Management Development Associate - Human Resources Leadership

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LATICRETE International: Management Development Program – HR Leadership

LATICRETE International is looking for driven and passionate Human Resources professionals to join our Management Development Program (MDP) — an accelerated, hands-on training experience designed to prepare you for a leadership career in HR within a global manufacturing organization.

What You’ll Gain

·Deep business understanding: Learn the ins and outs of manufacturing through a people-focused lens.

·Hands-on rotations: Tackle real-world business challenges across multiple departments.

·Leadership readiness: Develop the foundation for a long-term career path in HR and beyond.

About LATICRETE

For over 65 years, LATICRETE has been family-owned and globally recognized as a leader in construction chemicals — now operating in 100 countries with more than 2,000 employees. We combine the agility of a family business with the impact of a global organization, valuing innovation, collaboration, diversity, and community.

Program Overview:

The 12–18 month rotational program is designed for high-potential professionals. You’ll rotate through key business areas — including Manufacturing, Engineering, and Sales — gaining exposure to all levels of the organization and direct access to senior leadership.

Each rotation has defined objectives and projects to help you build the skills and insight needed to take on future HR leadership roles. Upon successful completion, participants may transition into key HR positions aligned to their interests, strengths, and business needs.

After the completion of the program, the associate will be eligible for a potential role based in HR based on their skills, interests, performance, and most importantly, business needs/opportunities. Some of our previous candidates are now leading a variety of areas such as training, analytics, and international marketing.   

Who We’re Looking For:

·Master’s Degree (MBA, MIB, or MS) in Human Resources, Psychology, Organizational Development, and/or related field.

·4+ years’ professional Human Resources experience.

·Must be willing and able to live in Connecticut

·Demonstrated leadership skills/aptitude and desire to be a leader within a dynamic and growing organization

·Must be a self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset who can work independently or collaboratively.

·This role will involve rotations on the plant manufacturing floor to learn the business operations and the front-line employee experience candidates must be comfortable working in that environment.Additionally, during the sales rotation, travel will be required.

What We Offer

·Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

·Medical, dental, and vision coverage

·401(k) with company match

·Tuition reimbursement

·13 paid holidays + vacation and sick time

·Flexible spending and supplemental insurance options

Join a company where your growth drives ours — and where leadership development isn’t just a program, it’s a career path.