Sr. Human Resources Generalist

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As Sr. Human Resources Generalist, you will handle day-to-day operational support at the Franklin, MA facility and provide support to Corporate Functions. Your work will be in a variety of HR areas including employee relations, leave management, performance management, staffing, talent & culture development, communications and employee engagement. In this important role, you will serve as the key HR point of contact, and you will also be a vital member of the MKS HR team. You will report to the Sr. Human Resources Manager.

You Will Make an Impact:

• Be a trusted advisor to leadership and the management team, by providing candid and unbiased counsel to create an interactive partnership, and by building trust and credibility to influence talent, organization, engagement and leadership decisions.
• Interact with employees and managers to address employee relations proactively and in response to problems that arise. Conduct interviews, inquiries, investigations, exit interviews, and focus groups. Facilitate excellence in workplace culture and communications practices.
• Perform processes such as onboarding, orientation, immigration support, unemployment claims, benefits support, and leave of absence management. Maintain accurate documentation and employee records.
• Partner with HR colleagues to leverage global programs and ensure successful implementation. Serve as the liaison for the site employee population ensuring that a high-quality level of service is provided. Participate in and/or lead projects.
• Use a systematic approach to identify and act on opportunities for leader and management development. Facilitate development plans and actions for key talent. Leverage COE to identify and implement training and development programs.
• Ensure compliance with legal and policy requirements. Facilitate completion of required compliance training.
• Leverage Workday system, Engagement Survey Data, and manual tracking to assess talent metrics, communicate trends, and implement actions.
  
  

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of related HR experience
• HR experience working in a manufacturing facility.
• An organized, results-oriented approach and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated business acumen and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws related to employment and ability to interpret and apply applicable laws and regulations.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) strongly desired.
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Higher education or HR certification.
• Experience with Workday HRIS.
• Demonstrated partnering with COEs, across functions, and in a matrixed organization
• Ability in areas such as coaching, conflict resolution, team building, influencing, facilitation, training, data reporting & analysis, presentation, process development, problem-solving.
  
  

Working Conditions

• On-site office and plant environment; Frequent use of computers and office productivity tools.
  
  

MKS Instruments, 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.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range:

Total Base Pay Range $ 90,000.00 to $105,000.00 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. 

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.].

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.

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: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com .

If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role.