Director, Human Resources

AMETEK; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions with a robust manufacturing footprint.

The Director, Human Resources will drive a global people strategy, partner with leaders, and build a high-performing, inclusive culture in a complex, matrixed environment. The role requires strategic leadership, talent development, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, with responsibility for compliance, benefits, and labor relations across multi-site teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, HR, labor relations, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Experience managing HR across multi-site global teams in matrixed orgs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to leadership, aligning HR with business goals.
• Lead global HR team and talent development programs.
• Drive change management, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Ensure HR operations are compliant and continuously improved.

Skills

Strategic leadership

HR strategy

Change management

Talent development

Employee engagement

Succession planning

Leadership coaching

Collaboration

Data-driven decisions

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or HR

Tools

HRIS (ADP/SuccessFactors)

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a key member of the leadership team, the Director, Human Resources (HR) will drive a global people strategy that fuels business performance and cultivates a high-performing, inclusive culture. This role requires a dynamic leader who can think strategically, lead globally, and roll up their sleeves to drive and support day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate is a proactive business partner with a passion for talent development, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the business.

What You Will Do

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, aligning HR strategies with business goals to drive growth and transformation.
• Partner with global and cross-functional leaders to shape workforce strategies that support scalability, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Lead change management initiatives that enhance organizational agility and employee engagement.
• Act as a strategic connector between the business and shared service HR functions, ensuring seamless execution of business-wide programs.

GLOBAL TEAM LEADERSHIP & TALENT DEVELOPMENT

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing HR team across geographies, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Champion talent development programs that identify, grow, and retain top talent at all levels of the organization.
• Drive succession planning and leadership development initiatives to build future‑ready teams.

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE & HANDS-ON SUPPORT

• Provide hands‑on support in key areas including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with managers to improve team effectiveness, morale, and retention through proactive coaching and support.
• Ensure HR operations are efficient, compliant, and aligned with best practices.
• Partner with shared services to ensure timely and accurate delivery of HR services, while identifying opportunities for process improvement and standardization.

CULTURE & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Promote a culture that reflects company values, encourages innovation, and supports continuous improvement across all functions.
• Analyze HR and business metric to identify trends and recommend data‑driven solutions that enhance organizational performance.
• Lead initiatives to improve employee experience, engagement, and workplace culture.

Compliance, Labor Relations, & Benefits

• Oversee compliance with employment laws and internal policies, including training and reporting requirements.
• Manage benefits administration, workers’ compensation, and employee health and safety programs.

We Are Looking For

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, Labor Relations, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven experience managing HR functions across multi‑site and global teams, with a demonstrated ability to navigate complex, matrixed organizations.

LEADERSHIP & STRATEGIC CAPABILITY

• Strong track record as a strategic business partner with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated success in leading talent development initiatives, including succession planning, leadership coaching, and employee engagement strategies.
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levels. Able to roll up sleeves and dive into day‑to‑day HR operations when needed.

Skills & Knowledge

• Deep understanding of HR best practices, employment law (Federal, State, and Local), and compliance requirements.
• Skilled in driving continuous improvement and change management initiatives across HR and business functions.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills; able to build trust and credibility quickly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, HRIS (e.x. ADP, SuccessFactors), and data‑driven decision making.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision‑making, work quality and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI‑generated outputs.

Other Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally ~25%

Compensation

• Employee Type: Salaried
• Currency: USD
• Salary Minimum: 135,000
• Salary Maximum: 185,000
• Incentive: Yes
• 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.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].