Senior HR Generalist

Job Summary

The Senior Human Resources Generalist will provide HR leadership across two manufacturing facilities. This role is responsible for leading and coordinating HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, employee engagement, benefits administration, training and development, and compliance.

This role serves as a key partner to site leadership and employees to ensure HR practices align with business objectives and employment regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Human Resources function for primary location in New Bedford, MA & support satellite location in Westerly, RI, up to 20% travel required
• Provide proactive coaching, consultation and direction to management in areas of staffing, employee relations, policy administration, performance management, and overall organizational effectiveness
• Lead the Talent Acquisition process of full life cycle recruiting to include sourcing, screening, interviewing, preparing and closing candidate offers, & the employee onboarding/orientation process
• Manage, provide guidance and support on employee relations issues; assess risk and determine appropriate course of action; conduct thorough and objective investigations as needed; escalate complex issues to Sr. HR Manager
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention
• Coach managers in performance management including addressing performance issues, rewarding superior performance, and communicating performance expectations
• Accountable for the Performance Management systems at both locations
• Develop and implement HR programs that address and solve business problems and directly contribute to major long-term business objectives
• Keep abreast of Training Opportunities and make recommendations to management; Work with Managers to drive employee training and development programs
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends, employment legislation, and legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees and HR compliance
• Lead company compliance with all existing governmental and labor legal and government reporting requirements including any related to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Department of Labor, worker compensation, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and so forth. Maintain minimal company exposure to lawsuits
• Support the Health & Safety Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience, manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong recruiting background for all levels of roles within and organization
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proven ability to develop effective business relationships across all levels of the organization
• Ability to influence others through consultation and coaching
• Successful and demonstrated HR experience with proven track record in compensation practices, organizational development, employee relations, diversity, performance management, federal and state employment laws
• Prior business partner experience with a geographically dispersed team
• Proven ability to be self-directed and motivated

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried
Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: 80,000
Salary Maximum: 100,000
Incentive: No

Disclaimer

Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location. For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion. AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

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