<p>At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us!</p> <p>The Precision Optics business unit of the MATERION Group is one of the world´s leading manufacturers of optical components. We are seeking a trusted, 'value-add' Human Resources Manager who can manage high impact Human Resources for our Materion Precision Optics employees in North America, including our manufacturing plants in Westford & Tyngsboro, MA, with approx. 110 employees.</p> <p>As a Human Resources Manager based in Westford, you cover the entire range of operational and strategic tasks, including staffing, performance management, talent development, positive employee relations, as well as helping to create an inclusive environment where all employees can do their best work.</p> <p>This role reports to the Vice President, Human Resources MPO and EMEA Region, and works closely with the site leadership team and workforce, as well as HR colleagues across the organization.</p> <p>You will have the opportunity to:</p> <ul> <li>Partner to leaders by consulting and supporting them to effectively manage and develop their people, including best use of tools, processes and interventions </li><li>Understand the business needs and provide advice and guidance to different levels of leaders about the employee HR cycle </li><li>Deploy HR processes and initiatives to support business objectives and advance the people agenda including compensation, performance management, staffing, workforce development, employee relations, and succession planning </li><li>Build positive relationships across all levels; be a trusted advisor to business leaders and employees, providing coaching and direction in HR related matters </li><li>Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives at the local and global level </li><li>Keep abreast of employment law changes and trends that impact the business </li></ul> <p>REQUIREMENTS:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree </li><li>A minimum of five years of HR experience in a technical / manufacturing environment </li><li>Experience in a multinational company with a global matrix organization and high change / transformation power </li><li>IT savvy and proficient in Microsoft office applications and HRIS (e.g. Workday) </li><li>Able to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment </li><li>Change agent </li><li>Strong team player who enjoys interaction with people of all levels in an organization </li><li>Emotional intelligence, solid communication skills - both written and verbal, with demonstrated ability to connect with employees at all levels and to communicate through multiple channels up, down, and across and to create transparency and trust within the team and the organization </li><li>Intellectual agility, works with minimum supervision, takes initiative and proactively seeks areas for improvement </li></ul> <p>The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).</p> <p>The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion's business requirements.</p> <p>Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the "Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.</p> <p>Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.</p> <p>Materion's Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.</p> <p>Please provide complete information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.</p>