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Coherent Corp. · 5 hours ago

Senior Manager, HR, Optical Solutions

Warrendale, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Coherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components, and they are seeking a Senior Manager for HR within their Optical Solutions division. This role involves strategic HR support, talent management, and data utilization to enhance organizational effectiveness and foster a high-performance culture aligned with company values.

Responsibilities

Maintain an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, plans, culture, and competition to ensure HR strategies are aligned with overall business objectives. This includes workforce planning and calibration aligned with the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for the business

Serve as the primary strategic partner to the Optical Solutions business, collaborating closely with the VP of Optical Solutions and senior leadership across regions to design and deliver both strategic and tactical HR solutions that enable business success

Collaborate with leadership teams at various sites to streamline leadership expectations, optimize segment-specific HR strategies, and align budgeting and people engagement initiatives across the Optical Solutions BU

Align business objectives with employee and management needs in the designated business unit to foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration

Partner with Functional and Site HRBPs and HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to build and implement strategic HR programs and enterprise-wide initiatives that strengthen workforce capability and engagement

Lead strategic workforce planning efforts, identifying current and future talent gaps, succession risks, and capability needs to ensure the organization has the right talent in place for long-term success

Drive organizational design and development, recommending structure and role enhancements that improve agility, scalability, and collaboration across functions

Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing insight and guidance on people strategy, leadership effectiveness, and culture transformation

Champion change management, partnering with senior leadership to plan, communicate, and embed major business changes that enhance organizational effectiveness

Leverage HR analytics and workforce metrics to deliver data-driven insights that influence business decisions and measure the impact of HR initiatives

Shape and sustain a high-performance culture aligned with company values, fostering employee engagement, inclusion and leadership accountability for people outcomes

Consult and support all levels of management to build high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams that align with business goals

Support and execute talent strategies to attract, develop, reward, and retain key talent

Partner with senior business leaders to design and implement succession and development strategies for critical roles

Participate in and support the employee succession planning process to ensure leadership continuity and readiness

Provide leadership coaching to enhance management capability and employee experience

Utilize workforce data and analytics to identify talent trends, opportunities, and risks, and recommend strategic interventions

Collaborate with HR teams to analyze trends and metrics, designing data-informed programs, policies, and solutions that drive organizational performance

Monitor key HR KPIs (turnover, engagement, DEI, performance) and present actionable insights to leadership

Partner with management and employees to enhance work relationships, morale, productivity, and retention

Act as a liaison for employees seeking assistance with leave management, HRIS systems, or workplace concerns

Collaborate with Site HR Partners to manage and resolve employee relations issues effectively and equitably

Lead efforts to improve employee engagement and organizational culture, ensuring alignment with company values and business objectives

Support full-cycle talent acquisition processes including recruitment, interviewing, selection, and hiring to ensure alignment with talent strategy

Coordinate and enhance new hire orientation and onboarding programs to strengthen engagement and retention

Partner with Shared Services to manage new hire data, job changes, and personnel records accurately and efficiently

Oversee and coordinate performance management cycles, including reviews, OTR’s (org talent reviews), merit increases, and goal-setting to ensure equity and consistency through robust calibration sessions with leaders

Conduct thorough and objective investigations of employee issues and partner with in-house counsel to mitigate legal risk and ensure compliance with all regulations

Develop and maintain succession plans for key positions to safeguard leadership continuity

Ensure HR practices are compliant with company policy, employment law, and ethical standards

Provide guidance, support, and direction to the Site HRBP in Saxonburg and other HR partners as needed

Perform other related duties and special projects assigned to support HR and business objectives

Qualification

HR analyticsTalent managementOrganizational designChange managementEmployee relationsPHR/SPHR certificationLean Six SigmaMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal skillsProblem solvingTime managementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree at a minimum

8+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, talent acquisition, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws

Minimum of 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with demonstrated success as a strategic business partner in complex, matrixed organizations

Proven working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines, including compensation strategy, talent acquisition, organizational design, employee and labor relations, diversity and inclusion, performance management, and federal and state employment laws

Strong capability in data analytics, HR metrics interpretation, and translating insights into strategic recommendations that inform leadership decision-making

Exceptional consultative, interpersonal, and influencing skills with the ability to partner effectively with senior executives and cross-functional teams in a global environment

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to retain absolute confidentiality of personnel issues/information

Strong Proficiency with Microsoft Office; especially Excel

Problem solving skills

Familiarity with standard HR concepts, practices, and procedures

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Demonstrate knowledge of local employment laws and regulations

Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, to include conflict resolution

Proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of the workforce

Preferred

Master's preferred; preferably in Human Resources Management, or related field

PHR/SPHR or HRCI certification preferred

Master's degree strongly preferred — ideally in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred; demonstrated ability to apply continuous improvement methodologies to streamline HR processes, enhance efficiency, and drive measurable business outcomes