Manager, Human Resources

AMETEK, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Defined?

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Growth and Development

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Tulsa, OK, and Wichita, KS, seeks an accomplished Human Resources Manager to lead the Midwest HR team. You will guide staffing, payroll, and employee relations while aligning HR practices with business goals.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and a track record of improving engagement in a manufacturing setting. Travel to Wichita may be required. A background in AI-enabled HR processes is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of human resources experience.
• Minimum 2 years overseeing payroll processing.
• Experience with federal, state and regulatory agencies affecting U.S. population.
• PHR or SPHR is a plus.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leads the HR team in the Midwest region and contributes to wider MRO Divisional initiatives and projects.
• Acts as a key business partner for the Midwest providing coaching and guidance to its leaders and teams.
• Responsible for staffing and recruitment of best-in-class talent while providing guidance to managers on best organizational practices to effectively meet the demands of the business.
• Able to utilize a range of tools and processes to help achieve high levels of employee engagement and a culture that is aligned to business needs.
• Leads the talent & succession planning actions for the region helping to ensure talent is identified and developed to meet future resourcing needs.
• Responsible for fostering a positive working environment and serve as ambassador in promoting the company’s recognition program to increase employee motivation and engagement.
• Proactively works to eliminate Employee Relations and workers compensation concerns wherever possible. Manages these effectively when it is necessary, ensuring feedback to the business to avoid such cases arising again.
• Oversees accurate processing of payroll for the Midwest employees and serves as back up to other MRO N.A. business units as needed.
• Administers other programs such as Salary Planning, Performance Management, Annual Benefits Open Enrollment and other programs in alignment with AMETEK’s corporate strategies.
• Responsible for processing background screenings, drug tests, and the ongoing administration of the FAA Drug and Alcohol program.
• Administers and manages other programs such as annual hearing and respiratory exams, biometrics screenings, and other compliance matters that arise.
• Manages Family Medical Leave requests in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Staff leadership

Coaching leaders

Staffing & recruitment

Employee relations

Data-driven

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR management or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Job description

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Business Unit: Maintenance & Repair North America

Posting Date: Sep 2, 2026

Job Description:

Your New Challenge in Human Resources Management?

Are you looking for an entrepreneurial organization where you can make a significant impact? We are in search of a professional Human Resources Manager for our Tulsa, OK and Wichita, KS manufacturing facilities.

Are you a critical thinker who excels in achieving performance goals through innovative human capital management?
Do you have a high-energy level and the motivation to cause things to happen and to deliver results?

We are a medium-sized team in need of a strong Human Resources Leader. We are a financially stable division of a large global manufacturer traded on the S&P 500.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the HR team in the Midwest region and contributes to wider MRO Divisional initiatives and projects.
• Acts as a key business partner for the Midwest providing coaching and guidance to its leaders and teams.
• Responsible for staffing and recruitment of best-in-class talent while providing guidance to managers on best organizational practices to effectively meet the demands of the business.
• Able to utilize a range of tools and processes to help achieve high levels of employee engagement and a culture that is aligned to business needs.
• Leads the talent & succession planning actions for the region helping to ensure talent is identified and developed to meet future resourcing needs.
• Responsible for fostering a positive working environment and serve as ambassador in promoting the company’s recognition program to increase employee motivation and engagement.
• Proactively works to eliminate Employee Relations and workers compensation concerns wherever possible. Manages these effectively when it is necessary, ensuring feedback to the business to avoid such cases arising again.
• Oversees accurate processing of payroll for the Midwest employees and serves as back up to other MRO N.A. business units as needed.
• Administers other programs such as Salary Planning, Performance Management, Annual Benefits Open Enrollment and other programs in alignment with AMETEK’s corporate strategies.
• Responsible for processing background screenings, drug tests, and the ongoing administration of the FAA Drug and Alcohol program.
• Administers and manages other programs such as annual hearing and respiratory exams, biometrics screenings, and other compliance matters that arise.
• Manages Family Medical Leave requests in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.
• Other duties as required.

We Need Your Experience to Include

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of human resources experience.
• A minimum of 2 years overseeing payroll processing.
• Experience with federal, state and regulatory agencies affecting U.S. population.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• PHR or SPHR is a plus.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.

Our Team

Our Company is located in Tulsa, OK, with limited same day travel required to Wichita, KS. You will directly lead the Midwest HR Generalist and collaborate with or guide the activities of all company staff. You will report to and gain direction from the Division Vice President, Business Manager and operate with considerable independence.

You Should Bring

• A history of consistently achieving key performance indicators.
• A knowledge of manufacturing operations.
• Experience growing new businesses by championing change and improvement.
• Dedication to consistently conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the company culture. We value people who focus on our customers, empower the team, deliver results, deal honestly and openly, take action, and exhibit uncompromising moral character and ethics.

You Should Know How to

• Deliver results; be data and metrics driven.
• Cooperate with teammates throughout the organization, influence others, and gain the support needed to make improvements and move in a positive direction.
  Innovate and implement change.
• Prioritize high-value tasks and focus when results are significant to the team's success.
• Read and interpret technical documents, laws, and employment policies.
• Communicate, present, and persuade upper management.

Your Personal Attributes Should Include

• Drive and dedication to success while maintaining integrity.
• Proven social skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• An interest in learning and growing professionally.

Career Growth Opportunities

Upon success learning the business and delivering results, there is potential for increased responsibilities throughout our organization. Your success in this role will provide upward mobility within Ametek and Ametek MRO.

Benefits

We offer a variety of benefits and perks for employees and their families, with the freedom to choose the plans that best fit their everyday life. You will enjoy: Vacation and Paid Time Off; Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; 401(k) Retirement Plan with Defined Match and Retirement Contributions; Tuition Reimbursement; Supplemental Life Insurance; Professional Growth and Development Opportunities.

Find out more about us atwww.AmetekMRO.com

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.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].