Sr. HR Generalist

MKS Instruments; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical)

401(k) with company match

12 paid holidays

Sick time

15 paid vacation days

6 weeks parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program participation

Job summary

MKS Instruments is seeking a Sr HR Generalist & People Relations Partner to support employees at one or more local MA sites. You will report to the Human Resources Manager and partner with leaders to drive HR initiatives, resolve employee relations matters, and ensure compliant, efficient HR operations.

Responsibilities include onboarding, policy adherence, data analysis, leave management, and collaboration with Total Rewards to maintain competitive compensation practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of HR Generalist experience.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, compensation, and employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to align HR initiatives with business goals.
• Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to managers and employees.
• Proactively assess trends to drive a culture aligned with company principles.
• Handle employee relations matters including investigations and conflict resolution.
• Support managers with performance concerns and implement PIPs.
• Conduct inquiries, exit interviews, and feedback sessions.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support hiring needs.
• Coordinate onboarding and deliver orientation for new hires.
• Ensure compliance with policies and employment laws.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems (Workday preferred).
• Analyze HR data and report trends to leadership.
• Assist with leave of absence, Workers' Comp, and benefits inquiries.
• Partner with Total Rewards on compensation practices.
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace across sites.
• Identify development opportunities and implement training.
• Participate in HR-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Compensation

Employment laws

Cross-location collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Sr HR Generalist & People Relations Partner at MKS, you will support employees and partner with business leaders at one or more local sites. In this role, you will report to the Human Resources Manager for our largest Division.

You Will Make an Impact by:

• Collaborating with leadership and supervisors to align HR initiatives with business goals.
• Providing day-to-day HR support and guidance to managers and employees.
• Proactively assess and address trends to drive a culture that is aligned with MKS principles and standards
• Handle employee relations matters, including investigations and conflict resolution.
• Support managers in addressing performance concerns and implementing Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
• Conduct inquiries, exit interviews, employee discussions, and feedback sessions.
• Partner with leaders and Talent Acquisition to support hiring needs.
• Coordinate onboarding and deliver orientation for new hires to ensure a smooth transition.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and federal/state employment laws.
• Maintain accurate employee records using HR systems (Workday preferred) and manual tracking tools.
• Analyze HR data and report trends to leadership.
• Assist employees with leave of absence, Workers' Compensation, and benefits-related inquiries.
• Partner with leadership and Total Rewards to support competitive compensation practices.
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture across both sites.
• Identify development opportunities for employees and managers.
• Partner with HR teams to implement training and development programs.
• Participate in or lead HR-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field and 5+ years of HR Generalist experience.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, compensation, and employment laws.
• Ability to work across multiple locations and collaborate with different teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Workday or similar HRIS proficiency
• Exceptional communications, both written and verbal
• Service orientation and demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Flexibility to support different shifts (may include weekly hours to be available during 3rd shift)
• Ability to travel between MA sites in close proximity
• On-site office and plant environment
• Frequent use of computers and office productivity tools.

This position is located in Andover, MA. Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position.

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $88,000 - $147,000 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. persons." "U.S. persons" are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("MKS") is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

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