Human Resources Director - North America

Director Of Human Resources

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.

We're seeking a result-focused, innovative, self-driven, and well-qualified individual to join our talented team as our Director of Human Resources. Reporting into our Chief Experience Officer, you will lead and implement HR strategy and operations across North America by aligning HR programs with global goals and regional business priorities. Provide strategic guidance to site and functional leadership, oversee all HR sub-functions (talent, rewards, employee relations, compliance, and shared services), and foster an engaged and high-performing workforce. Provide coaching and mentorship to global Human Resources professionals and colleagues. This role is critical to Dymax's continued growth and evolution in North America. As the business scales, modernizes, and deepens global integration, the Director of Human Resources will play a central role in strengthening leadership capability, building scalable HR infrastructure, and fostering a high performance, values driven culture across a diverse, multi site manufacturing organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shape regional HR strategy to drive enterprise change and organizational transformation. Partner with executive and site leadership to design and execute change strategies that support growth, operational excellence, and cultural evolution. Develop communication and adoption plans that ensure sustainable, measurable business outcomes.
• Lead HR operations, employee relations, and compliance by leading the delivery of HR services, including recruitment, benefits, payroll, and HRIS, in North America, ensuring operational excellence, legal compliance, and consistent policy application. Proactively manage employee relations matters and ensure compliance with local North American laws (including, but not limited to, EEO, FMLA, ADA, and OSHA).
• Advance performance, talent management, and succession planning by leading North America's annual performance management and talent review. Partner with site and functional leaders to identify successors, build leadership capability, and strengthen the talent pipeline for critical positions.
• Drive total rewards, compensation equity, and talent management by implementing and monitoring North American compensation and benefits strategies consistent with BCE global frameworks. Ensure market competitiveness and pay equity, and provide recommendations on merit, market, promotion, and structural adjustments in coordination with Global HR.
• Advance training and leadership development by identifying skill and leadership gaps and partnering with global HR to design and deliver learning programs that enhance performance, productivity, and engagement across NA sites.
• Foster employee engagement and culture by acting as a visible HR leader at the Torrington site and across North America, maintaining regular engagement with employees and leaders. Champion initiatives that promote belonging, recognition, safety, and workforce satisfaction.
• Drive organizational change and communication. Support organizational transformation through structured change and communication plans. Partner with leaders to ensure adoption, integration, and sustainability of cultural and structural changes.
• Lead and support organizational change initiatives by providing guidance on communication, adoption, and cultural integration to ensure successful transformation across the region and drive measurable business impact.

Requirements

You should have:

• 12+ years of progressive HR/organizational development experience
• 5+ years managing a team or leading HR operations across multiple sites and globally.
• Strong expertise in HR strategy, employee relations, talent management, and compliance
• BS or BA Degree, Master's in Human Resources Management and/or equivalent preferred
• PHR or SHRM-C preferred
• Travel is up to 20%; intercontinental travel is required
• Proven experience advising senior leadership and driving change.
• Proficient in HRIS and data analytics (Workday, Oracle, etc.)
• Ethical integrity, discretion in handling sensitive matters, and strong business acumen.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Salary Range: $142,000-$224,000

This is a hybrid position with a general schedule of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote

Benefits

Dymax offers its employees:

• Attractive salaries, with bonus program eligibility
• Personal growth opportunities
• Excellent benefits packages that include:
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) - effective date of hire
• 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

Dymax 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 the Dymax 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 Dymax'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.

Dymax 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.