HR Director, North America

Vibrantz Technologies•Ashtabula, OH

75d•$180,148 - $225,185•Hybrid

About The Position

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions. Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz's technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof titles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and echo-friendly paints. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employe 4,500 individuals. Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our four core values that focus on winning with customers, striving for excellence, championing people, and doing the right thing. Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 Billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai. Reporting into the Vice President, Human Resources Manager, the HR Director, North America will be based out of Ashtabula, OH and will travel between various sites in the US and Canada. The HR Director will be responsible for providing HR leadership and strategies that support 400+ union and non-union employees across North America within our Color Solutions business unit. This position may assist other Business units within the region.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business management, Human Resources, Industrial Relations or a related field
10+ years’ experience as a Human Resources Business Partner
5+ years managing direct reports.
Labor relations experience required.
Experience working in HRIS and Payroll systems
Demonstrate effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree or certification
HR experience in a manufacturing environment
Workday and UKG experience

Responsibilities

Manages, coaches and develops local HR resources on business strategy, HR agenda and related deliverables.
Manages the HR strategy including the implementation of global HR programs, processes and practices across the assigned geographic area.
Leads the workforce planning process and efforts. Provides guidance on organization effectiveness, change and design interventions, and initiatives within the respective geographic area of responsibility and aligned with global initiatives.
Manages employee relations in union and non-union environments.
Acts as a mediator between management and employees to resolve conflicts, address complaints, and improve workplace relations.
Investigates ethics and compliance concerns, documents and reports on findings, and implements resolutions.
Collaborates with the total rewards (compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, payroll and talent management) centers of excellence (COE) teams by creating, updating and executing on HR goals, initiatives and programs while working within the defined guidelines.
Manages the direct and indirect labor talent acquisition. Works with (and acts as) Site HR representative on creative, alternative staffing paths (local agencies, school outreach programs, job fairs, etc.). Work with federal, state, and local educational institutions to secure training grants and develop educational partnerships that strengthen our business and help develop associates.
Drives annual performance reviews, compensation and succession planning processes.
Ensures employees understand benefit offerings and timely enrollment in benefit plans. Oversees the leave of absence process.
Coordinates the talent review process with site leaders including identifying top talent, creating succession plans and individual career plans.
Partners with the talent management team to identify employee and leader training and development needs and executes learning and development initiatives at assigned geographic locations.
Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal labor laws, including OSHA regulations and EEOC standards. Promotes a safe and inclusive work environment across all sites.
Oversees and manages relationships with union representatives, negotiates collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), handle grievances, and ensures compliance with union contracts.