Manufacturing HR Leader: Union Relations & Talent

AMETEK Inc.; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Collegeville, PA seeks a hands-on Human Resources Manager to lead people outcomes for approximately 200 employees across multiple shifts.

You will partner with site leadership and union representatives to drive talent acquisition, onboarding, talent management, employee relations, and HR administration. The role emphasizes a visible plant-floor presence, labor relations, process improvement, and compliance with AMETEK standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing.
• Experience supporting unionized operations preferred.
• Proven success leading recruiting, onboarding, and talent management for hourly and salaried staff.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Business partner mindset with influence and advisory skills.
• Balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on HR administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly, salaried, technical, and leadership roles.
• Own onboarding and orientation programs to accelerate time‑to‑productivity.
• Manage workforce planning with plant leadership and staffing levels.
• Lead performance management and succession planning.
• Serve as primary HR contact for a unionized workforce and administer the CBA.
• Oversee leave administration (FMLA, ADA, disability) and employee relations.
• Ensure accurate HR records and HRIS data in compliance with policy.

Skills

HR leadership

union relations

employee relations

talent management

recruiting partnerships

change management

strategic partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS/HRIS data management

Job description

AMETEK, Inc. in Collegeville, PA seeks a hands-on Human Resources Manager to lead people outcomes for approximately 200 employees across multiple shifts.

You will partner with site leadership and union representatives to drive talent acquisition, onboarding, talent management, employee relations, and HR administration. The role emphasizes a visible plant-floor presence, labor relations, process improvement, and compliance with AMETEK standards.