Manager, Human Resources

Director, Human Resources page is loaded## Director, Human Resourceslocations: Hatfield, PAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 15 Days Agojob requisition id: JR-621**Job Description:**We are seeking an HR Director to join our Penn Color team. You will play a pivotal role in executing HR strategies that align with organizational goals, with a strong focus on building and implementing a comprehensive HR roadmap.This is a true HR generalist role that requires a well-rounded background across all functional areas of Human Resources, including Recruitment & Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits, Training & Development, Compliance & Legal, HR Policies & Procedures, HRIS (specifically Workday), Workforce Planning & Talent Management, Health & Safety, Change Management, and Employee Relations.This position requires someone who can balance strategic and tactical responsibilities, shaping long-term HR programs and strategies while remaining hands-on in daily operations. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who thrives on building from the ground up, with the ability to design and implement programs that drive engagement, talent development, and operational excellence while fostering trusted relationships with leaders and employees.A deep understanding of manufacturing environments is essential. The ultimate goal of this role is to help Penn Color achieve recognition as a “Best Company to Work For.”This position will have one direct report and report to the Vice President of Human Resources. It is an onsite role (no hybrid option), located at our Hatfield, PA Corporate facility, with a business casual environment.**Key Responsibilities:*** **Strategic HR Leadership & Program Design:** Partner with the VP of HR to execute the multi-year HR Roadmap by designing, building, and optimizing HR programs and processes that strengthen Penn Color’s people foundation. Focus areas include talent management, leadership development, performance enablement, total rewards, onboarding, and recognition. Ensure programs are scalable, compliant, and aligned with both operational needs and long-term business strategy.* **Corporate Site Business Partner**: Serve as the primary HR partner for the Corporate site, supporting leadership and department managers on all aspects of HR including by not limited to Employee Relations, workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational design.* **Leadership Coaching & Support**: Provide trusted counsel to leaders on performance management, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness, ensuring alignment with business and people priorities.* **Employee Relations**: Support the HR Generalist in managing day-to-day employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and timely resolution of issues.* **Talent Acquisition & Development**: Partner with Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers to attract, onboard, and develop a diverse, high-caliber workforce. Design and deliver training programs that build capability and support career growth.* **Training & Capability Building**: Design, deliver, and evaluate training programs that enhance employee skills, leadership capability, and organizational effectiveness. Ensure learning initiatives align with business goals and support a culture of continuous development.* **Employee Experience & Culture**: Champion Penn Color’s Core Values by fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture. Develop initiatives that strengthen engagement, retention, and cross-functional collaboration.* **Data-Driven Insights**: Utilize HRIS (Workday) to monitor workforce trends, ensure data accuracy, and provide actionable insights to inform decision-making.* **Compliance & Policy Stewardship**: Maintain compliance with employment laws and internal policies while driving continuous improvement in governance and process consistency.* **Manufacturing & Global Alignment**: Apply knowledge of manufacturing environments to address unique workforce challenges, while ensuring alignment with global HR practices and standards.* **Team Leadership**: Lead, coach, and develop one HR Generalist responsible for supporting daily HR operations and employee engagement activities.**Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or HR certification; Master’s degree preferred.* 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with a strong background in manufacturing environments.* Familiarity with program designs, implementation and change management* Strong knowledge of labor laws, safety regulations, and HR best practices within a manufacturing setting.* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.* Experience with HR technologies and systems, with a focus on process optimization and efficiency.* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement.* Workday experience a plus**Working Conditions:*** This position is based in a manufacturing facility, requiring occasional travel to other sites as needed.* The role may require working beyond standard business hours to meet deadlines or address urgent HR matters.* We are a 5 day, 3 shift operation and from time to time will need to attend early or late meetings to accommodate all 3 shifts.Penn Color offers many tangible and intangible benefits to our full-time employees:Tangible benefits include:* *Highly competitive compensation** *A choice between 3 outstanding medical plans** *401K with a strong company match** *PTO to balance your life** *Additional company perks** *And More!*Our intangible benefits really set us apart:* *Unmatched company stability** *Long-term career opportunity** *True open door, friendly environment** *Ability to "own" your role** *Company events that bring us all together**If you desire a long-term career, want to work alongside an exceptional group of people, and wish to use your talents to shape a world-class company, then we are your employer of choice!**Penn Color, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.******At Penn Color, we inspire the world’s leading brands to push the boundaries of color and function.**********We are a third-generation, family owned, global developer and manufacturer of color and functional additive masterbatches, compounds, and liquid pigmented dispersions.**********The unique position that Penn Color holds in the industry makes a difference for customers: as a global leader, Penn Color is a stable and dependable partner, offering world-class knowledge, experience and capabilities; as a privately held company, Penn Color is fast, nimble, willing to take calculated risks, and easy to do business with.***** #J-18808-Ljbffr