Sr. Human Resources Manager

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JOB TITLE: Senior Human Resources Manager

REPORTING TO: Director of Human Resources, IH&S Operations

LOCATION: West Henrietta, NY

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The Senior Human Resources Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing human resources strategies and programs for the Life Science Optics Operations. This position serves as a strategic business partner to manufacturing leadership and provides leadership to the local HR team. Responsibilities include talent acquisition, employee engagement, organizational development, employee relations, performance management, talent development, succession planning, change management, and regulatory compliance.

The Senior Human Resources Manager has primary HR business partner responsibility for the Operations organization, partnering closely with the Senior Director of Operations and leaders across Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Warehouse, Purchasing, and Planning to drive business performance through people, talent, and organizational strategies.

This position directly manages an HR team consisting of three (3) team members.

Responsibilities Include:

• 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

• 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.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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