Human Resources Manager

AMETEK, Inc.; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking an Human Resources Manager to partner with business leaders and build strong talent capabilities. You will lead talent management, onboarding, performance and succession, while fostering an inclusive culture and engaging employees across the organization.

The role includes union-relation responsibilities, full-cycle recruiting, and continuous process improvement to boost efficiency and compliance. A strong focus on confidential, strategic advisory support is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field with at least 5 years of applicable experience.
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP desired.
• Experience in manufacturing plant preferred.
• Experience in Talent Acquisition preferred.
• Ability to interact and influence all levels of organization with confidence, building trust and rapport.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving ability, particularly in ambiguous or complex situations.
• Demonstrated willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity and decision‑making.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity.
• Remains calm under pressure and is able to lead through difficult situations.
• Strength in managing change leadership in high‑growth, cross‑functional organization.
• Strong time management and project management abilities.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills (particularly Microsoft Office).
• Highly proficient written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Talent Management: Develop, implement, and manage organizational programs relative to team member development, retention, performance management, onboarding, career development, and succession planning, to ensure a talent pipeline that will successfully enable current strategies and future growth.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for a unionized workforce
• Inclusive Culture / Employee Engagement: Build a culture that empowers all employees to bring their true and most productive selves to work. Embed inclusion in all people practices. Provide recommendations to managers on how to respond to emerging workplace trends and or how to address team member needs or issues within the guard rails of legal compliance and culture. Assist in implementation of team member engagement surveys, feedback sessions, and action planning. Actively personify and advocate for the company’s culture, brand, and values.
• Talent Acquisition: Partner with hiring managers to evaluate talent needs and ensure acceptable staffing levels (current and future). Manage the full recruiting process. Focus on interviewing and selection to ensure a consistent, high quality talent pipeline. Assist hiring managers with the effective use of selection criteria and onboarding tools.
• Process Improvement: Identify, advocate for, and implement best practices across all areas of the business; simplify or reduce non-value added processes. Help business units identify and resolve opportunities for increased efficiency or decreased bureaucracy. Enable and ensure compliance in regulated practices pertinent to department. Advocate for team member involvement and empowerment in decision making.

Skills

Communication skills

Influence stakeholders

Change management

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Time management

Project management

AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

SPHR or SHRM-SCP

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

The Human Resources Manager ensures organizational talent is prepared to deliver exceptional performance through partnership with business leaders and by building strong organizational capabilities and culture. Utilize functional and technical expertise to develop, implement, manage and continuously improve strategies and tactics related to talent management, employee engagement, benefits, employee relations, organizational effectiveness and compensation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Talent Management: Develop, implement, and manage organizational programs relative to team member development, retention, performance management, onboarding, career development, and succession planning, to ensure a talent pipeline that will successfully enable current strategies and future growth.


• Serve as the primary HR contact for a unionized workforce


• Inclusive Culture / Employee Engagement: Build a culture that empowers all employees to bring their true and most productive selves to work. Embed inclusion in all people practices. Provide recommendations to managers on how to respond to emerging workplace trends and or how to address team member needs or issues within the guard rails of legal compliance and culture. Assist in implementation of team member engagement surveys, feedback sessions, and action planning. Actively personify and advocate for the company’s culture, brand, and values.


• Talent Acquisition: Partner with hiring managers to evaluate talent needs and ensure acceptable staffing levels (current and future). Manage the full recruiting process. Focus on interviewing and selection to ensure a consistent, high quality talent pipeline. Assist hiring managers with the effective use of selection criteria and onboarding tools.


• Process Improvement: Identify, advocate for, and implement best practices across all areas of the business; simplify or reduce non-value added processes. Help business units identify and resolve opportunities for increased efficiency or decreased bureaucracy. Enable and ensure compliance in regulated practices pertinent to department. Advocate for team member involvement and empowerment in decision making.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field of study with at least 5 years of applicable experience.


• SPHR or SHRM-SCP desired.


• Experience in manufacturing plant preferred.


• Experience in Talent Acquisition preferred.


• Ability to interact and influence all levels of organization with confidence, building trust and rapport. Is capable of providing courageous and decisive advice.


• Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.


• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving ability, particularly in ambiguous or complex situations. Understands and considers broad implications of business unit needs or decisions.


• 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.


• Is able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and integrity.


• Remains calm under pressure and is able to lead through difficult (i.e. emotional, complex, legal) situations.


• Strength in managing change leadership in high‑growth, cross‑functional organization.


• Strong time management and project management abilities.


• Intermediate to advanced computer skills (particularly Microsoft Office).


• Highly proficient written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 105,000

Salary Maximum: 130,000

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.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

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 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visithttps://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.

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