Vice President, HR Technology and People Operations

The Vice President of HR Technology & People Operations is a strategic leader who will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive global people operations The HR strategy while optimizing HR technology systems. Reporting to the Chief People Officer this role will oversee global HR shared services and all technology for the global HR group.

A critical part of this role is leading the buildout of the HR Global Shared Service Centers (GSSC) ensuring operational excellence efficiency and scalability. This leader will drive a high-performing talent function that attracts engages and retains top talent while leveraging HR technology to streamline processes and enhance decision-making ensuring scalable processes are developed and implemented worldwide.

For the HR Technology component of the role the successful candidate will define and execute the enterprise HR technology strategy for our global HR team. This role is responsible for shaping an integrated AI-enabled HR technology ecosystem that simplifies how HR delivers value enhances the employee experience and enables data-driven decision making.

This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 to 4 days in office. Location can be Santa Clara Sherman TX or Saxonburg PA

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Global Strategy for People Operations and HR Technology

• Lead the strategy deployment of a global people operations and HR technology group
• Lead thestrategic planning setup and operationalizationof newGSSC supporting global HR and other business functions.
• Stabilize and enhance current GSSC operations to better support the HR community pulling more HR and COE tasks into the GSSC allowing for more strategic business partnering from the HR community.
• Identify and secure a location for a new center that aligns with cost-saving objectives talent availability and business scalability.
• Develop talent strategies toattract train and retainskilled professionals for the GSSC ensuring operational continuity and efficiency.
• Collaborate with legal finance and HR teams to ensure compliance with local labor laws and best HR practices.
• Drive process automation standardization and continuous improvement initiatives within the GSSC.

• Oversee global immigration via the GSSC.

  HR Technology Insights and Optimization

• Oversee theHR technology strategy ensuring HR platforms support global business needs and enable data-driven decision-making.
• Drive the integration of HR tools with the companys HRIS to enhance people-related analytics reporting and efficiency.
• Ensure HR systems comply with global data privacy and security standards.
• Leverage automation and AI-based recruitment technologies to streamline hiring processes and improve candidate experience.
• Partner with IT and HR teams to continuously assess and improve HR technology infrastructure including the addition of AI related resources to streamline workflows for the HR community and the business as a whole.

• Develop talent dashboards and metrics as needed

  Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Foster strong partnerships with executive leadership regional HR teams and business unit leaders to align talent strategies with corporate objectives.
• Establish and track KPIs to measure success in hiring HR technology adoption core HR measures and GSSC efficiency.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in human resources business or a related field.
• 15 yearsof experience in HR technology or a related HR leadership role within a global organization.
• Proven experiencein implementing developing managing and scalinga Global HR Business Service Center or HR shared service operations
• Proven success in designing and deploying enterprise-wide HR systems and technologies that drive talent acquisition and talent management processes learning and development employee onboarding compensation and benefits executive onboard and global people operations including AI-driven technologies
• Strong expertise inHR platforms(Workday SAP SuccessFactors Oracle HCM or similar) and other HR technologies. Prior experience in implementation of Workday desired.
• Expertise in developing dashboard reporting and metrics for the business
• Deep understanding of global labor markets talent mobility and international compliance.
• Experience in change management process automation and HR digital transformation.
• Strong leadership experience including managing and developing global teams to execute large-scale HR and organizational initiatives.
• Exceptional leadership strategic thinking and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading talent strategies during periods of growth transformation or M&A.
• Strong project management and execution skills with the ability to drive results across multiple business units geographies and HR teams.
• Large-scale corporate communication stakeholder management and change leadership skills.
• Excels at prioritizing stakeholders and assessing outcomes and the strategic return on initiatives with the ability to pivot strategy and direction as needed.

Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex ideas into clear engaging messages.
• Highly adaptable with a low ego high EQ and strong relationship-building skills across all levels.
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow through with ability to be flexible and adapt to change.
• Ability to navigate and succeed in a fast-paced global organization.
• Operates with a global mindset.
• Results-based leadership style with strong impact and influencing skills.
• Active listening asking probing questions and offering creative solutions that meet our organizational objectives in the most effective way.
• Knowledge of dynamic talent management and development programs and emerging trends ability to use metrics to continuously improve.
• Ability to take initiative conscientiously following through on areas of responsibility and manage the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fluid environment often working under pressure and juggling multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong mentoring influencing relationship building planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment with multiple priorities.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity drive clarity.

• Create a working environment where productivity can be sustained and accomplished and where innovation and personal growth is encouraged and realized.

Working Conditions

• Must be onsite 3-4 days a week

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.