Sr. HR Generalist

MKS Inc.; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

12 paid holidays

Paid vacation (15 days)

Parental leave (6 weeks)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS is seeking a Senior HR Generalist & People Relations Partner to support employees and partner with business leaders at multiple local sites in Massachusetts. You will report to the Human Resources Manager for our largest Division and help drive HR initiatives across Wilmington and Andover.

You will provide day-to-day HR support, handle employee relations, support performance management, and partner with Talent Acquisition to fill roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field required.
• 5+ years of HR Generalist experience required.
• 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 MKS principles.
• Handle employee relations matters, including investigations and conflict resolution.
• Support managers in performance concerns and implementing PIPs.
• Conduct inquiries, exit interviews, and feedback sessions.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support hiring needs.
• Coordinate onboarding and deliver new-hire orientation.
• Ensure compliance with policies and federal/state laws.
• Maintain employee records in Workday and other tools.
• Analyze HR data and report trends to leadership.
• Assist with leave, Workers’ Compensation, and benefits inquiries.
• Partner with Total Rewards to support compensation practices.
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace across sites.
• Identify development opportunities for employees and managers.
• Implement training and development programs with HR teams.
• Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

Performance management

Compensation

Employment laws

Travel logistics

Effective communication

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 travel locally weekly (between Wilmington and Andover, MA) and support multiple locations and collaborate with different teams.
• Occasional 3rd shift backup support for vacations and need.

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 Wilmington, 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.

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.

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.].