Job Title:  Director, Human Resources- Hughes-Treitler FMH

The Director of Human Resources is an essential member of the HTF leadership team contributing to the development and execution of the business’s annual strategic plan.   

This position is a senior staff level role at an AMETEK Business Unit based in Garden City, NY, and the individual will play a key role in guiding the strategic direction and leading the efficient execution of activities to profitably grow the business.

This position reports directly to the HTF DVP/Business Unit Manager, with a strong dotted line to the Aerospace & Defense Division Vice President of Human Resources.

We’re proud of our culture of innovation and dedication to customer success that has put us in a favorable growth position based on a large and loyal customer base and an ever-increasing number of applications for its solutions. And we’re looking for an HR Leader that wants to grow with us!

What You Will Do in the Role:

• Serve as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) for the Business Unit and the trusted advisor and business partner of the DVP BU Manager
• Lead the HTF HR team in full cycle HR responsibilities (hiring, onboarding, development, performance management, employee relations, payroll, etc.)
• Collaborate with the BU Manager and SLT to assess leadership capabilities, implement targeted development strategies, and drive initiatives that align with HTF values and accelerate business performance
• Full ownership of Labor Relations for the Hughes-Treitler Garden City location including CBA administration, grievance and arbitration management, and participation in contract negotiations
• Serve as the key coach to all leaders within the business unit managers on HR Strategy, policy and leadership principles; recommend organizational structure, improvements to policies, programs, and procedures related to the effectiveness of the HR function
• Leverage HR KPIs and metrics to make data-driven business decisions
• Travel required up to 40% to the Business Unit locations

What You Will Bring to the Role:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6+ years HR experience in the manufacturing industry; master’s degree with 10+ years HR experience preferred
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in Labor Relations
• Experience driving transformative change within a manufacturing business; ability to partner with and effectively influence Senior Business Leaders
• Robust understanding of manufacturing technical talent and operation speed
• Expertise in leading talent acquisition initiatives and aligning hiring strategies with business objectives
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local employment regulations
• Working knowledge of a manufacturing P&L; a practical working knowledge of manufacturing concepts (Throughput, Direct Labor Planning, etc.)
• Must have the ability to multitask with strong time/priority management skills
• Due to the nature of HTF's programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

AMETEK’s Hughes‑Treitler and FMH businesses form a combined aerospace thermal‑management and fluid‑transfer unit delivering high‑performance heat exchangers, cooling systems, flexible metal hoses, bellows, ducts, and precision assemblies for commercial, military, and space applications. With more than 75 years of engineering expertise and AS9100/NADCAP certifications, the team operates across key sites in Garden City, NY, Irvine, CA, and Reynosa, MX, providing reliable, custom‑engineered solutions built to perform in the most demanding environments.