Senior Human Resources Specialist

Halma p.l.c; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alicat Scientific is seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Specialist to support the full employee lifecycle for our U.S. workforce in Tucson, Arizona. This hands-on role covers day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and recruiting coordination for our Tucson-based team.

The position focuses on U.S. operations, does not cover international sites, and requires partnering with managers across manufacturing, engineering, sales, and corporate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR generalist/specialist experience; manufacturing preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. federal and Arizona state employment law.
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting and benefits administration.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR contact for U.S. employees on policies and workplace concerns.
• Support managers with performance management, coaching, and documentation.
• Assist with employee relations issues, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned requisitions and extend offers.
• Own onboarding process including paperwork, orientation, and 90-day check-ins.
• Partner with hiring managers across manufacturing, engineering, sales, and corporate functions to understand staffing needs.
• Administer U.S. employee benefits programs and coordinate open enrollment.
• Assist with compensation administration and job level documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal and Arizona employment law and maintain accurate HR records.

Skills

HR generalist

Recruiting

Benefits administration

Employee relations

HR policies

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin

PHR/SHRM-CP certification (preferred)

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Job description

Instrumentation for better flow and pressure control

Empowering Scientific Discovery and Technological Advancement

Alicat Scientific manufactures custom mass flow and pressure meters and controllers for gas and liquid applications; also supports scientific discovery and the development of technology by equipping our customers with advanced flow and pressure instrumentation essential to innovation.

Company: Alicat

Function: Talent & Culture

Job Type: Regular / Permanent

Role Type: Full time

Location: Tucson, Arizona

Job Description

Help grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.

Senior Human Resources Specialist

Alicat Scientific | Tucson, Arizona (On-site)

About Alicat Scientific

Help make cool instruments while building a community we are proud of.

Alicat Scientific is a leading manufacturer of precision flow and pressure instrumentation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona. Our U.S. team of approximately 260 employees supports engineering, manufacturing, sales, and operations for customers worldwide.

Position Summary

Alicat Scientific is seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Specialist to support the full employee lifecycle for our U.S. workforce. This role is a hands-on individual contributor position responsible for day-to-day HR operations, employee relations support, benefits administration, compliance, and recruiting coordination for our Tucson-based team. This position focuses exclusively on U.S. operations and does not carry responsibility for our international sites.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys varied, hands-on work in a manufacturing environment and wants to play a key role in building out HR processes as the company grows.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Support

• Serve as a primary point of contact for U.S. employees on HR policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.
• Support managers with performance management processes, coaching, and documentation.
• Assist with employee relations issues, investigations, and conflict resolution, escalating complex matters as appropriate.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned requisitions: posting roles, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and extending offers.
• Own the new hire onboarding process, including paperwork, orientation, and first-90-days check-ins.
• Partner with hiring managers across manufacturing, engineering, sales, and corporate functions to understand staffing needs.

Benefits & Compensation Administration

• Administer U.S. employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, 401(k), leave programs), serving as the go-to resource for employee questions.
• Support open enrollment processes and coordinate with benefits brokers/vendors.
• Assist with compensation administration, including offer letters, salary changes, and job level documentation.

Compliance & Recordkeeping

• Ensure compliance with federal and Arizona state employment law (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA recordkeeping, etc.).
• Maintain accurate, compliant employee records and HRIS data.
• Support audits, EEO-1 reporting, and other required filings.
• Stay current on changes in federal and Arizona employment law and flag necessary policy updates.

HR Programs & Process Improvement

• Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and internal communications.
• Help maintain and update the employee handbook and HR policies.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve HR processes as the company scales.
• Assist with HR reporting and metrics (turnover, time-to-fill, headcount) for leadership.

Manufacturing & Site Support

• Provide HR support tailored to both office/corporate staff and manufacturing floor employees.
• Partner with EHS/facilities on workplace safety-related HR matters (e.g., workers' compensation, accommodation requests).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive HR generalist/specialist experience; manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of U.S. federal and Arizona state employment law.
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting and benefits administration.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred, not required.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and discretion/confidentiality skills.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small HR team supporting a growing organization.

Location

This is an on-site position based at Alicat Scientific's headquarters in Tucson, Arizona. Occasional presence on the manufacturing floor is required to support employees and managers there.

Reports To

Chief Human Resources Officer

Alicat Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer.