Manager, HR

Excelitas•Boulder, CO

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors. We are seeking a Manager, HR in our Boulder location to serve as a strategic HR business partner to site manufacturing leadership and teams, driving the development, implementation, and coordination of HR policies and programs across employment, organizational development, and employee relations. This role also serves as a key point of contact for interactions with external regulatory agencies, ensuring the site's compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience
At least 2 years in a supervisory or people-management capacity
Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or industrial environments preferred
Strong working knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and compensation practices
Proven ability to act as a strategic partner to operational leadership
Must be a US Person/No sponsorship offered for this position

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or industrial environments

Responsibilities

Partner with site manufacturing leadership to align HR strategy with operational and business goals
Provide guidance and coaching to managers and supervisors on employee relations, performance management, and organizational effectiveness
Serve as a trusted advisor on workforce planning, talent management, and change management initiatives
Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions
Ensure consistent, fair, and legally compliant application of HR policies and practices
Serve as the site's primary HR liaison with external regulatory agencies (e.g., EEOC, DOL, OSHA, state labor boards)
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Maintain required documentation and support audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting
Partner with talent acquisition to support hiring needs specific to manufacturing operations
Support succession planning and talent development initiatives
Support organizational development initiatives to improve employee engagement, performance, and site culture
Support change management efforts related to process improvements, restructuring, or growth initiatives
Facilitate training and development programs for site employees and leadership