Director, HRBP

Coherent Corp•Santa Clara, CA

60d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, HR Business Partner (HRBP) will serve as the strategic HR advisor senior executives as assigned. This role will lead and execute HR strategies that align with business priorities across assigned organization and potentially other functions. The HRBP will work closely with executive leadership to drive organizational effectiveness, develop talent strategies, and support high-impact people initiatives across a dynamic, global workforce.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field required.
8+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 3 years in a senior HRBP or equivalent leadership role.
Demonstrated experience supporting executive leadership in Finance, Legal, Strategy, or Technology organizations.
Global HR experience in a complex, matrixed organization strongly preferred.
Must possess a high level of flexibility and adaptability to handle both day-to-day operational requirements of the role, as well as think and act strategically in matters related to larger-scale, organizational objectives.
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and coach at the senior level.
Strategic thinker with a bias for action and results.
Deep knowledge of talent strategy, change management, and organizational development.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing business needs.
Collaborative and capable of working across regions, cultures, and stakeholder groups.
Strong project management skills and comfort managing complexity.
High degree of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary HR partner and provide strategic HR support to senior leaders as assigned.
Develop and implement talent strategies that drive growth, efficiency, and organizational capability across the functional organizations and other assigned functions.
Translate business strategies into integrated people plans, including workforce planning, talent development, succession, and culture transformation.
Collaborate across regional HRBPs, COEs (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent Management), and Shared Services to align global HR programs with local execution.
Partner with COEs to review and enhance HR policies, processes, and recognition schemes.
Use HR analytics and insights to inform decisions, assess organizational health, and provide proactive guidance to leaders.
Coach leaders to build high-performing, inclusive teams and strengthen leadership effectiveness.
Lead core HR processes such as performance management, talent reviews, organizational design, and employee engagement.
Drive change management initiatives to support transformation and innovation.
Proactively manage employee relations and ensure compliance with global employment laws and internal policies.