Director of Human Resources

Company Overview

UTEX Industries Inc. is a foremost producer of engineered sealing solutions catering to the oil and gas, industrial, and petrochemical sectors. With a heritage of innovation and a commitment to excellence, UTEX prioritizes safety, integrity, and continuous growth and values its workforce, products, and purpose.

Position Overview

The Director of Human Resources plays a dual role of an operational HR expert and a strategic business leader. This hands-on leader shapes HR frameworks and aids the company in scaling during phases of growth, expansions, or organizational transformations. As a vital member of the executive leadership team, the HR Director significantly influences organizational success through targeted HR strategies and people management.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with executives to comprehend business goals, operational obstacles, expansion plans, and workforce impacts.
• Convert business strategies into actionable people-centric plans that enhance performance, productivity, and scalability.
• Advise leadership on organizational structure, workforce planning, talent management, change initiatives, and culture development.
• Assess organizational efficiency and suggest improvements in structure, leadership, and processes to foster growth and excellence.
• Lead efforts in workforce planning aligning talent requirements with production, expansion, and succession concerns.
• Design and implement talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain essential skills for present and future demands.
• Partner with recruitment teams to establish talent pipelines for critical roles.
• Steer leadership development and succession planning to reinforce organizational strength and limit key-person risks.
• Coach managers on employee performance, team dynamics, leadership abilities, and talent management.
• Promote employee retention via engagement, development opportunities, career growth, and leadership enhancements.
• Oversee all HR operational facets including employee relations, payroll, benefits, compliance, talent acquisition, performance, and development.
• Create scalable HR processes and systems that accommodate growth and preserve operational efficiency.
• Drive initiatives for continuous improvement of HR workflows, service quality, and employee/manager experience.
• Develop and administer policies and governance structures that align with company goals and reduce risks.
• Lead compensation philosophies, salary management, incentive programs, and workforce cost planning to promote performance and retention.
• Supervise payroll and benefits to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Manage Payroll & Benefits Specialists and overall program effectiveness.
• Oversee benefits strategies, vendor relationships, renewals, enrollment planning, and compliance.
• Review payroll controls, audits, and reporting to mitigate risks.
• Serve as point of escalation for complex payroll, benefits, leave, and employee relations issues.
• Establish standards and quality metrics for payroll and benefits delivery.
• Lead employee relations, investigations, conflict resolution, and address workforce challenges.
• Collaborate with leadership to proactively handle workforce concerns while fostering positive relations and minimizing risks.
• Implement employee engagement programs and utilize feedback to enhance organizational health and retention.
• Support change management efforts by facilitating communication, leader alignment, and employee acceptance.
• Use HR analytics for strategic planning, identifying risks, talent gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all employment laws and maintain governance to reduce legal exposures.
• Supervise employment practices, investigations, policy management, and regulatory reporting.
• Partner with leaders to identify and address workforce risks.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in senior HR roles with demonstrated strategic management capabilities.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing HR teams.
• Strategic orientation with ability to align HR with business objectives.
• Experience working in diverse, global business environments.

Why Join UTEX?

• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and career advancement.
• Work culture that emphasizes respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTEX Industries provides equal employment chances without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

If you are ready to advance your career with a company that values your contributions, consider joining UTEX Industries.