HR Business Partner

Coherent Corp. US • Saxonburg, PA

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About The Position

The HR Manager will lead recruitment strategies in collaboration with Talent Acquisition to meet workforce needs and ensure timely, high-quality hires. This role involves cultivating partnerships with local schools, trade programs, and colleges to build sustainable talent pipelines. The HR Manager will design and maintain job descriptions, leveling frameworks, and compensation structures in compliance with company standards and legal requirements. Additionally, the manager will advise and coach managers and employees on HR policies, employment laws, and employee relations to promote a positive and compliant workplace culture. The position also includes conducting and resolving employee relations investigations, administering the ADA interactive process, driving succession planning efforts, overseeing performance management cycles, facilitating training programs, analyzing HR metrics, and managing HR processes within the Quality Management System (QMS).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• At least 5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Proven expertise in employee relations, compliance, and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (Oracle experience a plus).

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment strategies in collaboration with Talent Acquisition to meet workforce needs and ensure timely, high-quality hires.
• Cultivate partnerships with local schools, trade programs, and colleges to build sustainable talent pipelines.
• Design and maintain job descriptions, leveling frameworks, and compensation structures in compliance with company standards and legal requirements.
• Advise and coach managers and employees on HR policies, employment laws, and employee relations to promote a positive and compliant workplace culture.
• Conduct and resolve employee relations investigations with objectivity and timeliness, escalating complex issues and partnering with Legal as needed.
• Administer the ADA interactive process and manage leave of absence programs, ensuring compliance and effective communication.
• Drive succession planning efforts by identifying talent gaps and supporting development plans for critical roles.
• Oversee performance management cycles, including goal setting, reviews, merit increases, and calibration, ensuring fairness and alignment with organizational standards.
• Facilitate and deliver training programs on leadership development, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Analyze and present HR metrics and insights to influence decision-making and align HR strategies with business priorities.
• Manage and improve HR processes within the Quality Management System (QMS) to maintain ISO certification, lead audit readiness, and champion continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with shared services on new hires and record changes, coordinate and conduct new hire orientation, and audit system data.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees