Head of Recruiting & HR

About Laboratory Testing
Laboratory Testing (LTI) has been the trusted testing partner for mission-critical industries since 1984, when Robert W. McVaugh opened its doors as a local metallurgical lab. Today, LTI is ISO 17025 and NADCAP accredited, running destructive and non-destructive testing, machining, and calibration services for close to 3,000 customers across the aerospace, defense, space, and nuclear supply chains.
The company is still led by the McVaugh family, now in its third generation, and partnered with Kanbrick, a long-term investment firm, to bring operating support and capital to its next phase of growth without losing what built it.
LTI enters an exciting period of growth with a strong people foundation and a culture that is genuinely lived. We are looking for a Director of People & Leadership who can build on that foundation as the business grows, strengthening the leadership, talent and organizational capabilities LTI will need for its next chapter while ensuring the day-to-day People function runs exceptionally well.
You will lead a team of three: a Recruiter, HR Generalist and HR Business Partner.
LTI expects to grow organically and through acquisition, creating the need for stronger succession planning, leadership development, career paths, talent acquisition and people systems. You will help shape those capabilities while remaining close to the business and the people who make it successful.
On-site presence is expected at LTI's Hatfield headquarters and, as the company grows through acquisition, at newly integrated operations when the work requires it.
Build and lead LTI's approach to succession planning, talent review, leadership and manager development, workforce planning and career progression. Help leaders identify and develop high-potential talent, build stronger teams and create clearer opportunities for employees to grow their careers at LTI.

You should be energized by both improving what is already working and building something new when needed. Lead People Operations Excellence
Lead and continuously improve LTI's core people operations, including employee relations, compliance, onboarding, performance management and HR systems. Own and continue to enhance the annual performance cycle and ensure consistent HR practices across LTI's locations. Serve as a trusted resource to leaders on complex employee matters and maintain strong multi-state compliance, partnering with outside employment counsel when needed.
Own ADP Workforce Now and other People technology, ensuring accurate data and looking continuously for ways technology can simplify work and improve the manager and employee experience.
Develop and own LTI's compensation philosophy, including pay ranges, career frameworks and a stronger connection between performance and rewards. Partner with Finance on annual compensation planning and ensure LTI's approach supports its ability to attract, retain and motivate great people.
Lead LTI's benefits strategy and administration, including plan design, renewals and broker management, balancing a strong employee experience with thoughtful management of plan economics.
Lead talent acquisition strategy across LTI, from frontline and technical roles through senior leadership. Partner closely with the Recruiter and business leaders to build stronger talent pipelines, improve the hiring and candidate experience and strengthen LTI's employer brand.
Help Scale LTI’s Culture
Help ensure those fundamentals remain a meaningful part of how LTI operates as the company grows, supporting managers and teams in bringing the culture to life rather than allowing it to become words on a wall.
The goal is not to replace what has made the company successful, but to preserve the best of it while helping the organization evolve for its next stage.
A People or HR Director from a growth-oriented manufacturer, industrial services company, technical services business or other operational environment who is ready for a larger opportunity to build.
A high-performing HR business partner or People leader from a larger organization who has led meaningful talent and organizational work and is ready to move from advising the business to owning the outcome.
A People leader from a founder- or family-led company who has helped an organization navigate meaningful growth or change.
Embrace technology and AI , actively experimenting with new tools and using them to improve quality, speed and business outcomes.
Bring ambition with humility , respecting what has made a successful family-led company special while earning the trust to challenge, improve and help it grow.
Compensation for this role is competitive, with performance-based incentive compensation. LTI offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off and holidays, and company-paid life and disability insurance.

Laboratory Testing is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.