JOB TITLE:                   Human Resources Manager

REPORTING TO:         Director of Human Resources

LOCATION:                    West Henrietta, NY

ITAR/EAR CRITERIA:

These positions may require lawful access to ITAR/EAR controlled information and employees in this role will need to meet those requirements.  Requirements include US Citizenship or US Permanent Resident.

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 processes, 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 Human Resources Manager plans, organizes and executes HR functions for the Life Science Optics business of IDEX Health & Science.  This includes a wide variety of HR related duties including: talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, employee retention and development, employee relations, recognition and other HR functions as required.

Responsibilities Include:

• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization's human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Provides support and guidance to other HR team members, management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise.
• Participates in the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
• Oversees employee relations and when necessary leads investigations, participates in disciplinary meetings and terminations
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Champions employee engagement and facilitates the annual employee survey and related action plan to drive a culture of Trust, Team and Excellence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors in Human Resources or Related Field
• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations 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 US Citizenship, US Permanent Resident or 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: 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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