Sr Manager, Human Resources

Ametek, Inc. • Collegeville, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Human Resources Manager is a hands‑on, results‑driven HR leader responsible for delivering strong people outcomes at the Superior Tube manufacturing site in Collegeville, PA. Supporting an operation of approximately 200 employees across multiple shifts, this role reports directly to the DVP HR. This position plays a critical role in talent acquisition, onboarding, talent management, and employee relations in a unionized manufacturing environment, while also leading day‑to‑day HR administration. The Sr. HR Manager is both a trusted business partner to site leadership and the primary driver of operational HR excellence, including process improvement and compliance. This role requires a visible presence on the plant floor, strong partnerships with leaders and union representatives, and the ability to balance strategic workforce initiatives with high‑touch HR execution. The Sr. HR Manager will proactively strengthen the people pipeline, and streamline HR processes to support business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting unionized operations is required.
• Proven success leading recruiting, onboarding, and talent management for both hourly and salaried populations.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and HR best practices.
• Strong business partner mindset with the ability to influence and advise leaders.
• Comfortable balancing strategic initiatives with hands‑on HR administration.
• Results‑driven, organized, and capable of managing competing priorities.
• Skilled in change management and continuous improvement.
• Effective communicator with strong relationship‑building skills.
• High integrity and ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.

Nice To Haves

• HR certification (SPHR, SHRM‑SCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full‑cycle recruiting for hourly, salaried, technical, and leadership roles.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through proactive sourcing.
• Partner with plant leadership on workforce planning, staffing levels, and future skill needs.
• Own and continuously improve onboarding and orientation programs to accelerate time‑to‑productivity and retention.
• Ensure a positive, consistent, and compliant candidate and new‑hire experience aligned with AMETEK standards.
• Drive performance management, goal‑setting, and feedback processes.
• Identify and develop high‑potential employees and future leaders, with emphasis on frontline supervisors.
• Coach managers on effective people leadership, employee development, and performance improvement.
• Support succession planning and internal mobility efforts.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for a unionized workforce.
• Administer and interpret the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) consistently and effectively.
• Lead grievance administration, employee investigations, and corrective action processes.
• Build productive working relationships with union representatives to support positive labor relations and business outcomes.
• Support labor negotiations and contract preparation, as required.
• Manage leave administration, including FMLA, ADA, disability, statutory, and company‑sponsored leave programs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and clear communication.
• Handle day‑to‑day employee relations matters with sound judgment and consistency.
• Ensure effective execution of attendance management, disciplinary processes, and HR case management.
• Maintain accurate HR records and HRIS data in compliance with AMETEK and legal requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and improve effectiveness.
• Recommend and implement HR process improvements aligned with AMETEK best practices.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, labor regulations, and company policy.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and action planning.
• Track, analyze, and report key HR metrics (recruiting effectiveness, turnover, absenteeism, engagement).
• Actively promote a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager