HR Director (Chemistry BU)

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Purafil, Inc.
Engineers and manufactures gas‑phase air filtration media, systems and monitors to remove harmful gases.
Oversee HR functions for manufacturing unit, driving strategy, talent, and employee engagement.
15 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Louisville, CO
Office Full-Time
Company Size
70 Employees
Service Specialisms
Molecular air filtration
Gas‑phase filtration
Laboratory services
Equipment design
Air quality monitoring
Equipment manufacturing
Custom‑engineered systems
Filtration media production
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Commercial
Buildings
Power Generation
Healthcare
Data Centers
Museums
Wastewater Treatment
Role
What you would be doing
workforce planning
recruitment
performance management
hr analytics
talent pipeline
compliance
  • Continuously assess and refine HR processes to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe work environment by addressing employee concerns, resolving conflicts, and promoting open communication.
  • Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the company's manufacturing goals
  • Serves the Frontline Team and its leaders by regularly seeking their feedback in terms of process challenges and improvements and ensures that everyone has the tools and resources needed to deliver their goals.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to create workforce plans that meet the demands of production and business objectives
  • Implement retention strategies, focusing on employee engagement, recognition, and career development opportunities to reduce turnover.
  • Analyze performance data to identify trends, address skill gaps, and optimize workforce productivity.
  • Maintains a culture of winning by regularly recognizing Team Members that go above and beyond.
  • Oversee recruitment efforts, ensuring that the organization attracts top talent for critical manufacturing roles.
  • Act as a liaison between employees and management, ensuring that employee voices are heard and that concerns are addressed fairly and in a timely manner.
  • Regularly communicates in an open and transparent style with all Team Members to ensure understanding, as well as receive feedback from the Frontline.
  • Utilize HR metrics and analytics to make informed decisions about workforce planning, engagement, and retention strategies.
  • Lead, inspire, and mentor Frontline Leaders to understand the Mission of the Chemistry Businesses, and connect the dots on how the Frontline Team makes the world safer, healthier, and more productive.
  • Lead the performance management process, ensuring clear goal-setting, feedback, and evaluation methods for manufacturing employees.
  • Builds the best operations team and sets the standard for accountability through the hiring of top talent, development of the team, and performance management.
  • Identify and address skills gaps through training and development initiatives.
  • Implement a robust on-going succession planning process for all key areas of responsibility including for this position.
  • Coaches and develops Team Members to get better everyday and grow their career within the Chemistry Businesses.
  • Identify key HR initiatives that support productivity, efficiency, and employee engagement in the manufacturing environment.
  • Develop and maintain a strong talent pipeline to meet staffing needs, especially for skilled labor and technical positions.
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws, union negotiations (if applicable), and safety regulations while maintaining a harmonious workplace.
  • Provide senior management with data-driven insights into HR performance and areas for improvement.
  • Provide guidance to managers and supervisors on effective performance coaching and corrective action.
  • Serves as a role model for Frontline Obsession by holding regular, cadenced communication with the frontline team and having a strong presence on the shop floor.
What you bring
3+ years
manufacturing
bachelor's
hr
10+ years
accountability
  • 3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
  • Sets and holds a high standard of excellence with the courage to hold Frontline Leaders and Frontline Team Members accountable and correct problems as they arise.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Founded in the 1960s
Historical Milestone
The company has a long-standing history of innovation in air filtration and environmental protection.
Over 30,000 SKUs
Wide Range of Products
Offers an extensive portfolio of chemical media, filters, and monitoring solutions.
28 active patents
Innovation Leadership
Reflects commitment to cutting-edge technology and unique solutions in air quality control.
Circles the globe 12 times
Production Scale
Manufactures enough media annually to encircle Earth 12 times, showcasing extensive global reach.
  • Engineers and manufactures chemical media, filters, modules and real-time air monitors for critical environments.
  • Typical projects include protecting server farms, museums (e.g., Sistine Chapel), wastewater plants and cleanrooms.
  • Supports industries from refineries and pulp & paper to airports, hospitals and luxury hotels with custom filtration.
  • Highlight innovations include potassium/sodium permanganate media, PuraFilter pleated cartridges and OnGuard monitors.
  • A single-source provider offering lab diagnostics, media life analysis and real-time monitoring services.
Culture + Values
20,000 analyses
Annual Media Life Analyses
Complimentary on-site lab analyses provided annually for media life evaluation.
12 languages
Multilingual Support
Customer service team fluent in multiple languages to ensure global accessibility.
  • “First…in Clean Air”
  • Operate as a family
  • Knowledgeable and tenured employees
  • Weekly safety meetings with continual training
  • Comprehensive training sessions and continuing education
  • ISO‑certified quality management (ISO 9001:2008/2015)
Environment + Sustainability
12 Times
Annual Achievement
Manufacture enough filtration media to circle the earth annually.
  • Moved to recyclable packaging
  • Use of recycled plastics in many products
  • Environmentally friendly production process in on-site chemical plant
  • Lean team dedicated to evaluating and minimizing waste
  • Manufacturing media and instrumentation in USA; equipment produced globally to reduce lead times and transportation emissions
  • ISO 9001 certified quality management ensuring consistent environmental standards
Inclusion & Diversity
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