HR Generalist

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Sick time

Paid vacation days

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. is seeking an HR Generalist to join the People Relations team in Lawrence, MA. You will support direct labor and partner with site leadership, report to the Human Resources Manager, and drive HR initiatives on-site.

The role emphasizes employee relations, onboarding, and benefits support, with travel to other MA sites as needed. A Bachelor’s in HR and 2+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of related HR experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Solid understanding of employee relations, performance management, compensation and employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and supervisors to align HR initiatives with business objectives and provide day-to-day HR guidance.
• Handle employee relations matters including investigations, conflict resolution, and PIPs.
• Support the employee lifecycle with onboarding, orientation, exits, and feedback sessions.
• Assist with leave of absence, Workers' Comp, and benefits inquiries.
• Collaborate with HR CoEs, Communications, and cross-functional teams to align programs and messaging.
• Interface with Talent Acquisition to support hiring needs; travel up to 10% across MA sites.

Skills

HR degree

2+ years experience

Employee relations

Performance management

Employment laws

Cross-location collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field

Tools

Workday HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a HR Generalist on the People Relations team at MKS, you will support our direct labor and partner with leadership at our Lawrence, MA manufacturing site. In this role, you will report to the Human Resources Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Partnering with leaders and supervisors to align HR initiatives with business objectives, while providing day-to-day HR guidance and support to managers and employees
• Managing employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance concerns, and the implementation of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs)
• Supporting the employee lifecycle; conducting exit interviews, employee discussions, and feedback sessions. Coordinating onboarding and delivering new hire orientation to support a positive employee experience and smooth transition into the organization
• Assisting employees with leave of absence, Workers' Compensation, and benefits-related inquiries
• Collaborating with HR Centers of Excellence (CoEs), Communications, and cross-functional HR teams to align people programs, drive employee engagement initiatives, and ensure consistent delivery of HR strategies and messaging
• Interfacing with leaders and Talent Acquisition to support hiring needs
• Travel Requirements: 10% to assist with coverage with other MA sites when needed

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 2 Years of related experience
• Solid understanding of employee relations, performance management, compensation, and employment laws
• Ability to work across multiple locations and collaborate with different teams

Preferred Skills:

• Workday or similar HRIS proficiency
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Applications; Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Flexibility to support different shifts (may include weekly hours to be available during 3rd shift)

On-site office and plant environment

Frequent use of computers and office productivity tools

We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position.

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.

MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

MKS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs.

We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $ 71,025.00 - 118,375.00 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Benefits:

MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. persons." "U.S. persons" are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("MKS") is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

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