Sr. HR Generalist

MKS Instruments•Andover Shattuck, MA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Ability to work across multiple locations and collaborate with different teams.
Eligible to work in the United States.
Reside in states where MKS is registered to do business.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Collaborate with leadership and supervisors to align HR initiatives with business goals.
Provide 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.