IPS Corporation Hiring for Human Resources Manager at Compton, CA Full Time

Job Title: Human Resources Manager
Department: Human Resources
Matrix Reporting To: CHRO

About the Company:
IPS Corporation is a global, market-leading provider of solvent cements, adhesives and specialized plumbing products. Founded in 1955 in Los Angeles, CA, IPS began by producing clear cements for laminating acrylic sheet for aircraft canopies. Today, IPS, with its three Divisions, has eight manufacturing plants and nine distribution centers supporting sales to a diverse set of end markets in 85 countries.

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is the lead support Finance and IT functions for IPS. The HR Manger will be responsible for efforts regarding organization planning, development, performance management, recruiting, employee relations, compensation and the execution of special programs. All tasks should be in alignment with the company’s strategy and be designed to achieve maximum effectiveness and success.
The incumbent is also responsible for the development, modification, coordination and implementation of policies covering employment, employee relations, salary administration, engagement, communication and retirement. This role will report functionally to the CHRO.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for key talent and management development including consulting with the organization’s leaders regarding team development and personal/professional development of employees.
• Develops and leads process for regular cross functional movement in the organization.
• Provides leadership in the development of a sustainable high performance/high commitment workforce.
• Drives corporate processes supporting career development, talent management and organizational reviews. Responsible for conducting Organizational Talent Assessment (OTA) talent reviews and succession plans for the businesses supported and proactively works to achieve the expected outcomes and leadership continuity.
• Advises management as a strategic business partner, change agent, and member of the business unit and functional staff.
• Leads in developing best practices and implementing policies and processes as applicable.
• Manages day-to-day employee relations including problem solving, counseling, coaching, fact-finding, and related
• Joins with the leadership to champion the IPS Business System. The business system is the organizational culture that encompasses continuous improvement and policy deployment of strategic initiatives. Ensures there is effective visual management for the teams supported.
• Directs internal communications regarding site activities, HR programs, business updates and organizational changes ensuring the workforce is informed and engaged.
• Directs recruiting and employment activities to ensure the timely placement of qualified employees in salaried, hourly and temporary positions.
• Develops policies, procedures and controls regarding key HR metrics (safety, recruiting, compensation and benefits, employee satisfaction, on-time performance appraisals, turnover, etc.)
• Leads the Engagement Survey process including implementation of actions to improve employee engagement.
• Conducts research into HR programs, policies and employment law and recommend strategies, changes or innovations where appropriate.
• Properly execute corporate policies and HR programs ensuring superior quality, deliver and cost.
• Engages in community relations and otherwise represents the Company to the public when necessary.
• Ensures compliance with employment-related laws. Represent, or aid in the representation of, the Company on related litigation.
• Administers wage and salary policies while ensuring competitive rates of pay and competitive benefits. Conduct benchmarking to ensure competitiveness.
• Proactively spends time engaging with employees in their work environments.
• Travel required up to 10% of time.

Critical Competencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily including being fluent in English. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Change Management: A combination of mental flexibility, creativity, conceptual ability and judgment. Ability to lead and manage change process for the organization effectiveness. An analytical and effective human resources problem-solver, with a strong strategic orientation; someone who deals effectively with both macro “big picture” issues, as well as detailed tactical activity involved in developing appropriate programs.
• Strong interpersonal savvy: A good listener with outstanding interpersonal qualities and a natural, effective consultative style. Someone who is sought out for their opinions and counsel and who can forge and maintain close relationships, both internally and externally. A highly-motivated team player who contributes to an atmosphere in which people work together, enthusiastically and effectively, in producing outstanding results.
• Results driven: An energetic, resourceful and hands on individual with a strong service orientation, someone who commits herself/himself fully to the job and who is dedicated to developing and delivering outstanding work – consistently revisits, rethinks and proactively explores opportunities to improve the Human Resources function, and its support of the organization’s mission and objectives. Ability to maneuver between strategic thinking, planning and tactical execution.
• Managerial Courage: Willing to say what needs to be said, take a tough stand, and give candid / frank feedback when necessary.
• Ability to Deal with Paradox: Must have the ability to work in a very fluid environment and deal with seeming opposite concepts and tasks.
• Strong Organizational Agility: Must be comfortable working in a highly matrixed environment and influencing without authority.
• Leadership: Self starter who leads by example; effective in working with, and through others.
• Influence: Must possess excellent persuasion and leadership skills in order to gain consensus regarding organizational strategy and policy that will inevitably involve continuous change and improvement. Prior experience in organizations committed to the principles of continuous improvement. Possess a continuous improvement mindset.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources/labor relations or related field required.
• Master’s Degree in business, human resources/labor relations or related field a plus.
• Minimum of five years of progressive HR experience with a multi-national company is preferred with experience in HR generalist background and developed technical expertise in talent acquisition, talent management, leadership development and succession planning, performance management, change management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and driving culture change.
• A demonstrated track record of effectively developing HR strategies and executing plans to achieve those strategies, leading to improved organization effectiveness and business results.
• Must have experience working with a wide range of levels within the employee base in order to develop and implement practices and programs that drive performance and attract and retain top talent.
• Must have experience with local labor law and other relevant laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in many aspects of cultural transformation, including business process improvement, change management, diversity initiatives and the integration of people, systems and technologies in high performance management teams.
• Must have experience operating in a complex, global organization and industry including collaborating with colleagues in multiple business units, continents and diverse cultures.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate future workforce needs and to influence the business leaders to invest in innovative talent strategies to ensure that we develop and retain the talent required to achieve our long term strategy.

Job Type: Full-time