Senior Human Resources Generalist

AMETEK; Waukegan (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, a global industrial technology leader, seeks a Senior Human Resources Generalist in Waukegan, IL to partner with site leadership and employees. The role focuses on talent acquisition, leave management, employee relations, retention, and record maintenance, including compliance and reporting.

The successful candidate will guide managers on employee relations, manage recruiting and onboarding, oversee leave programs, and support performance management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent field.
• 5+ years of HR experience.
• PHR or SHRM-CP desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on employee relations, workplace issues, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation.
• Navigate employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex matters to leadership.
• Manage the recruiting process identifying and interviewing the most qualified candidates.
• Complete offer, pre-employment, and onboarding processes for new hires leveraging applicant tracking and HRIS software.
• Manage all aspects of leave, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and other statutory or company-sponsored leaves, coordinating with payroll for compliance.
• Oversee performance review processes and coach managers on best practices to support employee development.
• Ensure legal compliance of state and federal regulations and applicable employment laws.
• Create and maintain employee records and files, including personnel, medical, and training documents.
• Assist in developing HR procedures and policies and provide guidance for business operations.
• Participate in development of HR objectives, metrics, and standard reports.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Integrity & professionalism

HR knowledge

MS Office

Spanish language

AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Senior Human Resources Generalist serves as a strategic partner to site leadership, the Human Resources team, and employees with the purpose of optimizing the productivity and effectiveness of the organization. The role focuses on talent acquisition, leave management, employee relations, retention, and record maintenance and compliance, contributing to a positive and productive workplace culture. The position is located in Waukegan, MN and will also provide remote HR support to locations across the business unit.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on employee relations, workplace issues, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation.
• Navigate employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the leadership team.
• Manage the recruiting process identifying and interviewing the most qualified candidates.
• Complete the offer, pre-employment, and onboarding processes for new hires leveraging applicant tracking and HRIS software.
• Manage all aspects of leave, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and other statutory or company-sponsored leave programs. Serve as the primary point of contact for leave inquiries, ensure leave documentation is maintained accurately, educate staff on leave policies, and coordinate with payroll and management to support compliance and smooth transitions.
• Oversee performance review processes, coach managers on best practices, and support employee development initiatives. Ensure consistent application of performance standards and feedback mechanisms.
• Ensure legal compliance of state and federal regulations and applicable employment laws.
• Create new employee personnel, medical, and training files while simultaneously keeping current employee records up to date and organized.
• Assist in developing and executing personnel procedures and policies, providing guidance and interpretation for business operations.
• Participate in development of Human Resources objectives and systems, including metrics and standard reports.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent field required.
• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources required.
• Effective Human Resources management and people management skills.
• Understanding of Human Resources functions and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Works well under pressure with a proven track record of meeting deadlines.
• Highly computer literate with capability in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Fantastic organizational and time management skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• PHR or SHRM-CP desired.
• Spanish language skills preferred.
• 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.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 65,000

Salary Maximum: 85,000

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 $7.5 billion.

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