Glen Hobbes
About Glen Hobbes
Glen Hobbes is an HR Business Partner with extensive experience in HR leadership across various industries, including industrial gas and aerospace. He has held HR management roles at several companies, including Cytec Solvay Group and Air Liquide, and currently supports teams at Torc Robotics.
Work at Torc Robotics
Glen Hobbes serves as an HR Business Partner at Torc Robotics, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he provides HR support specifically for the Safety & Mission Assurance and Fleet Operations teams. His responsibilities include fostering positive employee relations and managing change within the organization. Hobbes' expertise in HR leadership for engineering and technical teams enhances the operational efficiency of Torc Robotics.
Previous HR Roles
Prior to joining Torc Robotics, Glen Hobbes held several HR management positions across various industries. He worked at Air Liquide as HR Manager for Innovation & Development from 2014 to 2021. Before that, he was an HR Manager at Cytec Solvay Group from 2012 to 2014 and at PACSystems Industrial Automation & Controls from 2008 to 2012. His experience also includes a role as HR Manager at GE Research from 2004 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Glen Hobbes holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a dual focus in HR Management and Industrial Management from Western Connecticut State University, where he studied from 1982 to 1984. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Industrial Administration from Union College, attending from 1996 to 2000. His educational background supports his extensive experience in HR leadership roles.
Industry Experience
Glen Hobbes has extensive experience in HR leadership across diverse industries, including industrial gas, aerospace, power generation, full-service hotels, IT, and R&D. His strong orientation towards building relationships in HR work enables him to support various client-based roles in engineering, R&D, IT, sales, and manufacturing. He demonstrates versatility by providing multi-site operational HR support.