Vice President Human Resources

Essentra is seeking it's next Vice President of Human Resources for the Americas to be responsible for all people-based activity within the business from both an operational and a strategic perspective, working in close collaboration with the Americas leadership team, as a trusted colleague and advisor, delivering hands on proactive, practical and commercial oriented HR leadership.

The VP of Human Resources is responsible for leading the US HR team in the Americas region, during a period of business transformation, working directly with all members as appropriate. On a day to day basis, the VP of HR will translate the culture and business strategy into organizational capabilities, leading the initiatives and activities required to enable to attraction, development & retention of talent to deliver on these strategies. Additionally, a critical element is to provide appropriate challenge to existing HR thinking & practices to inform senior management decision making across the organization.

Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer the Vice President of Human Resources will be a member of the Global HR Leadership team and play a key role in developing the People Strategy and contributing to the HR programs that support its delivery.

Essesntra is a global market leader in plastic injection molded, vinyl dip molded and metal components with a portfolio of over 40,000+ products to meet our client’s needs. Our product range features caps and plugs, wire and cable management, flange protection, knobs, handles and grips, access hardware, PCB and electronics hardware. We have over 3000 colleagues that work diligently to deliver our Vision to be “The world’s leading responsible hassle-free supplier of essential industrial components."

Responsibilities

• Provide professional human resources and organizational development advice to the Chief Marketing Officer & President of Americas and Americas Leadership Team on all workforce matters.
• Promote and develop a culture of continuous improvement and excellent HR service provision, ensuring that services, policies and procedures comply with legislation and reflect best practice. Supporting organizational changes (restructuring, mergers, acquisitions and divestments), providing appropriate solutions to the business from an HR perspective.
• Responsibility for all Employee Relations and works with legal counsel on matters regarding employment litigation or potential litigation as in the EEOC charges and DOL Wage & Hour disputes;
• Lead HR services and related contracts to ensure that we achieve the highest standards of performance, compliance and accountability in our procedures, practices in the services and support we provide. Supports the local Site Compliance Officers (SCO’s) on matters of policy interpretation, etc.;
• Lead the development and delivery of our People Strategy, working collaboratively with the Leadership Teams, Global HR Leadership Team, to ensure everyone understands and responds to the needs of our people and continues to grow and develop as an employer of choice
• Acts as a trusted advisor and counsel to the Chief Marketing Officer & President of Americas. Providing feedback and appropriate challenge to ensure the right leadership behavior's are role modelled across the region from the top down.
• Ensure all organizational development strategies focus upon maintaining an exceptional company culture aligned to our People Strategy and underpinned by our Global Vision and Values. Leading and championing talent, performance management and employee engagement across the Americas region;
• Being an effective and challenging member of the Regional Leadership Team (AMLT) and Global HR leadership team participating fully in meetings and supporting the development of high performing teams in function and region;
• Lead, motivate and develop the US HR team to maximize employee engagement and performance. Promote, develop and embed a “one team” approach to HR in support of the delivery of a world class HR function
• Promote and inspire high standards in leadership and in the delivery of people management, including during organizational growth and change.
• Enhance our human resources function to achieve excellent service design, development, delivery and effective implementation of all workforce planning, education, training, and organizational development strategies. Ensuring HR operational effectiveness to deliver a hassle-free employee experience.

What’s in it for you:

• 401K
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Competitive compensation and bonus incentives

Required Experience:

• Resilience, pragmatism and robustness;
• A persuasive negotiator able to achieve consensus amongst differing opinions.
• Strengths in strategy development and operational implementation;
• Working at a pace and able to evolve HR to new standards and capabilities;
• An effective change agent and pragmatist, he/she will be prepared to roll up his/her sleeves and lead from the ‘front’;
• Core competencies in leadership, communication, change management, problem solving & adaptability;
• Strong evidence of developing and delivering highly pragmatic and commercially focused HR interventions which add value to bottom line business performance;
• Bachelor’s Degree required, MBA/HR Masters, preferred
• Market leading HR experience gained within complex organizations;
• Understanding of complex business issues and strategies;
• Confidence and credibility at all levels;
• A clear competence in operational people leadership;
• General business and commercial acumen;
• Track record of HR leadership experience, including managing remote overseas teams
• PHR, SPHR or SHRM-SP qualified or equivalent preferred
• Multi-site manufacturing / distribution sector experience
• Ambitious and driven with the capability to progress further in the organization beyond this role;
• Culturally sensitive and flexible with the ability to undertake extensive travel;
• Solid knowledge of US employment law; familiarity with regulations in regional countries (Canada, Mexico, Central America and Brazil.);
• Comfortable working in ambiguous situations;
• Experience of delivering significant and effective change management within HR and throughout the business;
• Committed, focused, able to influence and manages stakeholders well;
• Delivery and change oriented
• A track record of managing the needs of a growing and changing business having worked closely with highly commercially focused management teams to deliver change programs and improved business performance;
• International experience with the ability to operate effectively in a multi-cultural environment across multiple geographies;
• Energy and pace; straight forward in their approach;

Essentra Components is an Equal Opportunity & E-verify employer.