Regional Human Resources Manager

Specialty Minerals Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty minerals company seeks a Regional HR Manager to lead HR initiatives across North America. This strategic role involves fostering a high-performing workplace, ensuring compliance, and promoting talent development. The ideal candidate will have significant HR experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive organizational change.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health/Dental/Vision plans

401k company match

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Educational Assistance

Employee Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive HR experience, with 5 years in HR generalist role.
• Experience supporting Canadian operations is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor on workforce planning and organization design.
• Oversee recruiting and selection processes, promoting inclusive hiring.
• Manage compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Savvy

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Office

HRIS systems

Job description

Overview

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.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
• Health/Dental/Vision plans
• 401k company match
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Assistance Plan

Job Summary

As a strategic business partner, the Regional HR Manager will lead the HR agenda across North American operations to support a high-performing, innovative, and inclusive workplace. This role is both strategic and hands-on, responsible for delivering integrated human capital solutions aligned with business priorities.

The successful candidate will foster a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and talent development, while ensuring tactical HR compliance and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & HR Partnership: Serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders on workforce planning, organization design, and culture transformation. Translate business strategy into HR initiatives that drive performance, employee experience, and operational outcomes. Champion data-driven decision making and provide insights through people analytics.
• Recruiting & Selection: Oversee the recruiting and selection process, in coordination with HR Shared Services. Assist management in evaluating open positions, defining requirements, and conducting selection interviews. Promote inclusive hiring practices and strong MTI branding.
• Compensation & Benefits: Ensure application of the MTI Compensation Philosophy and Processes, including compensation for new hires, promotions, and annual planning. Obtain necessary approvals for pay decisions and benefit program improvements within the Global Total Compensation Framework.
• Labor Relations (where applicable): Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement labor relations strategies where unions or works councils are present. Participate actively in union negotiations, focusing on pay and benefit changes.
• Employee Relations: Oversee the employee experience at MTI, fostering a positive work environment through proactive relations and issue resolution. Promote the MTI Values, emphasizing Diversity and engaging a diverse workforce.
• Compliance: Manage compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Ensure transparent and timely communication regarding organizational changes. Address grievances promptly.
• Performance Management: Oversee the performance review process, provide coaching, and assist in addressing performance issues. Support employee development initiatives.
• Organization Development: Act as a consultant for organizational assessment, structure, and effectiveness. Lead initiatives for high-performance work systems.
• Talent Management: Identify key talent, support succession planning, and oversee development plans.
• Operational Excellence: Apply continuous improvement methodologies to HR processes, acting as a champion for operational excellence.
• Other duties or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 3+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 5 years in an HR generalist role, preferably in manufacturing; experience supporting Canadian operations is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven ability to coach and influence senior leaders.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Organizational savvy with the ability to influence and drive change within a matrix organization.
• Motivated self-starter capable of performing at strategic, tactical, and administrative levels.
• Experience in leading, motivating, and developing teams.
• Ability to simplify complex situations and processes, delivering operational value.
• Excellent IT skills, including MS Office and HRIS systems.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Experience with High Performance Work Systems is a plus.
• Flexibility to work the required hours, including overtime, holidays, and weekends, as necessary.

About Us:

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 various markets globally, including household and personal care, paper, foundry, steel, construction, and environmental solutions. In 2024, the company reported sales of $2.1 billion.