Human Resources Manager

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose. Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz's technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products.

We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof titles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and echo-friendly paints. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employe 4,500 individuals.

Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our four core values that focus on winning with customers, striving for excellence, championing people, and doing the right thing.

Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 Billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai. For more information, please visit  and

Baltimore, MD

We offer comprehensive total rewards packages including base pay, variable incentive programs, 401K, medical, dental, vision, life & disability and variety of well-being resources that meet the needs of our diverse workforce. Union benefits are governed by the applicable collective bargaining unit agreement.

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The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading and executing human resources strategies that support business objectives, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness. This role serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, providing guidance across employee relations, labor relations, talent management, workforce planning, and compliance. The position partners closely with business leaders and HR Centers of Excellence to deliver scalable HR solutions and foster a high-performance culture.

• Lead the execution of HR strategies and programs, providing guidance on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and talent management initiatives.
• Manage employee and labor relations activities, including grievance administration, collective bargaining support, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to implement compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, payroll, and development programs.
• Drive performance management, succession planning, employee engagement, and leadership development initiatives across the organization.
• Monitor HR metrics and trends, ensure compliance with employment regulations, and identify opportunities for continuous process improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of Human Resources Business Partner or Human Resources Management experience, including at least 2 years of people leadership experience.
• Experience working in a unionized environment, including labor relations and collective bargaining administration.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive situations professionally.
• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems and applying employment law knowledge in a business environment.

• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or operations-focused organizations.
• Experience with Workday, UKG, or comparable HR technology platforms.
• Demonstrated success driving talent management, organizational change, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with…