Human Resources Director

About Us

Dymax, part of the Bachmann Chemical & Engineering family of brands is based out of Torrington, Connecticut. Dymax is globally recognized as a pioneer in the development of light-curable adhesives and curing equipment. Today, our expansive portfolio of innovative adhesives, coatings, and maskants are supported by dispense solutions and cutting-edge UV and LED light-curing equipment. Unlike our competitors who supplying standard products, Dymax focuses on the customer experience by tailoring solutions that help customers lower costs, reduce their carbon footprint, improve efficiency, and drive profitability. Our focus on being a customer intimate organization has led us to where we are today: a rapidly expanding force within our industry, an innovative product portfolio, extraordinary employees, and a bright future based on creating quality offerings with a dedication to business growth.

About You

We’re seeking a result-focused, innovative, self-driven, and well-qualified individual to join our talented team as our Human Resources Director. Based out of our Torrington Connecticut location, you will collaborate intimately with the business, delivering both strategic guidance and hands-on support across various HR disciplines. This includes talent management, employee relations, coaching, development, compensation, conflict management, organizational development, and training. The HR Director crafts comprehensive business plans to effectively address these areas. Key duties encompass managing employee relations, administering performance systems, ensuring legal compliance, and overseeing benefits, payroll, and HRIS operations. Additionally, the HR Director spearheads HR projects, optimizes shared service efficiencies, and guarantees that global performance management processes are both effective and aligned with the company’s objectives.

In addition, you will:

• Work closely with site management, regional shared service, and global HR process owners to develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives. Act as a key change agent, supporting organizational design, growth, and restructuring processes.
• Along with site HR Business Partner, act as the first point of contact for all on-site employee relations issues, ensuring they are handled fairly and legally. Collaborate with the centralized HR shared services for complex matters and to ensure consistent policy application across the company.
• Facilitate the performance management process at the site, including goal setting, feedback, and employee development plans. Partner with regional HR  shared services and global process owners on talent management strategies and succession planning.
• Identify training needs and individual executive coaching needs. Participate in evaluation and monitoring of success of training programs. Follow-up to ensure training objectives are met.  Work with regional shared services to manage training requests, budget, and optimize spend.
• Ensure all HR policies and procedures are implemented consistently at the site level. Stay updated with employment laws and regulations. Work with the regional shared service HR team to update and maintain site-specific compliance.
• Provide strategic direction for employee benefits programs, payroll processing, and HRIS activities ensuring compliance with legal standards, and overall business objectives.
• Lead and participate in HR projects, roll-outs, and initiatives, ensuring the site's needs and perspectives are considered.

Requirements

You should have:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (or equivalent work experience).
• 12+ years of HR experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, and functional organizations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and HR trends.
• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred
• Strategic thinking to align HR initiatives with organizational goals.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and guide the HR team.
• Cross-cultural competence for understanding diverse perspectives.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities for data-driven decision-making.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Ethical and trustworthy behavior in handling sensitive information.

Benefits

Our company offers its employees:

• Attractive salaries
• Personal growth opportunities
• Excellent benefits packages that include:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401K)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Generous Paid Time Off and Public Holidays
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Free uniforms and footwear
• Training & Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Resources

Salary Range: $136,000-$205,000

Our company takes the compensation of its employees very seriously and considers several factors when determining the total compensation package including but not limited to location, market range, skills, knowledge, experience, and abilities. The base salary range represents the low and high end of our company's salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range. The range listed is just one component of our company's total compensation packages for employees.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, domestic violence status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.