Director and HR Business Partner

About ITT:

ITT is an industrial manufacturer of critical, engineered components that serve fast-growing end markets in transportation, flow, energy, aerospace and defense. The company’s differentiation is sustained through a combination of several factors: execution, the quality of its leadership and our DNA as an engineering leader. We have a clear purpose as an organization: to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs.

 The company generated 2023 revenues of $3.3 billion and is comprised of three distinct segments: 

• Motion Technologies ($1.5B revenue) is a global leader in brake pads, shock absorbers and sealing solutions for the automotive and rail markets
• Industrial Process ($1.1B revenue) is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps for the chemical, energy, mining and industrial markets
• Connect & Control Technologies ($0.7B) is a niche player in harsh environment connectors and control components in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.

 ITT is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with over 10,000 employees in more than 35 countries and sales in approximately 125 countries.

Position Summary

ITT- Connect and Control Technologies (CCT) Value Center is searching for a Director of Human Resources to partner with the Control Technologies Team. This individual will be the primary strategic HR Business Partner for the Control Technologies Business Unit.  The position has dual reporting into the CCT VP, HR and Global VP Control Technologies.  This role could be in Orchard Park, NY or Valencia, CA. 

 

Responsibilities include the development and tactical execution of HR Strategy in support of delivering business strategic plans and enterprise initiatives.  Proactively consults with clients and recommends HR strategic solutions to improve critical business outcomes and acting as a change agent.

Essential Responsibilities

• As an integral thought partner to the CT Leadership Team develops the people strategy in support of the business strategy and overall enterprise initiatives
• Leverages OD expertise to shape the culture, drive organizational growth, team effectiveness, change management, organizational design, and leadership development
• Executes CCT Talent strategy to grow and develop the talent bench and pipeline
• Drives culture initiatives to embed ITT High Performing Culture and strong employee relations
• Partners with leaders to develop and drive career paths
• Drives DEI initiatives
• Leads and develops the CT HR Business Partners across various locations
• Partner with COEs to support enterprise people priorities and initiatives
• Advises and coaches managers on complex employee relations issues (e.g. discipline, coaching, performance management) 
• Drives initiatives to drive employee engagement and reduce turnover

Position Requirements

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• 12 years of relevant progressive experience in Human Resources
• 5 years of people leadership
• Demonstrated ability to effectively influence, lead and transform
• Understanding of key business and financial drivers and demonstrated strong delivery of HR results
• Multi -functional experience working in a matrix environment, supporting multiple functional groups and working across multiple employee populations
• Proven influencing skills to drive results in a fast paced, matrix and complex environment 
• Analytical and critical thinking skills to develop solutions to business and people issues; use data analytics for insights and to develop actions
• Experience working in HRIS platforms, and proficient in Power Point and Excel.
• Ability to travel 30%

 

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Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.
Equal Pay Act Range

134,800 - 215,400