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Director of Human Resources
Full Time/Professional
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey

Company Overview

Hudson Technologies (NASDAQ: HDSN) is a publicly traded company that is committed to providing products and services that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency, and promote sustainability to encourage understanding and ensure future generations inherit a healthy planet..

Is environmental sustainability a core value of yours? Do you want to help drive the strategic transformation of a mid-sized technology company? Then Hudson Technologies is the place for you! Hudson Technologies is one of the largest refrigerant reclaimers in North America and is a technology leader in refrigeration energy efficiency solutions. Hudson Technologies has offered sustainable solutions to the HVACR industry for over 30 years. We are in the process of transforming the company to broaden the reach of our unique capabilities. Be a part of the team that makes this happen!

Position Overview

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Human Resources to lead and elevate our HR function. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team and drive initiatives in strategic planning, talent management, employee engagement, compliance, and workforce development, ensuring that the HR programs and initiatives align with the business goals and objectives.

The ideal candidate must have a strong background in HR, excellent leadership skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time, on-site position at our Woodcliff Lake, NJ headquarters.

Key responsibilities, include, but are not limited to:

Strategic HR Leadership
  • Align HR strategies with business objectives in partnership with executive leadership.
  • Develop and implement policies, programs, and practices to support organizational goals.
  • Drive organizational development best practices to develop and maintain a best-in-class culture.

Talent Management & Development
  • Lead workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, and retention strategies.
  • Oversee performance management, learning, and development programs to enhance team capabilities.

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll
  • Serve as a key resource to senior management and all departments on HR and payroll-related issues, providing advice and guidance as needed.
  • Implement a compensation strategy and structure as well as leading the development of updated job descriptions.
  • Plan and administer employee benefit programs.
  • Oversee payroll processing to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements, including monitoring and adjusting employee deductions, taxes and other payroll-related items.
Compliance & Employee Relations
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws. including workers’ compensation, wage and hour laws and equal employment opportunity laws.
  • Lead employee relations initiatives, recognition programs, and the timely updates to and the revision of the employee handbook.

Team Leadership
  • Manage, mentor, and develop an HR team of five professionals.

Required skills and experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or a related field.
  • SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Demonstrated success leading HR functions in a high-growth or fast-paced environment.
  • Expert knowledge of HR policies, practices and laws.
  • Experience supporting operations in multiple states is a plus.
  • Strong financial management skills, including experience managing payroll, benefits and other HR-related P&L expenses.
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and analytical skills.
  • Proficient in all Microsoft applications.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other departments and senior leaders.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in sensitive matters.
  • Good time management skills, organization and attention to detail.
  • Innovative thinker – ability to work with management staff to recognize issues and other creative solutions.

Culture

At Hudson Technologies, you’ll find a supportive community where each person helps each other to be their best self. Our future success is being built today by every one of our employees and their recommendations for improvement. Reclaiming the Future Together.

Mission

Hudson Technologies is committed to providing products and services that reduce greenhouse refrigerant emissions, increase energy efficiency, and promote sustainability to encourage understanding and ensure future generations inherit a healthy planet.

Vision

Improving environmental quality and promoting a healthier planet through the sustainable recovery and reuse of natural resources.

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive market-based compensation, with a bonus based on company and individual performance. Benefits include medical/dental/vision/RX, 401(k) plan with company match, generous PTO plan


Hudson Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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