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About Vibrantz Technologies
Vibrantz Technologies (“Vibrantz” or “Company”) 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 customers globally, our innovations are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications to enhance the hue, functionality, safety and environmental footprint of everyday consumer products. Our key competencies in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology enable benefits like more 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 60 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents and employs roughly 4,000 individuals. We are building a strong, shared culture that 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 employees’ heads, 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.
Job Function
Reporting into the Director HR of Advanced Materials in the US, the Multi-Site Human Resource Manager will be based out of King of Prussia, PA and will be responsible for providing leadership, establishing and implementing human resources processes which support the strategic mission of the overall business for Advanced Materials. In addition to overseeing HR responsibilities for the King of Prussia site, this position will lead HR support for the Springfield, MA and Penn Yan, NY.
Responsibilities
Ensures a culture of openness and employee engagement.
Engages and aligns local HR resources on business strategy, HR agenda and related deliverables.
Manages all aspects of the HR function within the assigned geography including compensation, benefits, recruitment, retention and performance management by working within defined guidelines.
Manages the local implementation of global HR programs, processes and practices across sites of responsibility.
Provide management and site employees with coaching and consulting support in all areas of talent management, including selection, assessment, development, deployment, engagement and retention of talent.
Builds effective community involvement programs to attract and retain top talent. This includes working with local universities as well as supporting the Global HR brand to measure employee satisfaction.
Leads efforts and provides guidance on organization effectiveness, change and design interventions and initiatives within the respective geographic area of responsibility and aligned with global initiatives.
Assesses, prioritizes and represents geographic workforce needs and HR operations. Collaborates in identifying solutions, takes a lead role in their implementation and engages in ongoing assessment of HR process effectiveness and identification of improvement opportunities and solution.
Drives annual performance reviews, compensation and succession planning process. Ensure accurate and timely processing of benefits-related paperwork.
Work with Site HR representatives on creative, alternative staffing paths (local agencies, school outreach programs, job fairs, etc.).
Primary responsibility to keep current on all trends and issues that affect HR and alert Site contacts with the implications.
Work with federal, state, and local educational institutions to secure training grants and develop educational partnerships that strengthen our business and help develop associates.
Required Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Human Resources, Industrial Relations or a related field. Preferred Master’s Degree.
Minimum of 7 years of experience of HR leadership experience supporting all aspects of human resources
A passion and a high degree of aptitude for employee development, coaching/mentoring.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills.
Able to juggle competing demands, prioritize, work with a sense of urgency, meet deadlines, exceed expectations, and deliver on commitments in a fast-paced high energy environment.
Excellent customer services skills in dealing with internal and external customers at all levels.
Prior manufacturing experience required.
Solid working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and a technical aptitude for learning new systems.
Matrix management experience preferred.
Ability to promote the corporate culture through a demeanor of professionalism, helpfulness, respect, integrity, teamwork, drive to exceed expectations, and positive energy at all times.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacation, and 401K.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
The physical demands and working conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Vibrantz Technologies Inc. (“Vibrantz”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Location
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Vibrantz Technologies Inc. (“Vibrantz”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.