HR Generalist-Business Partner

Position Overview

As a Human Resources Generalist, Business Partner at MKS, you will balance proactive talent strategy with day-to-day execution to support employee and business needs across areas such as employee relations, policy interpretation, performance management, immigration, leave of absence, staffing, talent development, and employee engagement. Reporting to a Sr Manager, Human Resources, you will work in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment interacting with production, professional, and managerial staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Business Unit leader in Broomfield on people strategy for the US-based team.
• Advise managers, answer employee questions, research solutions, and provide subject matter expertise in various HR areas.
• Ensure compliance with legal and policy requirements and document necessary actions when issues arise.
• Facilitate required training, conduct investigations, interviews, focus groups, and exit interviews.
• Support workplace culture by organizing communications practices, All Hands meetings, celebration events, and community support activities.
• Partner with managers to address performance gaps, conduct talent reviews, and implement Performance Improvement Plans as needed.
• Identify and leverage opportunities for management and key talent development, including implementing training programs.
• Provide on-site HR support covering onboarding, orientation, workers’ compensation, and leave of absence management.
• Assist employees with benefits changes and enrollment while maintaining accurate employee records.
• Utilize Workday and manual tracking sheets to report on KPIs and trends, collaborating with HR colleagues to support global processes.
• Participate in and/or lead special HR projects as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of related experience.
• Knowledge of applicable labor laws and HR compliance.
• Solid understanding of HR practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an HR generalist in a manufacturing facility.
• Familiarity with the Workday HRIS.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Expertise in coaching, manager development, conflict resolution, team building, facilitation, and data reporting & analysis.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Pay Range: $65,016.00 - $120,744.00 per year.
• Bonus: Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k): With company match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 12 paid holidays, sick time, and 15 paid vacation days.
• 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.