Sr. Human Resources Manager

IDEX Corporation•Town of Henrietta, NY

1d•$99,800 - $149,600•Onsite

About The Position

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. Who is IDEX Health & Science (IH&S)? As a business unit of IDEX Corporation, IH&S has a long history of driving growth in life sciences and healthcare by embracing innovation and redefining the supplier-customer relationship. The work we do every day allows us to discover key insights and break new ground to create some of the most meaningful technologies that have a lasting impact on companies, industries, and society. One of our business segments is called Life Science Optics, and we are looking to add more talent to the team. Life Science Optics (LSO) Our Optics Center of Excellence (COE) in West Henrietta, NY, is a manufacturing and R&D-focused team that sits at the leading edge of high-end optics for life sciences. Focused on assisting partners at every stage of the development process, we invest in people and infrastructure to drive bold ideas and pragmatic solutions. With its optics-rich foundation of talent, universities, and supporting businesses, Rochester is the ideal location to elevate your career with fascinating work and endless opportunities. Our formula for success is simple. We work hard to maintain a culture where you can own your work; you are encouraged to try new ideas in a collaborative environment; and you can apply your skillset to enable our clients to gain a competitive advantage in their own market. At IDEX Health & Science, you have the opportunity to work with a great group of people, mentor others, and build a great future.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
5 to 8 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including strategic HR Business Partner responsibilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Strong business acumen and ability to influence leaders at all levels of the organization.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and delegate appropriately.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and HR technology platforms.
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems.
This position may require lawful access to ITAR/EAR controlled information and employees in this role will need to meet those requirements. Requirements include U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Resident status, or the ability to meet contract-specific licensure requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting manufacturing and/or operations organizations in a fast-paced environment strongly preferred.
Previous experience leading, coaching, and developing HR professionals preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary Human Resources Business Partner to the Senior Director of Operations and Operations leadership team, providing strategic counsel and support on workforce planning, talent management, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and change management.
Partner with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Warehouse, Purchasing, and Planning leaders, located at the LSO Site, to align talent strategies with business objectives and operational priorities.
Lead and develop an HR Team, by providing coaching, direction, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee relations, performance management, leadership effectiveness, team development, organizational design, and workforce planning.
Provide support and guidance to HR team members, management, and employees when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions or issues arise.
Lead and participate in the talent acquisition process, including recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified candidates, particularly for managerial, exempt, technical, and professional positions.
Collaborate with business leaders to identify organizational capability gaps and implement development strategies to build leadership and workforce effectiveness.
Analyze trends in compensation and benefits and partner with leadership to ensure competitive and equitable reward programs that attract and retain top talent.
Create and implement learning and development programs and initiatives that support employee growth, leadership development, and succession planning.
Lead employee relations activities, including investigations, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and terminations when necessary.
Drive employee engagement initiatives and facilitate the annual employee survey process (My Voice) and action planning activities to foster a culture of Trust, Team, and Excellence.
Lead organizational change initiatives, including restructures, workforce planning efforts, and business transformation activities.
Utilize HR metrics and analytics to identify trends, develop recommendations, and support data-driven business decisions.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and ensure policies and practices remain compliant and aligned with company objectives.
Maintain knowledge of industry trends, HR best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies related to human resources, talent management, and employment law.
Perform other duties as assigned.