Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with business leader to build a positive and inclusive culture
• Drive the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee documentation.
• Administer employee benefits and respond to HR-related enquiries.
• Prepare payroll inputs and maintain attendance and time management records.

• Handle employee relations matters, including disciplinary cases, grievances, and policy interpretation.

• Support and implement annual corporate HR processes including performance calibration, engagement initiatives, talent management & learning, and compensation cycle.
• Drive continuous improvement by reviewing HR processes, identifying opportunities for operational efficiency, and supporting Lean or process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and analyze HR reports, including headcount, turnover, training, attendance, and other HR metrics.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Partner with managers to support workforce planning, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resourcesand or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of HR Generalist or HR Business Partner experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of payroll administration, time attendance systems, and employment legislation.
• Experience in employee relations and implementing HR programs.

• Experience participating in or leading HR process improvement initiatives is an advantage.

Skills

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (Oracle, UKG)

• Possess strong interpersonal skills and enjoy the process of problem-solving
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and self-disciplined with strong attention to detail.
• Adaptable and resilient, with the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.
• Open to continuous learning, ongoing organizational changes, and supporting business growth initiatives.

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite @ Kallang Sector

• Working Pattern: 5-day work week; 9.00 am to 6.30 pm

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.