Manager, HR

ENABLE your future through light. Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors. ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL. The Opportunity We are seeking a Manager, HR in our Boulder location to serve as a strategic HR business partner to site manufacturing leadership and teams, driving the development, implementation, and coordination of HR policies and programs across employment, organizational development, and employee relations. This role also serves as a key point of contact for interactions with external regulatory agencies, ensuring the site's compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations. Key Responsibilities Strategic Business Partnership Partner with site manufacturing leadership to align HR strategy with operational and business goals Provide guidance and coaching to managers and supervisors on employee relations, performance management, and organizational effectiveness Serve as a trusted advisor on workforce planning, talent management, and change management initiatives Employee Relations Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions Ensure consistent, fair, and legally compliant application of HR policies and practices Regulatory & External Compliance Serve as the site's primary HR liaison with external regulatory agencies (e.g., EEOC, DOL, OSHA, state labor boards) Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations Maintain required documentation and support audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting Employment & Talent Programs Partner with talent acquisition to support hiring needs specific to manufacturing operations Support succession planning and talent development initiatives Organizational Development Support organizational development initiatives to improve employee engagement, performance, and site culture Support change management efforts related to process improvements, restructuring, or growth initiatives Facilitate training and development programs for site employees and leadership Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or people-management capacity Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or industrial environments preferred Strong working knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and compensation practices Proven ability to act as a strategic partner to operational leadership The anticipated hiring range for this role is $117K to $142K.Benefits start day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Holiday Pay, PAID Maternity/Paternity leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Long-term and Short-term disability.Please Note: This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) No relocation offered for this position Must be a US Persons/No sponsorship offered for this position #LI-AM1Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team! Visit: