Title:  Sr Manager, Organizational Effectiveness

About Us:

We are committed to finding smart solutions that enable an intelligent and seamless world. Our success as a world-class leader in technology has evolved from humble beginnings. In 1896, the enterprising father and son team of A.J. and George A. Briggs partnered with S.A. Buffington, a Chicago lawyer, to establish Chicago Telephone Supply Company (later to become CTS).

Today, CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components for suppliers and original equipment manufacturers. We have over 20 locations in 12 countries and more than 3,500 employees. Our innovative sensing, connectivity, and motion solutions offer a diverse range of products across diversified end markets including transportation, medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial. We are at the forefront of supporting innovating life-changing technology, focusing on quality to keep people safe, healthy, and happy. 

Position Summary

Join our lean HR team as a pivotal, hands-on leader responsible for driving talent, performance management, enterprise-wide engagement, and communication/change management. This role encompasses training management, including serving as a trainer when needed, and plays a key role in our strategic "Evolution 2030" planning team. You'll be integral to advancing our three strategic pillars: Growth, Operational Excellence, and Engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Development:

• Lead and craft talent and organizational strategies to enhance engagement and support all stages of the talent lifecycle.
• Build strong partnerships with senior leaders to align business strategies with leadership development and change management solutions.
• Collaborate with functional partners and HR teams to deploy initiatives that align with our broader strategic goals.

Learning & Development:

• Develop and manage a high-performing L&D function, delivering programs for onboarding, career growth, and leadership development.
• Identify skill gaps and create learning solutions for critical organizational needs.
• Design and deliver training content and experiences to support upskilling and continuous improvement.

Organizational Development:

• Design the company’s competency framework to guide performance and development programs.
• Implement scalable processes for talent growth, including talent reviews and succession planning.
• Support the performance management cycle, embedding best practices in coaching, goal setting, and development planning.
• Establish change management practices with tools and processes to meet business needs.

Engagement & Culture:

• Design and analyze employee surveys to drive cultural and engagement improvements.
• Enhance company culture amid business growth, promoting an employee-centric transformation.
• Continuously improve onboarding to ensure a positive new hire experience.
• Implement initiatives to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace, such as mentoring and inclusive leadership programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of talent management, including L&D, succession planning, and talent strategy.
• Effective communicator and facilitator, skilled in training across all organizational levels.
• Strong business acumen, relating HR needs to organizational objectives.
• Excellent project management skills, including logistics and program management.
• Proven relationship builder and influencer with stakeholders and cross-functional partners.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate strategy into actionable plans.
• Collaborative, inclusive work style with a commitment to excellence and purposeful leadership.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of advanced HR experience, with 5+ years in organizational development/change management in high-growth environments.
• 2+ years of experience leading and coaching high-performing teams.

Join Us

At CTS, one of the ways we recognize the value of our employees is through our comprehensive benefits program.  Highlights of our benefits program for full-time employees include:

• Health Benefits
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

The expected annual salary range for this position is $150,000-170,000.

This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus with a target incentive of 10% of base salary.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. CTS considers a variety of factors when setting base salary rates including, without limitation, a candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Ready to shape the future? Apply now to join a world leader in sensing and connectivity.

United States EEO Statement

CTS Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who complies with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CTS Corporation will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It has been and shall continue to be both the official policy and the commitment of CTS Corporation to further equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of, among other characteristics, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We fully comply with all applicable Department of Labor and EEOC rules, regulations, guidelines, and orders including but not limited to Executive Order 11246 and 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-1.4, 60-250.5(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). The parties hereby incorporate the requirements of 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-1.4(a)(7), 29 C.F.R. Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A, 41 C.F.R. § 60-300.5(a) and 41 C.F.R. § 60-741.5(a), if applicable. Except where prohibited by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screening.

ADA accommodation statement: If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 630.577.8811. All other applications must be submitted online.

United States Additional Considerations

It is unlawful in all states where the Company operates, including Massachusetts, to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates applicable laws may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. The Company does not require a lie detector test as a condition of employment nor continued employment. 

Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

No agencies, please. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes and are not looking to engage an agency. We receive inquiries from agencies daily. Do not direct any inquiries or emails to hiring managers. It is not our standard practice to utilize agencies; we are a federal contractor and need to comply with the same process for all.

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