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POSITION SUMMARY

Polycoat Products and its affiliated companies are seeking an experienced, highly motivated Director of Human Resources to lead and oversee HR operations across the organization. Our companies operate in multiple states and include Polycoat Products, General Coatings Manufacturing Corporation, Crown Polymers Corporation, and other affiliated businesses. We are an established organization with existing HR personnel, policies, procedures, and administrative systems. The successful candidate will assume leadership of an established HR department, ensuring effective and timely execution of traditional human resources functions. This is a hands-on operational role requiring initiative, accountability, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to results. The HR Director reports directly to the Vice President, Legal & Human Resources and supervises an Employee Relations Manager. Independent decision-making responsibility will increase as the Director becomes familiar with the organization and demonstrates sound judgment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Human Resources Leadership and Administration Direct day-to-day HR operations across affiliated companies, ensuring consistent and timely administration of established HR functions. Supervise, mentor, and collaborate with the Employee Relations Manager and other HR personnel; set priorities and ensure matters are resolved. Maintain and refine existing policies, procedures, and HR systems as needed, without introducing unnecessary administrative complexity. Provide prompt, practical HR support to executives, managers, supervisors, and employees. Employee Relations and Employment Compliance Work with the Employee Relations Manager on workplace complaints, investigations, performance management, discipline, and employee separations. Advise management on appropriate personnel decisions and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, particularly California, Texas, and Illinois law. Address HR-related wage-and-hour compliance, including classification, overtime, and meal and rest periods. Payroll processing and administration remain under the CFO. Identify significant employment risks, recommend practical solutions, and escalate sensitive or material matters to executive leadership. Staffing, Benefits, and Employee Administration Oversee recruiting, staffing, hiring, onboarding, employee development, performance management, and offboarding. Manage benefits administration, including enrollment, employee communications, vendor coordination, and compliance. Oversee leaves of absence, disability and pregnancy-related leave, reasonable accommodations, and the interactive process. Coordinate workers' compensation matters, claims administration, and return-to-work programs with appropriate internal and external resources. Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR systems; coordinate required training and policy communications. Operational Accountability and Management Support Anticipate issues, manage competing priorities, develop practical solutions, and complete assignments without repeated follow-up. Communicate regularly with executive leadership regarding significant personnel matters, emerging risks, and departmental priorities. Exercise discretion and recognize when consultation or executive approval is appropriate; progressively assume greater independent responsibility. Remain responsive to urgent matters and devote the time necessary to fulfill job responsibilities, including outside regular business hours when reasonably required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Current SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification. At least 10 years of progressively responsible HR experience, including prior service as an HR Manager or in a more senior position. Demonstrated multistate HR management experience, including substantial knowledge of California employment law. Strong knowledge of employee relations, wage-and-hour compliance, benefits, leaves, accommodations, and workers' compensation. Proven ability to supervise personnel, resolve sensitive employment matters, and exercise sound judgment. Excellent organizational, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills; demonstrated initiative, reliability, and follow-through.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS HR

leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial, or related business environments. Experience supporting multiple affiliated companies or business locations. Experience working directly with senior executives on sensitive employee matters.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

We seek a resourceful, proactive, results-oriented leader who takes ownership of responsibilities and addresses challenges directly. Success will be measured by reliable execution, responsiveness, sound judgment, and effective management of the existing HR operation. This is a full-time, on-site management position in Santa Fe Springs, California, with minimal travel. Annual base salary is $120,000-$140,000, depending on qualifications and experience. More senior roles may be considered. Equal Opportunity Employer. Polycoat Products makes employment decisions without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants during the hiring process.

Pay:

$130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person