Regional HR Manager
$95k - $125k/yr+ Bonus opportunities
Senior
Bachelor's
Remote in USA+1 moreMore locations: Chicago, IL, USA
RemoteUnited States (remote): Must be located in Illinois and able to commute to the Rosemont, IL office as needed.
People & HRHR Generalist & Employee Relations
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- At least five years of experience in human resources and supporting operations leadership.
- Experience providing field support in a multi-site or multi-location environment.
- Prior experience creating or implementing a people strategy for an hourly and salaried workforce.
- Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- Advanced skills using Google Workspace.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a demonstrated track record of developing effective relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to see the big picture and operate with perspective.
- Flexibility to support business operations during evening and weekend hours when needed.
- Reasonable access to an airport and willingness to travel up to 50% for business, including in-state, out-of-state, and some overnight travel.
- Ability to travel to Canada.
Responsibilities
- Implement and deliver human resources products, services, and solutions to the Midwest U.S. Collision Region to ensure effective HR service delivery.
- Consult with General Managers and Market Managers on business and people issues, including employee relations, change management, talent development, employee engagement, and performance management.
- Plan and support talent planning, performance reviews, career development, employee development, inclusion, diversity and equity, retention, and employee engagement initiatives in consultation with Operations and HR partners.
- Strategically develop and execute plans with Operations and HR partners to reduce turnover in high-turnover positions and markets.
- Develop and deploy resources and tools in the field to support a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, and measure employee engagement, turnover, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and municipal laws.
- Support and coach management positions as they create and act on individual development plans.
- Facilitate and support succession planning, performance management, performance planning, and other corporate talent management and HR programs.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for employee investigations; independently investigate and resolve employee relations issues, partnering with the Senior Manager, HR Business Partner, Operations, Centers of Excellence, and legal teams when necessary.
- Support local leaders with talent acquisition activities as needed and as directed by the Talent Acquisition Manager and HR Business Partner.
- Help ensure markets and shops maintain a positive and inclusive work environment.
- Oversee escalation and resolution of HR questions, issues, and requests to appropriate channels, including HR Centers of Excellence and FreshService, and champion the field HR model.
- Develop and execute people programs that support a high-performance culture.
- Support a high-performing, cohesive, collaborative, growth-focused team.
- Provide HR support for acquisitions in the assigned division.
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual English and Spanish language skills are strongly preferred.
About the company
The Boyd Group is a North American collision repair and auto glass company. It runs a network of repair shops that fix damaged vehicles and replace or repair windshields and glass. Each shop provides on-site assessments, repairs, refinishing, and customer service to return vehicles to pre-accident condition. The business model centers on owning and consolidating a large number of collision repair centers to leverage scale, standardized processes, and a consistent customer experience. Unlike many competitors, Boyd grew aggressively through acquisitions, building a nationwide presence in both Canada and the United States and becoming the largest collision repair operator in Canada before expanding south of the border. The company aims to be the leading auto collision and glass repair platform in North America by delivering reliable repairs, transparent service, and a broad network that makes it easy for customers to access its shops.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Winnipeg, Canada
Founded
1990
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 sales rose 29.9% to $1.014 billion, with EBITDA margins reaching 13.4%.
- Joe Hudson synergy realization accelerated by August 12, 2026, ahead of schedule.
- Pro forma leverage improved to 2.8x by August 2026, expanding acquisition flexibility.
What critics are saying
- Debt jumped to $2.0 billion on March 31, 2026, pressuring interest coverage.
- Q1 2026 net loss of $7.9 million shows GAAP profits lag operational growth.
- Joe Hudson integration still risks shop disruption; missed synergies would stall deleveraging into 2027.
What makes The Boyd Group unique
- Boyd Group dominates fragmented collision repair through 1,301 locations after Joe Hudson on January 9, 2026.
- Gerber and Boyd brands anchor insurer relationships across North America, supporting national scale.
- Project 360 and 80% calibration internalization create repeatable margin leverage beyond pure acquisitions.
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Benefits
- Annual Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- Free Prescription or Non-Prescription Safety Glasses
- Annual Voluntary Uniform Stipend