HR Director, North America

1063 Vibrantz Color Solutions LLC; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibrantz Technologies in Ashtabula, OH, is seeking an experienced HR Director, North America, to lead HR strategies for 400+ union and non-union employees across the region. You will travel between sites in the US and Canada and partner with total rewards, talent management, and payroll teams to drive people initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 10+ years as an HRBP, and strong labor relations experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, HR, industrial relations or related field.
• 10+ years as a Human Resources Business Partner.
• 5+ years supervising staff; strong labor relations background.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (Workday/UKG preferred).
• Proven leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy for North America across union and non-union sites.
• Oversee workforce planning, performance, compensation, and succession.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and safety standards across regions.
• Collaborate with total rewards, talent management and payroll teams.
• Manage relationships with union reps and CBAs; resolve workplace conflicts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

HRIS

Payroll

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management or HR

MBA or advanced certification (preferred)

Tools

Workday

UKG

Job description

About Vibrantz Technologies

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 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. For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com.

Location

Ashtabula, OH

Total Rewards

We offer comprehensive total rewards packages including base pay, variable incentive programs, 401K, medical, dental, vision, life & disability and variety of well-being resources that meet the needs of our diverse workforce. Union benefits are governed by the applicable collective bargaining unit agreement. $180,147.89 - $225,184.86 Vibrantz is committed to maintaining pay transparency in accordance with applicable laws and best practices. Compensation for this position will be determined based on a combination of factors, including education, professional certifications, relevant experience, and other job-related considerations permitted by law.

Job Description

Role Overview

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.

Key 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.
• Coordinated 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.

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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Equal Opportunity

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, cree, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex gender, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Company Overview

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.