- Pay Scale: $135,000 - $170,000 per year
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The HR Business Partner will support the Vice Presidents of the Photonic Devices Business Unit and Integrated Circuit Design Business Unit in a fast-paced, highly technical, and globally connected manufacturing environment.
This role will primarily support leaders and employees in Fremont and Santa Clara while also supporting a small global population. The position will partner closely with other site HRBPs/regional COEs to ensure consistent, inclusive, and connected HR support across all client groups.
The position will follow a hybrid schedule, with an expected presence in Fremont two to three days per week and Santa Clara one day per week.
This role is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees, management and partners across HR to deliver practical solutions that support business priorities, workforce needs, and Coherent’s values.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field preferred.
- Typically 6–10 years of progressive HR experience, including experience as an HR Business Partner supporting leaders in technical or complex organizations.
- Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing decisions across multiple functions, sites, or regions.
- Demonstrated experience in workforce planning, talent management, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, performance management, compensation, employee engagement, and change management.
- Experience in a technology, engineering, manufacturing, semiconductor, or other highly technical environment preferred.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or equivalent certification preferred.
Skills
- Strong business acumen and ability to connect people strategies to business performance, workforce capability, productivity, cost, and execution.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and coach leaders, including the ability to challenge constructively and influence without direct authority.
- Strong consulting, relationship-building, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and complex employee matters.
- Ability to balance business priorities, employee experience, legal risk, cost, and enterprise HR standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate workforce data into practical insights and actions.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively across functions, sites, regions, and cultures with an inclusive and enterprise mindset.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and HR systems; experience using workforce analytics and engagement tools.
- Ability to work onsite in Fremont two days per week and Santa Clara one day per week, with flexibility to support a small global population and business needs.
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Quality and Environmental Responsibilities
Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
Culture Commitment
Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work
Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
About Us
Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!
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