Manager, Human Resources Shared Services

Minerals Technologies•Bethlehem, PA

About The Position

Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) is a leading, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a broad range of mineral and mineral-based products, related systems and services. MTI serves a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including household and personal care, paper, foundry, steel, construction and environmental solutions around the world. The company reported global sales of $2.1 billion in 2024.MTI focuses on two major segments – Consumer & Specialties and Engineered Solutions. Our Consumer & Specialities segment offers technologically enhanced products to consumer-driven end markets plus specialty additives that become functional components in a variety of consumer and industrial goods. This segment includes our Household & Personal Care and Specialty Additives product lines. The Household & Personal Care product line provides mineral-to-market products that serve consumer-oriented end markets including Pet Care, Personal Care, Fabric Care, Edible Oil, and Renewable Fuel Purification. Our Specialty Additives product line provides mineral-based technologies serving Paper, Packaging, Sealants & Adhesives, Paint & Coatings, Ceramics, Plastics, Food & Pharmaceutical markets. Our Engineered Solutions segment offers advanced process technologies and solutions that are designed to improve our customers’ manufacturing processes and projects. This segment includes our High-Temperature Technologies and Environmental & Infrastructure product lines. Our High-Temperature Technologies product line offers specially-formulated blends and technologies primarily for Foundry and Steelmaking industries. Our Environmental & Infrastructure product line provides waterproofing, water purification, remediation and other fluid management technologies for critical projects for Remediation, Water Purification, and Infrastructure. MTI is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all employees. In our offices around the world, our differences are respected and valued as essential to MTI’s continued growth and innovation. Our goal is to ensure that all employees at MTI experience our workplace as a welcoming and respectful environment where they can achieve their full potential. Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced HR professional to lead two critical functions: HR Shared Services and Talent Acquisition. This role is ideal for a strategic yet hands-on leader who excels at building efficient HR processes, driving operational excellence, and delivering an exceptional employee experience. You will oversee the full talent acquisition lifecycle, manage a centralized HR service delivery model, and ensure that HR processes, transactions, and systems are standardized and optimized across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
5+ years of progressive HR experience, including both talent acquisition and HR operations leadership.
Demonstrated experience building or managing HR Shared Services or centralized HR functions.
Strong understanding of HR systems (PeopleSoft, iCIMS, Kronos, or similar).
Proven ability to streamline processes, implement standards, and drive cross-functional collaboration.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and change‑leadership skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a high level of ownership.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Leadership
Lead, develop, and mentor the Talent Acquisition team to deliver high-quality recruitment strategies that attract top talent.
Partner with business leaders to anticipate workforce needs and provide consultative guidance on hiring plans.
Oversee employer branding, sourcing strategies, recruitment technology, and data-driven hiring metrics.
Ensure a seamless candidate experience from application through onboarding.
HR Shared Services & Operations
Lead the HR Shared Services team responsible for employee transactions, data integrity, and end-to-end HR service delivery.
Design, implement, and continuously improve standardized HR processes, standard work, and workflows.
Ensure accurate and compliant execution of HR transactions, including onboarding, offboarding, job changes, compensation updates, and workforce administration.
Monitor HR service levels and drive efficiency through automation, quality assurance, and process optimization.
HR Systems & Process Governance
Partner with HRIS to maintain and enhance system functionality, data quality, and security.
Develop dashboards, service metrics, and reporting tools that support informed decision making across HR and the business.
Ensure adherence to HR policies, regulatory compliance, and audit requirements.
People Leadership & Collaboration
Lead and inspire a high-performing team across recruitment and HR operations.
Collaborate with COEs, HRBPs, and business leaders to ensure alignment of HR programs and organizational priorities.
Promote a culture of service excellence, continuous improvement, and employee-centric HR operations.
OE/Lean
Actively participates in the implementation of sustainable improvement processes, such as 5S, Kaizen, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Daily Management Control, Standard Work and Problem Solving.