May 19, 2026

Sr Director, HR Business Partner - VSD (Hybrid)

Job Description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

We are seeking an exceptional Sr Director, HR Business Partner to serve as the trusted partner to the senior leaders in our Vacuum Solutions Division. In this position, you will partner with divisional executives to enable strategic business initiatives. Working with our Centers of Excellence, you will translate business strategy into Talent strategy. Join us on our journey as we continue to grow organically and through acquisitions.

This is a unique opportunity to join a company undergoing significant growth and change, organically and through acquisitions, and to influence the evolution of our global operating model.

Ideally the candidate will be within a reasonable hybrid commuting distance of our Corporate Headquarters in Andover, MA, working onsite three days per week.

You Will Make An Impact By:

  • Provide strategic guidance on people and organizational issues: Employee Relations, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Performance Management and HR initiatives.
  • Manage HRBP responsible for our Vacuum Solutions Division
  • Help the organization grow by diagnosing gaps between current and desired organization performance, provide strategic counsel to leadership and deploy actions to help resolve gaps in the areas of organizational effectiveness, organizational design, talent management, succession, employee development, executive coaching and employee relations.
  • Working with the Talent and Business Partner teams, evolve and embed talent strategies to enable diversity, inclusion and engagement.
  • Participate in company-wide programs and initiatives (e.g., Workforce Planning, Total Rewards, Organizational Change, Performance Management, Talent Development, and Succession Planning).

Skills You Bring:

  • Experience and ability to deliver in a fast paced, high-growth, changing environment
  • Success working in a collaborative, matrixed environment, and a track record of accomplishments with measurable business impact
  • Experience managing change, shaping culture, influencing leadership, developing talent, managing risk and ensuring compliance.
  • Demonstrated ability to address difficult issues and make independent decisions.
  • Ability to think critically, troubleshoot and solve problems with confidence
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or related discipline or equivalent experience (Master’s Degree is desired).
  • 10+ years progressive Human Resources experience in areas like; employee relations, talent management, compensation & benefits, performance management, recruiting, and training

Ideally the candidate will be within a reasonable commuting distance of our Corporate Headquarters in Andover, MA. This is a hybrid role, working onsite three days per week.

We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $200,400 - $334,000 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

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Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com .

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