Sr. HR Manager / Associate HR Director

We are a company where people matter. 

We are family driven. 

We are financially strong.

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.  

• Lead, coach, and develop HR Managers and Generalists supporting manufacturing operations, ensuring consistent HR practices and alignment with company values and goals.
• Directly support corporate office leaders and employees, serving as a trusted advisor on employee relations, performance management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide leadership and prioritization for the Corporate Office Manager, aligning office operations with broader people and culture initiatives.
• Partner with executive and functional leaders to align people strategies with business objectives.
• Support HR Strat planning process

• Champion a positive, inclusive work environment and proactively address employee relations matters across corporate and manufacturing operations.
• Guide managers through performance management, disciplinary actions, and corrective action processes, ensuring consistency and appropriate documentation.
• Lead or oversee investigations, performance improvement plans, and complex employee relations issues; partner with legal counsel as needed.
• Lead employee experience initiatives, including engagement surveys, exit interviews, recognition programs, and action planning aimed at improving engagement and retention.

• Support sourcing and recruiting efforts for various corporate, operation leadership and commercial positions.
• Communicate workforce updates related to planning, structure changes, terminations, and disciplinary actions.
• Partner with leaders to identify critical roles, high‑potential talent, and succession needs; proactively build development plans to prepare internal candidates for future opportunities.

• Serve as a thought partner to leaders on career pathing, skill development, and readiness for next‑level roles across corporate and manufacturing operations.
• Support cross‑functional and cross‑location movement by collaborating with HR Managers/Generalists and leaders to remove barriers to internal transfers and promotions.

• Partner with leaders to develop and execute strategies to reduce voluntary turnover and strengthen internal mobility.
• Lead and facilitate performance review processes, ensuring clear expectations and meaningful development conversations.
• Support leadership development, training, and compliance initiatives that enhance manager effectiveness and organizational capability.

• Assist in developing and executing company-wide communication strategies.
• Ensure clear, consistent messaging to support organizational changes and initiatives.

• This position reports to the Director of Recruiting & Employee Relations.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Communication, or related field, master’s degree preferred.
• 7-10+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership of HR professionals and support of manufacturing or operations environments.
• Experience partnering with recruiting teams and supporting talent acquisition strategies.
• Proven ability to build trust and influence across all levels
• Experience coaching managers, supporting employee relations, and collaborating on talent initiatives
• Strong communication, teamwork, and creative problem-solving skills
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred
• Willingness to travel up to 20%

• Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers.
• Participate in RCRA, regulatory, health & safety and process training activities as required.  Review changes/additions with your supervisor.  Must be RCRA compliant.
• Regular attendance is essential.
• Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.
• Work with other staff members to maintain workload balances.  Provide back-up support as necessary.
• Support effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.

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