Human Resources Leader

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Chroma , headquartered in McHenry, Illinois is built on the strength of market leaders (Breen, Carolina Color, Chroma, Hudson, Epolin, Adam Gates, J Meyer and PCI) who have come together to form an exciting company creating unlimited potential to win in the marketplace. Chroma has 6 locations throughout the United States. We have a broad customer base with extensive product offerings and technologies. Many of our materials are used in products you might see every day— for example if you washed your hair this morning, the shampoo bottle you used may have been made from one of our products. Or if you were working outside with lawn care equipment or a chain saw, one of our products may have helped you accomplish a task to help you maintain your home. More unique uses of our products can be seen in specialized applications where our products support our active military in the work they do to keep all of us safe. From routine daily-life to life-saving applications—we make a difference. Our broad scope of products and services keeps our environment interesting and challenging with a culture focused on success. If you want to make a difference in a fast-paced environment with a company large enough to offer you room to grow but not so large that you become “just a number”, Chroma might be the ideal company for you. We offer competitive salary, incentive and benefit programs. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, company paid life and long-term and short-term disability programs plus flexible spending accounts and a strong 401(k) matching program. In addition, we offer a generous Paid Time-Off and Holiday Program. Most benefits start day one!

Overall Responsibility

Reporting to the Chief Human Resource Officer, the Human Resource Leader partners across the organization to develop and implement strategic and tactical plans for Company's human resources services, policies, and programs. This position guides decision making processes and positively impacts the results of the organization by playing a hands-on role in recruiting, retaining, developing and rewarding the industry's best talent in a manner that is cost-efficient and compliant. This position completes projects to lead the development, enhancement, and innovation of Company's Human Resources Department. In this fast moving private equity environment, the successful individual will be comfortable being both strategic and tactical performing a wide-range of duties for multiple locations.

Skills/Qualifications/Education:

• Technical Competencies : In depth knowledge and successful application of human resource laws and practices (compensation, hiring, FMLA, ADA, Workers Comp, FLSA, COBRA, I-9s, staffing, retention practices, terminations, career planning, performance improvement plans, etc).

• Change Leadership Skills: leads and drives change. Well-developed decision making skills. Drives innovation. Is a persistent, visible and active sponsor and catalyst of purposeful change. Persists with a positive attitude to overcome adversity and obstacles. Strong focus on driving change while maintaining positive employee relations. Able to give and receive candid, constructive feedback that builds trust at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated consultative skills & courage.

• Strategic Business Partner : Demonstrates business acumen, intellectual rigor and is able to instill vision and purpose. Impacts the bottom line through understanding and creating competitive advantage. Able to operate effectively and ensure that client groups operate in a structured, process-oriented environment that requires consistent application of policies, programs and procedures. Demonstrated success as a Business Partner/Change Agent: "Impact" player—demonstrates leadership behaviors that impact others towards excellence.

• Interpersonal Skills : Demonstrated success in partnering across an organization. Able to coach, develop and motivate others within and across the organization. Mustbe a fast-paced individual who can multi-task and work independently.

• Results Focused: Achieves results, is metric driven and models a strong sense of accountability. Translates priorities and actions into measurable results & holds self and others accountable to achieve them. Strong project management skills essential. Bias towards action. Able to bring situations to a conclusion quickly. Visible sense of urgency. This is a “hands on role” with day to day responsibilities of a 100+ person location and overseeing an HR specialist at another location.

• Personal Attributes : Acts in a principled manner consistent with Chroma's values. Demonstrates continuous learning and continuous improvement mentality. Improvement focused with process orientation. Thinks broadly and fosters ethnical behavior across the organization. Fosters credibility through trust and relationships. Demonstrates respect for all. Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision and direction. Able to independently make decisions and resolve conflicts and issues.

• Education & Experience : Must have 5-7 years prior successful, relevant HR experience. A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or appropriate certification/accreditation or equivalent work experience/education is preferred. Must be versed in payroll and shared services (health & welfare and 401k).

• Travel : This position is responsible for two locations with primary responsibility for Lambertville and overseeing an HR specialist at Leominster. Will be expected to Leominster occasionally.