About ITT::

ITT is an industrial manufacturer of critical, engineered components that serve fast-growing end markets in transportation, flow, energy, aerospace and defense. The company’s differentiation is sustained through a combination of several factors: execution, the quality of its leadership and our DNA as an engineering leader. We have a clear purpose as an organization: to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs.

 The company generated 2023 revenues of $3.3 billion and is comprised of three distinct segments: 

Motion Technologies ($1.5B revenue) is a global leader in brake pads, shock absorbers and sealing solutions for the automotive and rail markets

Industrial Process ($1.1B revenue) is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps for the chemical, energy, mining and industrial markets

Connect & Control Technologies ($0.7B) is a niche player in harsh environment connectors and control components in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.

 ITT is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with over 10,000 employees in more than 35 countries and sales in approximately 125 countries.

Position Summary:

ITT is hiring a Sr. Human Resources (HR) Manager to provide leadership and support to our Connectors business.  This HR Business Partner role will be based out of our Irvine, CA location and report to the Executive Director of HR for our Connectors business.  The successful candidate will have experience working in a manufacturing environment and knowledge of employment practices and requirements in the State of California.  

Essential Responsibilities:

Your role is critical in partnering with the business to develop and execute our people initiatives: 

Attracting, growing and retaining high-quality talent; 

Enabling efficient, scalable, and customer-centric HR processes and operations 

Driving a culture of performance, learning and employee engagement 

Developing and implementing policies and procedures 

Leveraging strong Change Management 

Partner with Corporate leadership teams and HR leadership to develop, implement and deploy the enterprise People strategy in a way that delivers maximum value, identifying specific requirements to attract, engage, develop and reward the best talent 

Ensure the Connectors business is compliant with U.S. and California employment laws 

Support ITT HR processes and system integration and consistency across multiple business sites 

Use a data-driven approach to identify and address business challenges; exercise business and financial acumen to deliver impactful HR solutions. 

Position Requirements:

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources Business Partner roles, including at least 3 years supporting HR for a manufacturing facility with overtime eligible employees 

University/College Bachelor Degree in a relevant field of study is required; 

Proven ability to learn and effectively use diverse technological platforms, including HRIS (Workday experience preferred); proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is strongly desired (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with time keeping systems such as Kronos/UKG 

Additional Qualifications: 

A proven track record of combining an understanding of the business (including goals, strategies, culture and challenges) with a well-developed consultative approach, to partner with business leadership in creating and implementing solutions which positively help the business achieve its objectives 

Track record of leading HR transition and integration activities associated with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures 

Experience in broad, business-centered HR support with a history of leading initiatives 

Ability to synthesize diverse data-points and follow up with appropriate recommendations in line with our strategic initiatives 

Well-rounded HR background ideally with experience in Change Management, Talent & Development, HR Analytics, Employee/Labor Relations, and Recruiting/Onboarding 

Strong communication skills with an ability to engage at all levels of the organization 

Intimate knowledge of HR strategies and processes, as well as current market trends and potential future HR trends 

Experience investigating and resolving employee relations matters 

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Equal Pay Act Statement:

We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range:

Annual Salary Range is $124,800 to $186,800, plus benefits & incentive plans.