HR Generalist

Amphenol Industrial; Village of Endicott (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Industrial Operations seeks a Human Resources Generalist to oversee daily HR operations at the Endicott, NY facility. You will manage recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and benefits administration to support a robust HR function.

The ideal candidate has strong influencing skills, a change mindset, and solid knowledge of HR best practices and labor laws. Work closely with the HR Director to drive people initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or a related field.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) is a plus.
• A 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes.
• Manage benefits administration and employee questions on benefits.
• Handle employee relations, performance management, investigations, and coaching.
• Develop, implement, and update HR policies to ensure compliance.
• Monitor HR metrics and provide insights to senior management.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

HR best practices

Employment laws

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

HR Certification (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR)

Job description

HR Generalist

Amphenol Industrial Operations

Reports to: HR Director

Job Description Summary:

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 will include 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, with global manufacturing, design, sales, and marketing locations, specializes in delivering a comprehensive range of high-reliability power and signal connectors along with interconnection systems designed specifically for harsh environments and high performance. Our solutions cater to diverse, 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.

Amphenol Industrial Operations proudly operates as a business unit of Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH), a global leader in the electronics revolution, headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut.

www.amphenol-industrial.com

Duties/Responsibilities:

Recruitment, Hiring, and Onboarding:

• Manage end to end recruitment process including job postings, screening, interviewing, and onboarding
• Develop job descriptions that accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for each position
• Collaborate with managers to understand their hiring needs and provide support throughout the recruitment process

Benefit Management:

• Answer employee questions and provide guidance regarding benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks
• Manage and oversee workers compensation claims
• Review payroll and resolve any discrepancies or issues that arise
• Plan and execute employee engagement activities to promote a positive workplace culture
• Manage the compensation structure to ensure competitive pay practices

Employee Relations:

• Oversee the performance management process, performance evaluations and feedback
• Act as the point of contact for employee concerns, grievances, and conflict resolution
• Conduct investigations and recommend appropriate actions for resolving employee issues
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance on performance-related issues and employee development

Continuous Improvement:

• Develop, implement and update HR policies and procedures to ensure 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 for decision making
• Monitor HR metrics and analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement

Qualifications – Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or a related field
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) is a plus
• A 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:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand; walk, twist or rotate body, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on occasion. Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.