Employee Experience Specialist

The Employee Experience Specialist is responsible for designing coordinating and enhancing programs and initiatives that support employee engagement workplace culture and the overall employee lifecycle experience. This role partners closely with HR and business leaders to create a positive inclusive and engaging work environment that improves employee satisfaction retention and organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate brings 35 years of experience in employee experience HR or people operations and demonstrates strong communication organizational and relationship-building skills.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute employee engagement programs recognition initiatives wellness activities and culture-building events.
• Support and enhance the employee lifecycle experience including onboarding orientation employee transitions and offboarding processes.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to identify opportunities to improve employee satisfaction retention and organizational culture.
• Develop and distribute internal communications related to employee programs company initiatives events and organizational updates.
• Organize and manage company events team-building activities and employee appreciation programs.
• Collect analyze and report on employee feedback through surveys pulse checks and engagement metrics providing recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain and update employee experience content on internal communication platforms HR systems and collaboration tools.
• Support diversity equity inclusion and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and promote an inclusive workplace environment.
• Assist with HR projects and cross-functional initiatives that support organizational goals and employee experience strategies.
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism when handling employee information and sensitive matters.
• Stay informed on industry trends and best practices related to employee engagement workplace culture and employee experience.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Communications Psychology Organizational Development or a related field required.
• Minimum of 35 years of experience in employee experience human resources people operations employee engagement internal communications or a related role.
• Experience coordinating employee programs engagement initiatives workplace events or culture-building activities.
• Strong experience with employee communications project coordination and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience analyzing employee feedback survey data and engagement metrics preferred.

Skills

• Ability to think conceptually and strategically while maintaining results-driven approach.
• Strong leadership experience implementing large-scale organizational initiatives from inception through completion which cut across multiple business units geographies teams and HR partners.
• A team player by nature but a strong leader with an open and direct style.
• Ability to think strategically and translate strategies into actionable plans.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change through change management skills.
• Ability to navigate and influence across complex organizations establishes relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Highly motivated and success-driven with the ability to implement and manage cross-functional projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven ability to operate strategically and have a hands-on approach. Operates in a transparent fashion without a personal agenda.
• Proven ability to roll out and manage employee experience solutions on global scale.
• Exceptional project management skills from concept to planning to implementation to results measurement.

Key Competencies:

• Adaptability: Responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to maintain and enhance effectiveness to accomplish work activities and objectives.
• Innovation: Proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes and enhance program outcomes.
• Planning and Organizing: Effective planning execution and monitoring of Employee Experience activities. Determines priorities and allocates time and resources effectively.
• Teamwork and Positive Relationships: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish goals; establishing and maintaining good working relationships; establishing a climate of trust and mutual respect.
• Results Oriented: Self-starter who uses measurement methods to monitor programs toward quality and goal attainment; tenaciously works to meet or exceed goals.
• Effective Communication. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with associates from diverse backgrounds at all levels of management and with all functional areas
• Precision. Passion for both accuracy and details. Recognition that small details matter.
• Problem-Solving. Ability to identify process deficiencies and develop appropriate solutions using analysis and critical thinking
• Prioritization. Ability to set priorities delegate when necessary and balance the needs of competing demands on the teams time
• Professional Discretion. Ability to act with integrity professionalism and confidentiality. Ability to assess conclude and act with impartiality and without bias towards any individual or outcome.

Working Conditions

• Role may require travel within the region at various company locations. Global and Domestic Travel: 25%
• This role will facilitate both virtual and in-person EX sessions.
• Must be flexible on work hours to facilitate sessions across different time zones.

Physical Requirements

• May work in prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing in front of a classroom to facilitate.

Safety Requirements

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 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys 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.