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divh2Regional Human Resources Manager/h2pThe Regional Human Resources Manager provides strategic and hands-on HR support for regional manufacturing and engineering locations. This role requires strong experience recruiting technical, engineering, and manufacturing talent, as well as deep expertise in employee relations. The Regional HR Manager partners closely with the Director of HR, Corporate HR, and site leadership to ensure consistent, compliant, and positive employee experience across the region./ph3Responsibilities/h3pstrongEmployee Relations Culture/strong/pulliServe as the primary HR partner for regional sites, providing guidance and support to managers and employees./liliProvide heavy employee relations support, including conflict resolution, investigations, performance management, and coaching./liliBuild strong relationships across the workforce and understand the dynamics of a manufacturing employee population./liliParticipate in the Culture Committee to support employee engagement initiatives and strengthen workplace culture./liliOversee the regional employee recreation budget, ensuring resources support programs that enhance culture and employee satisfaction./li/ulpstrongTalent Acquisition Development/strong/pulliLead full-cycle recruiting regional sites for technical, manufacturing, and engineering roles./liliOversee onboarding, training, and development programs to support skill growth and retention./liliCollaborate with Corporate HR on workforce planning, talent development, and skill-gap strategies./li/ulpstrongHR Operations Compliance/strong/pulliEnsure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and employment law compliance across regional sites./liliWork with HR operations where needed./liliPartner with Corporate HR to deploy company-wide HR programs, policy changes, and organizational initiatives./liliTrack location specific HR metrics, including turnover, absenteeism, safety incidents, and training completion./liliComply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations./li/ulpstrongManufacturing Workforce Support/strong/pulliSupport hourly workforce management./liliCollaborate with site leadership on workforce planning, temporary labor strategy, and production staffing needs./liliPartner with EHS and Corp HR on safety culture, training, and workers compensation processes./liliSupport lean/continuous improvement initiatives by aligning workforce skills and staffing to operational needs./li/ulpstrongReporting Collaboration/strong/pulliReports directly to the Director of HR and works closely for guidance, direction, and alignment on HR strategy, employee relations, and workplace planning./liliCollaborates with Corporate HR and site leadership to ensure consistent HR practices and successful deployment of programs./li/ulh3Qualifications/h3pTo perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily while demonstrating the required skills and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions./ppstrongRequired Skills Abilities:/strong/pulliExtensive employee relations, conflict management, and performance management experience in a manufacturing environment./liliAbility to provide guidance to employees and managers in a professional, confidential manner/liliStrong experience in recruiting technical, engineering, or manufacturing roles./liliDeep understanding of HR policies, procedures, and employment laws/liliSolid understanding of manufacturing workforce dynamics, safety, and operational needs./liliReliable work history with demonstrated long-term commitment in prior roles./liliExperience with onboarding and offboarding processes/liliAbility to gather, analyze, and interpret HR metrics and data/liliStrong attention to detail/liliStrong written and verbal communication skills/liliAbility to handle sensitive or complex employee relations issues with discretion./liliProactive in identifying risks and compliance issues before they escalate./liliFamiliarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting and analysis./liliHigh level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism./liliStrong organizational and time management skills./liliCollaborative mindset with a focus on employee experience and engagement./liliUS Citizenship or permanent residency required/li/ulpstrongEducation/Experience:/strong/ppBachelors degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred but not required. 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with strong employee relations and compliance expertise. HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP/SCP, or SPHR) preferred. HRIS experience; UKG with Workforce Management preferred; working knowledge of iCIMS Applicant Tracking System preferred./ppstrongPhysical Requirements:/strong/ppAbility to operate office equipment such as a copier; ability to see details at a close range; ability to sit at desk or PC for long periods of time; work in office and manufacturing setting. Ability to travel up to ~10%./ppAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran./ppThink you meet some of the requirements but not all? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs for which they do not meet every qualification. If you see a role that interests you, we encourage you to apply, regardless of whether or not your experience is completely aligned with the job description. Edmund Optics is committed to becoming the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace within the Optics and Photonics Industry and beyond. You may be a great candidate for this role or others within Edmund Optics./ppstrongCompensation Range Transparency:/strong/ppAt Edmund Optics, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring practices. The posted salary range for this role reflects the expected base pay. The actual offer will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, education, work experience, business needs, and geographic location./ppstrongSalary Range:/strong $110,000 $130,000 per year/ppstrongBenefits:/strong/pulliMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance/liliLife, ADD, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance/liliGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)/liliTuition Reimbursement/lili401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match up to 3%/liliDaycare and Gym Reimbursement/liliPaid Parental Leave and New Mother Benefits/liliTraining and Development Opportunities/li/ulpAvailability of these benefits may depend on the country and employment type./p/div