Come join a company where what you do makes a difference. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation, located in Middlefield, CT has been a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced optical metrology systems and ultra-precise optical components and assemblies. We are a worldwide supplier of optical metrology instruments, high precision optical components, and complex electro-optical system design and manufacturing services. ZYGO has been driven by a passion for innovation, as evidenced by approximately 750 patents awarded since its foundation. We are dedicated to helping you grow your career by using all your talents, insights, and experiences in a welcoming team environment. Bring your passion, commitment and curiosity and come grow with us as together we work to make our world a better place.

We are seeking a strong HR leader to direct, oversee and implement an HR plan in support of our mission and overall strategy. You will report to the Business Unit Leader as a key member of the senior leadership team and functionally to the Division Vice President of HR. This position requires an effective people manager, problem-solver, and someone who is comfortable with a high degree of accountability. You will lead a team of HR professionals to ensure the success of the organization overall by:

• Partnering with the Division Vice President of Human Resources to drive the talent acquisition, diversity, talent management and development strategies, attracting and retaining high potential salaried and direct labor candidates.
• Utilizing AMETEK standard processes and tools, including recruitment tools and software as well as developing innovative and modern sourcing strategies to attract and retain key talent across the organization.
• Executing AMETEK standard programs, ensuring team is trained and proficient in program requirements, and AMETEK HR operational expectations. Willingness to roll-up sleeves when necessary to get things done.
• Facilitating annual people processes to include compensation planning and performance management.
• Collaborating with management team to drive improvement, implement cultural change, optimize the organization, develop talent, workforce plan, and a rewarding employee experience.
• Building, with Leadership and HR team, a robust leadership development and succession plan, a career planning process, individual development plans, knowledge transfer plans and onboarding strategies.
• Championing appropriate change management and continuous improvement opportunities within the business.

You will have:

• Proven experience as an HR leader
• Ability to effectively balance HR functional objectives with the business objectives
• Experience in strategic planning, organization design and implementation
• Deep knowledge of HR functions (talent management, recruitment, compliance etc.)
• Ability to use metrics and analytics to make decisions
• You will:
  • Possess a drive to achieve
  • Base (and make) decisions with an understanding of the key components and drivers
  • Take on challenges and opportunities without being asked
  • Collaborate and work across functional lines and organizational levels
  • Act as a coach for team and collagues, focus on development
  • Understand and set clear responsibilities, holding self and team accountable for success
  • Relate well to people and work well with others
  • Try new approaches to complete tasks and take the lead in driving change