HR Generalist

About the role

The Human Resources Generalist will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the HR function at Amphenol’s Industrial Operations Endicott, NY facility. This includes recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and benefits administration. The ideal candidate will have strong influencing skills, a change mindset, and a thorough understanding of HR best practices and labor laws.

Company Introduction

Amphenol Industrial Operations, headquartered in Endicott, New York, specializes in delivering a comprehensive range of high‑reliability power and signal connectors and interconnection systems for harsh environments and high‑performance applications. The company serves high‑growth industrial sectors such as alternative energy, energy storage, hyperscale datacom, telecom, rail and mass transit, electric and hybrid vehicles, transportation, factory automation, robotics, and heavy equipment. With over 2,500 skilled staff across eight key manufacturing sites worldwide, Amphenol Industrial Operations consistently meets the highest global standards of quality, product performance, design capabilities, and regional technical and sales support. It operates as a business unit of Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH).

Responsibilities

• Recruitment, Hiring, and Onboarding: Manage end‑to‑end recruitment process including job postings, screening, interviewing, and onboarding; develop accurate job descriptions; collaborate with managers to understand hiring needs and provide support throughout the process.
• Benefit Management: Answer employee questions and provide guidance regarding benefits (health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks); manage and oversee workers’ compensation claims; review payroll and resolve discrepancies; plan and execute employee engagement activities; manage compensation structure to ensure competitive pay practices.
• Employee Relations: Oversee performance management process, evaluations, and feedback; serve as point of contact for employee concerns, grievances, and conflict resolution; conduct investigations and recommend appropriate actions; provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance‑related issues and employee development.
• Continuous Improvement: Develop, implement, and update HR policies and procedures for compliance and alignment with company goals; identify training needs and collaborate with department managers to create effective training solutions; provide HR insights and recommendations to senior management; monitor HR metrics and analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• HR certification (SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, PHR, SPHR) is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in human resources.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing HR policies and programs.

Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, twist or rotate the body, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasionally must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.