Vice President, Human Resources - Pasadena, Tx

FloWorks is a leading specialty distributor of critical flow control products and provider of tailored technical solutions for MRO-focused applications. The company serves customers across chemical, downstream refining & renewables, high purity & sanitary, and other industrial end markets. FloWorks’ product categories include valve & automation, corrosion resistant flow control, rotating equipment, flanges, filters & purifiers, and instrumentation. Privately held company headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Position Purpose

Provides executive level guidance and leadership to an organizations Human Resources Operations and Strategic Talent Management and oversees the workflow of the department.

Summary of Responsibilities

HR Operations:

Provides day-to-day Human Resources support and counsel to the organization covering many or most of the following areas:

• Recruiting
• Compensation
• Benefits
• Training
• Employee Relations
• Employee Communications
• Safety and Employment documentation

Ensures consistent application of policies and procedures. Serves as a liaison with internal departments/divisions and/or outside organizations.

Strategic Talent Management:

Direct the implementation of onboarding plans and development programs for varying functional areas or geographic location to ensure effective utilization of resources to support specific area(s) of responsibility.

Act as strategic business partner to the line of business or functional leader to identify key leaders and develop succession.

Accelerates business objectives by partnering with HR functional leadership to develop specific strategies in organization design, learning, staffing, and compensation.

M&A Activity: Participates on M&A teams as functional leader and drives the acquisition and development of top talent. Leads assigned team and directs of related HR activities.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Provide guidance in setting strategic business direction for growth. Work with the CEO, and Executive Leadership Team to develop and implement an HR strategy that aligns with the business strategy. Embrace and communicate vision of the organization and group to align workforce. Develop and execute a communication strategy to ensure the appropriate dissemination of information and associate engagement.
• Identifies key performance indicators for the organizations human resource function and assesses the organizations success and market competitiveness.
• Responsible for due diligence competency and integration process management. Lead due diligence and effective integration of policies, procedures, systems, etc., for acquisitions or formation of new operations within business unit.
• Develop, deliver, and facilitate the staffing strategy and process to the business. Develop strategies to ensure internal and external talent pipeline meets the immediate needs and growth strategy of the business or functional team.
• Provide thought leadership on the design of effective organizational models within the business units. Direct processes designed to identify developmental needs and build a bench to support growth of managers and associates. Increase ROI by championing individual and divisional performance improvement.
• Assist in the development and implementation of compensation, career development, diversity, change management, and recognition programs. Lead process for continual review, education and dissemination of policies and procedures to limit legal exposure.
• Design, direct, and manage a process of organizational development that addresses succession planning and preparation, workforce development, employee retention, organization design, change management, etc.
• Makes judgments and finalizes legal settlements based on risk involved. Create and maintain a culture that promotes a union-free environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Compensation & benefits, organizational development, recruiting & staffing, employee/labor relations, leadership & management development, executive coaching, and development.
• Experience in a matrix organization.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional, senior business leaders to translate business objectives into effective plan and policy design.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the regulatory environment impacting HR decision-making.
• Experience with mergers and/or acquisitions.

Training/Experience

Problem Complexity

Autonomy

Leadership

Environmental Job Requirements

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rareoccasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
• Typically requires overnight travel 20% to 30% of the time.

This information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this role. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this role. This description supersedes any previous or undated descriptions for this role. Management retains the right to add or change the duties of the position at any time. Questions about the duties and responsibilities of this position should be directed to the reporting Manager or Human Resources.

FloWorks is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

FloWorks participates in the US Government’s E-Verify program.