Job Title:  Human Resources Generalist

We are looking for a Human Resources Generalist to act as a driver, coach and partner to the leaders and employees based in Irvine, CA. The individual will ensure that AMETEK creates and maintains a great place to work by delivering on our people strategy. The successful candidate will be a proactive communicator and someone who can successfully balance employee needs with business objectives, while simultaneously executing operational HR responsibilities with excellence.  The successful candidate will be part of a truly International organization and will be inquisitive and aspire to develop their knowledge with this in mind.

This is an on-site role, requiring the HR professional to “roll up your sleeves,” and engage and execute on needs both large and small - tactical and strategic. This is an excellent role for someone looking to develop their HR competencies in a role where an HR professional can grow and thrive. With the support of the HR Business Partner and HR Director, the HR Generalist will regularly collaborate with the leadership of the business across all functions, interact with and influence multiple levels of the organization, provide coaching, counseling and drive a successful culture for the business.  The HR Generalist will facilitate the best decisions for both the business and the employees in an environment of rapid change and growth.

The key responsibilities and accountabilities include but are not limited to:

•    Partner with the business to support all processes with the employee lifecycle while ensuring appropriate application of HR policies and procedures including fulfilling general HR Administration activities (including recruitment, leave administration, payroll, employee relations, compensation, performance, talent development, employee engagement, diversity, and training)
•    Provide accurate and timely responses to management requests, be the steward of compliance with Company processes, data protection requirements, and maintain HR systems and records.
•    Support Strategic HR initiatives and HR Analytics for the business unit in conjunction with the HR Director and HR Business Partner.
•    Provide support with analyzing employment trends in the location(s)/business units reporting results and developing/monitoring action plans.
•    Primary point of contact for general employee issues, collaboration, coaching, concerns, or information.
•    Mentor and provide guidance to employees related to career development.
•    Maintain HR dashboard/tracker on a weekly/monthly basis.
•    Additional responsibilities as required, and commensurate with the role.

Education, Experience and Key Competencies
•    College, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business, or other related discipline
•    4+ years experience in a HR role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
•    Outstanding interpersonal skills with a desire to connect with employees and the ability to coach others.

•    Knowledge and understanding of CA employment and labor laws and regulations
•    Ability to plan out, implement and monitor strategic programs to advance business objectives.
•    Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workloads effectively.
•    Experience with HR systems and tools such as SuccessFactors, LinkedIn recruiter, Talent LMS are a plus.