Human Resources Manager

Vibrantz Technologies Inc.•Mayfield Heights, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager partners with senior leadership to execute enterprise and regional HR strategies that support global business objectives. This role acts as a trusted advisor, delivering pragmatic HR solutions across the employee lifecycle while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities. The position drives consistency, compliance, and scalability of HR practices through collaboration with global teams and Centers of Excellence. Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose. 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 tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employ 4,500 individuals. Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages not only employees’ heads and hands and – uniquely – their hearts. 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. For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive human resources experience with strong business partner expertise across multiple HR disciplines.
Solid knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Demonstrated experience supporting senior leadership in a global or matrixed organization.
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect HR strategies to business outcomes and organizational performance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or professional HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP).
Experience working in manufacturing, industrial, or complex global environments.
Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday or UKG.
Strong influencing, stakeholder management, and change leadership capabilities in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

Partner with senior leaders to deliver HR strategies that support organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and employee engagement.
Lead and execute core HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, succession planning, and offboarding.
Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, and organizational change initiatives.
Collaborate with Centers of Excellence to implement HR programs, ensuring alignment, consistency, and effective execution across the organization.
Drive continuous improvement by leveraging data and insights to enhance HR processes, employee experience, and business outcomes.