WHO WE ARE
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.
BENEFITS
- Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
- $600 per Year Wellness Incentive
- Two Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.
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HR Manager
The primary purpose of this position is to support all people initiatives and goals across the company, serving as an ambassador to culture and championing a positive employee experience measured through engagement and retention. The HR Manager is a resource to managers and employees, acting as an extension of the recruiting team to support hiring and talent initiatives as well as directly supporting employee experience and employee relations for both the commercial SBUs and the corporate office.
Primary Responsibilities
Employee Relations & Experience
- Foster a positive work environment by supporting employee relations across commercial SBUs and the corporate office.
- Guide managers through disciplinary processes and ensure consistent documentation in the HR system.
- Conduct investigations, manage performance improvement plans, and engage legal counsel as needed.
- Respond to EEOC inquiries, internal complaints, and unemployment claims.
- Lead initiatives to enhance the employee experience, including recognition programs, feedback mechanisms (e.g., Pulse and Exit Surveys), and continuous improvement efforts.
Talent Acquisition & Internal Mobility
- Support sourcing and recruiting efforts for corporate office and commercial positions.
- Communicate workforce updates related to planning, structure changes, terminations, and disciplinary actions.
Talent Development
- Help drive strategies to reduce voluntary turnover and improve talent retention.
- Facilitate performance review cycles and equip managers with tools and resources.
- Support training and compliance initiatives to promote employee development and organizational effectiveness.
Communication & Change Management
- Assist in developing and executing company-wide communication strategies.
- Ensure clear, consistent messaging to support organizational changes and initiatives.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including EHS, R&D, Operations, and Regulatory Affairs to improve product safety documentation and strategies.
- Maintain workload balance within the team and provide back-up support as needed.
- Support effective communication across all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Communication, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience
- 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%
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for up to 4 hours at a time and stand for at least 1 hour at a time.
- Ability to work at a computer for 8 hours per day.
- Occasional turning, twisting, stooping, bending, and reaching.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
- This position reports to the Director of Recruiting & Employee Relations.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.
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Learn more about Hydrite on our website: www.hydrite.com/careers
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What We Do
At Hydrite, we are family driven, financially strong and we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.
What employees say about Hydrite:
- “The owners truly care about the employees and their families, despite significant growth. This type of environment is
becoming more rare. I feel blessed to be part of the success of
the organization.”
- “Strong family values and great benefits.”
- “Everyone cares about everyone else, from the lowest to highest positions in the company.”
We are one of America's healthiest workplaces!
- Gold designation as a Well Workplace award recipient from WELCOA
For more Hydrite news and announcements visit
www.hydrite.com, or follow us on facebook.com/hydrite.
