Human Resources Leader

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Conax Technologies… great minds don’t necessarily think ALIKE… solutions and innovation happen when we think TOGETHER.  Engineering Solutions to your complex challenges for over 60 years!  Compression seal fittings, temperature sensors and custom solutions for Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Semiconductor, and other Technology, and Industrial marketplaces.

 

Are you a senior HR leader with manufacturing experience?  Would you like to join a growing company that values developing people and delivering for the customer?  Conax is looking for a Human Resource Leader to partner with the organization’s leadership to build talent and capability for the future.  The position is based in the Buffalo, NY headquarters plant and reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

 

Working in a continuous improvement environment, the successful person strengthens financial performance and the employee experience.  As a member of the leadership team, the Leader is responsible for all areas of human resources, including benefits, payroll, general HRIS data, talent management, sourcing, recruiting, onboarding and retention.

 

Competitive salary is based on qualifications and experience.  The benefits package includes medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401 K savings plan, paid holidays and vacation.  Relocation assistance is available.  Conax is an equal opportunity employer

   

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Contributing to the leadership of continuous improvement (lean) initiatives

  • Fostering an engaging, high-performing culture and a great place to work

  • Resolving complex employee relations issues including coaching leadership

  • Managing the various legal requirements related to all areas of human resources

  • Overseeing training and development programming, including career and succession planning, as needed

  • Providing consultative support as a business partner to each member of the leadership team

  • Developing HR plans that support business strategies and capability needs

  • Overseeing environmental health and safety

  • Participating in union negotiating committee


  

DESIRED SKILL REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES:

  • Organizational effectiveness

  • Consultation and relationship management

  • Lean or continuous improvement cultures and methods

  • Ability to drive a culture that reflects “respect for people”

  • Creative problem-solving and decision-making

  • Experienced in supporting high functioning teams

  • Effective communicator on all levels including coaching skills

  • Literacy of financial performance and key performance indicators

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

  • 5+ years of manufacturing human resources generalist experience

  • Management of most key areas of human resources

  • Continuous Improvement/lean experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required

  • Manufacturing/operations experience outside of human resources is a plus

  • Union experience a plus