Senior Manager, Human Resources

Senior Manager, Human Resources

Job Description:

The Role Entegris is seeking a new Senior Manager, Human Resources to join our team in Aurora, IL. The new Senior HR Manager will play a key role in aligning Human Resources strategy with Entegris business priorities at the Aurora Campus, a complex, multi-functional site that includes Operations, Product Management, R&D, Technology, IT, Finance, and other corporate functions. This role serves as a trusted partner to site and functional leaders, balancing strategic workforce support with strong operational execution to build organizational capability, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and attract, engage, develop, and retain top talent.

• Translate business strategy and site priorities into practical HR plans, actions, and workforce solutions that support operational goals.
• Serve as the primary HR partner to operations and site leadership, providing day‑to‑day consultation on workforce planning, staffing, organizational effectiveness, and leader decision‑making.
• Provide visible operational HRBP support for the campus, including regular leader engagement, floor presence, and timely response to employee and manager needs.
• Partner with leaders on headcount planning, hiring prioritization, internal movement, succession planning, and capability building for critical roles.
• Coach leaders on performance management, employee relations, policy application, investigations, restructuring, and complex employee matters.
• Lead and support organizational design, change management, and transformation efforts to improve effectiveness, clarity, and scalability.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent Management, HR Operations, and other COEs to ensure strong execution of HR programs and site‑specific needs.
• Support operational people processes including onboarding, shift and workforce changes, attendance and scheduling considerations, employee communications, and compliance‑related activities in partnership with site leadership.
• Use data and insights to identify workforce trends, solve complex business issues, and provide recommendations to senior leaders.
• Drive execution of annual HR processes and large‑scale initiatives, ensuring high‑quality implementation and adoption across the client group.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and help standardize HR practices that improve employee experience, manager capability, and operational efficiency.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and coordination across other HR partners supporting the campus or client groups, as applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably including meaningful support of manufacturing or operations organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to independently support senior leaders, influence decisions, and translate business priorities into practical HR actions.
• Experience working in a multi‑location, matrixed, and global organization.
• Strong experience in employee relations, investigations, performance management, organizational design, and change management.
• Proven capability supporting operational HR needs such as workforce planning, staffing plans, onboarding, policy interpretation, and execution of people processes in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to identify trends, diagnose issues, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to influence at multiple levels of the organization.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, work independently, and manage multiple priorities with follow‑through.
• Proven project and time‑management skills with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of U.S. labor and employment law.
• Proven capability working with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems;
  Workday experience preferred.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and identify opportunities to improve HR processes and service delivery.
• M&A experience is a plus.
• HR certification…