Director, People & Organizational Strategy

MicroCare•New Britain, CT

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Imagine working for a company that knows their employees are the key to its success, a company that provides exceptional results while being environmentally conscious and ahead of the curve in research and development; MicroCare LLC is that company. We are a trusted global provider of critical cleaning solutions with a best-in-class employee population. Currently we are searching for a Director, People & Organizational Strategy to join our growing team! MicroCare, LLC is an ISO 9001:2015 registered company specializing in cleaning coating and lubricating fluids used in the installation and manufacture of a broad range of products in the electronics, medical, fiber optic and metal fabricating industries. Since 1983 we have pioneered hundreds of environmentally progressive and sustainable products in response to emerging regulatory demands and our customers' evolving cleaning and coating needs. Voted as one of the best places to work in Connecticut, two years in a row , MicroCare is a company with a heart. At all our facilities in Connecticut and across the globe, we work in a cheerful, inclusive, and collaborative environment where we respect, encourage, and support our customers, our suppliers and each other. We like to laugh; have fun and we make an important impact. MicroCare LLC offers competitive salaries and benefits: Medical, Dental, Disability, 401k plan, Holiday and Paid Time Off. We strive to connect with, engage with and improve the lives of our employees, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. We are headquartered in central Connecticut accessible from both Greater Hartford and New Haven. This position is located at our New Britain facility. POSITION OVERVIEW: Serve as trusted strategic partner to CEO, playing a critical role in the execution of high-level business goals and human capital. Hybrid role, creating a strategic and future ready organization, aligning workforce, culture and talent with operations and growth objectives.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The job requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
Project Management training/certification
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in HR, operations, strategy, or general management
Experience in a manufacturing, chemical, industrial, or regulated environment strongly preferred
Proven ability to lead enterprise-wide initiatives and influence senior leaders
Strong understanding of HR fundamentals, organizational design, and change management
Demonstrated ability to operate with discretion, judgment, and integrity
Availability to travel across company locations to support strategic, operational, and people initiatives
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
Project management experience and holding key stakeholders accountable
Proven high impact on culture development
History of successful KPI implementation, driving the organization’s people and business goals forward
Effective communicator across leadership teams and with demonstrated ability to influence
Cultivator of talent, experienced in succession planning and designing the organization of the future
High emotional intelligence with proven examples of building trust and partnerships
Analytical and data-driven decision making

Nice To Haves

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working closely with a CEO and/or Board of Directors
Background in private equity-backed or high-growth organizations
Exposure to M&A integration, organizational transformation, or multi-site operations
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect people strategy to financial and operational outcomes

Responsibilities

Act as a thought partner to the CEO on strategy, organizational effectiveness, and execution of workforce alignment, culture, talent and operations to achieve growth objectives across all locations.
Translate strategic priorities into actionable, cross-functional initiatives with clear ownership, milestones, and outcomes. Identify bottlenecks and mitigation actions.
Apply P&L understanding to couple human capital ROI to financial outcomes.
Lead and manage critical enterprise initiatives (e.g., growth programs, integrations, organizational redesign, operational excellence efforts).
Drive alignment and accountability across the executive team and functional leaders.
Partner with the CEO to develop and prepare content for Board meetings, strategic reviews, and critical stakeholder engagements, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
Lead the company’s Human Resources strategy and function, ensuring alignment with business strategy and operational needs.
Oversee talent management, workforce planning, performance management, compensation, and succession planning.
Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations across all operating locations.
Serve as a coach and advisor to senior leaders on people, performance, and organizational issues.
Partner with functional leaders and foster a high-trust, high-performance environment grounded in safety, accountability, integrity, operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Ensure culture and values evolve and are embedded in systems, processes, and day-to-day decision making.
Establish and sustain a disciplined enterprise operating cadence, including executive meetings, KPI and performance reviews, and regular strategic updates.
Strengthen cross-functional communication, decision-making, and execution across the organization.
Anticipate organizational challenges and work collaboratively across teams to address issues and enhance overall effectiveness.
Other duties as assigned.