaction, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate across HR and Operations to ensure consistent, high-quality people practices.
• Provide counsel on complex employment matters, risk management, and HR policy interpretation.

• Bachelor’s Degree is a Requirement
• 8+ years of HR leadership experience, including management of multi-site teams
• Demonstrated success driving engagement, retention, and performance outcomes across a distributed hourly workforce in a high Performance-Driven-Environment
• Proven experience with Union Negotiations & Labor Relations
• Industry background in environments such as retail, hospitality, manufacturing, logistics, or restaurant operations—organizations with large hourly work forces (FT, PT, and seasonal), multi-site operations, and complex employee relations structures
• Strong command of employment law, compliance, and workforce metrics
• Ability to operate effectively within fast-moving, customer-facing, and production-based settings where workforce stability, compliance, and safety are critical to success
• Data-driven, collaborative, and adept at influencing executive partners
• MBA &/or SHRM Cert. Preferred

• Salary: $150,000 – $165,000 (based on experience and qualifications)
• Bonus: 40% discretionary bonus opportunity (eligibility begins with 2026 performance year)
• Benefits Include:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company vehicle (insurance and gas included)
  • Public transit and parking benefits
  • Comprehensive training and professional development
  • Employee Assistance Program (counseling, legal, financial, care services)
  • Annual and quarterly performance reviews; pay-for-performance merit culture
  • Community engagement and volunteer opportunities

• This is a high-visibility opportunity for a hands-on, relationship-driven HR leader who thrives in multi-site, operationally complex environments. The ideal candidate combines strategic foresight with day-to-day approachability—someone equally comfortable advising executives as walking the floor alongside frontline employees.
• They bring a great attitude, strong initiative, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities while building trust, fostering engagement, and delivering measurable results across a large, diverse workforce.