Human Resources Manager

TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com

The HR Manager will lead the HR agenda for the Stafford Springs location in partnership leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy to support business objectives. The HR Manager leads and directs all aspects of the site’s HR activities, including employee relations, team engagement, performance management, benefits, compensation, labor/regulatory compliance, recruiting, policy interpretation, and implementation of HR programs. This role will work very closely with the HR team at the sister site for continued cross-campus collaboration in Connecticut.

Focused on excellence, the HR Manager will coach, mentor, guide and partner with the CT HR team to provide comprehensive talent support to the business. As an integral member of the Integrated Electronics (IE) HR team, the incumbent will also partner with other site HR Managers to optimize initiatives and support consistency across the business unit. This position reports directly (functionally) to the Sr. Manager of Human Resources and operationally into the General Manager. The HR Generalist at the site will report directly into this role.

This role is onsite based in Stafford Springs, CT.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership in change management, organizational effectiveness, and talent management to the Stafford Springs location. Lead initiatives in talent, staffing, performance and other priority focus areas

• Implement HR programs at the site level, facilitate key meetings, and deliver communications

• Develop strong working relationship with key business partners to provide coaching, guidance and consultation on full-cycle employment matters. Identify training opportunities to enhance leadership capability across the facility.

• As a cultural steward, lead the change initiatives that underpin the company culture through active communications, observations, and follow up 

• Support the Site’s Talent Review which includes coaching site leadership to build organizational capability.  Actively develop, evaluate and mobilize talent

• Oversee site talent acquisition and recruiting activities, monitor site headcount levels & staffing plan and partner with Corporate Talent Acquisition team to determine effective recruitment strategies to help with long term workforce planning and resource management, prioritize staffing needs, and ensure a positive candidate experience

• Assess training & development needs of cross-functional departments and coach and mentor managers and employees on various HR related initiatives and develop proactive employee relations strategies

• In partnership with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs), strengthen and standardize company HR policies, processes and activities to ensure compliance with legislative regulations, market best practices and TTM requirements.

• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with business partners to drive business solutions and track progress

• Collaborate with leaders to interpret employee engagement survey data to craft plans for high levels of employee engagement.

• Work within HR team(s) to partner on special projects related to wellness, technology, policy enhancements, benefit offerings etc.

• Liaise with internal legal counsel as required for any issues where such support is required to mitigate risk to the company

• Ensure compliance with appropriate state and federal employment legislation

• Enthusiastically take on additional responsibilities that may be assigned by the Company from time to time.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of HR best practices, US and CT employment laws and their implications in HR Management

• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including Operations, Engineering and other functions

• Ability to influence others, to drive behavioral changes where appropriate

• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to research and exercise judgment on issues

• An out-of-the-box thinking; ability to identify opportunities, propose and implement creative solutions.

• A dynamic professional with strong business acumen

• Demonstrated conflict & change management skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communication with all levels throughout the site.

• High level of integrity, respect for confidential and sensitive information

• Team-oriented; ability to collaborate

• Experienced presenter and facilitator; skilled in speaking to diverse and cross-functional audiences

• A hands-on individual with strong interpersonal and motivational skills who is also a self-starter, accomplished doer, and highly energetic.

Education and Experience:

Education: 4yr degree in Human Resource management or equivalent; MBA or advanced degree preferred; Professional certification by either the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) or Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) strongly preferred

Experience

• 5-10 years’ experience supporting full spectrum of HR disciplines preferably in a high growth, high volume frontline employee or manufacturing environment

• A track record of success as a collaborative and motivated leader who has supported Human Resources activities within a complex, matrixed organization

• Experience partnering and operating within a Center of Excellence (COE) model, to include Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, HR Shared Services, and Learning and Development and HRIS.

• Experience with employee relations and investigations, with ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism

• Leads by example and provides consistent coaching and mentorship

• Experience partnering with, influencing, and successfully coaching and counseling at all levels

• Experience working effectively in situations involving significant change and managing multiple priorities.

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TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available 1st of the month following date of hire.

Compensation for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, TTM provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in New York, California and Colorado. For California-based roles, compensation ranges are based upon specific physical locations.

Export Statement:
Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of  Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.