About Us: Ocean Optics is a fast-paced, high performing and high growth organization that was recently named one of Orlando's Best Places to work! Our people thrive in an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative culture. Join our team of instigators of the possible where WE MEASURE WHAT MATTERS .For more information please visit http://www.oceanoptics.com
ABOUT OPPORTUNITYJoin world-class experts in finding answers to our customers' most challenging questions as a Manager of Talent & Culture Business Partner. Ocean Optics makes world-class spectroscopic systems that are involved in solving some of the world's biggest problems. We're building out the human capital that will propel solutions across multiple categories. Drawing from disciplines including systems, optics, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering, and industrial design we're assembling the capacity to provide even deeper customer collaboration on highly precise challenges across industries.
Reporting directly to the GVP Talent & Culture, the Manager, T&C BP, will be pivotal in driving our T&C initiatives across the region, ensuring alignment with both local and international requirements to support the growth and strategic objectives of Ocean. This role demands a deep understanding of the employment lifecycle, encompassing onboarding, payroll, employee relations, and compliance, while focusing on enhancing employee experiences and operational efficiencies.
As a leader in this capacity, you will design and implement competitive Learning and Development Programs tailored to regional market dynamics, ensuring we attract, retain, and motivate high-performing talent. This individual's collaborative approach will enable Ocean to work effectively with various stakeholders both regionally and globally, fostering strong relationships that facilitate business objectives and regional growth. This individual will:
- Oversee and enhance internal T&C systems, processes, and databases to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Develop and manage budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources in support of T&C initiatives.
- Global Learning and Development management responsibility encompassing designing and deploying the regional schemes in best corporate learning market competitiveness in attracting, retaining, and motivating employees for high performance.
- Design, implement, and update company policies and employment contracts that reflect local regulations and global standards.
- Maintain compliance with legal requirements and monitor key T&C metrics to track effectiveness.
- Serve as a trusted consultant to managers and staff, guiding them on T&C policies, labor regulations, and best practices.
- Collaborate with the T&C team globally and lead implementation initiatives such as performance reviews and employee learning programs.
- Address and resolve employee queries related to compensation, benefits, and labor regulations.
- Source and manage relationships with external partners to enhance T&C service delivery.
- Foster strong business relationships at all organizational levels, both locally and globally.
- Align people strategies with the GVP T&C, proactively sharing insights, opportunities, and challenges.
- Lead the Recruiting cycle for all positions in the Americas and EMEA.
- Uphold the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality in all T&C and business operations.
ABOUT THE CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate brings a natural curiosity and passion for being a growth facilitator, tackling ever-changing challenges, and has a knack for making things happen. A "can-do" attitude, collaborative spirit, and flexible work style are also essential in this role. This person should be a self-starter with extensive experience in Talent & Culture.
Our ideal candidate should possess the following combination of experience and qualities:
- 5+ years of experience in human resources, labor relations, organizational development, business, or related area.
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a Management Role.
- Self-starter able to think and act independently to translate general objectives into tangible results.
- Strong internal customer focus and the ability to build and maintain customer relationships.
- Strong Networking and Relationship-building skills - internal and external.
- Able to work independently with little guidance.
- Excellent listening and team management skills.
- Experience with contractual negotiations and managing strategic partnerships is preferred.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze data trends to guide strategic employment planning.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience with human resources information systems (P&CIS).
- Knowledge of a broad range of human resource strategies and practices, including compensation, performance management, safety, hiring, and employee relations; able to apply these strategies and practices in compliance with employment regulations.
- Ability to create a culture of diversity, inclusivity, collaboration, and teamwork.
ABOUT THE COMPANYOcean Optics pioneered miniature spectrometers and deliver spectral solutions to researchers, OEMs, and industrial customers, also designs and builds industrial-grade photonics systems for material inspection, chemical identification, and quality assurance.
At Ocean We Measure What Matters, and our Mission is to design precise photonics systems to solve customer measurement challenges to make the world safer, cleaner, and healthier.
We have discovered, refined, and delivered new approaches to solving problems with spectroscopy and imaging technologies. Backed by deep experience, we are working within applications including biomedical, semiconductors, research & science, industrial, environmental, food & agriculture, and safety & security. We partner with customers to achieve ambitious goals, leveraging the power of light for advancement in health, safety, and the environment.
With more than 200 employees worldwide, including in the US, Europe, and Asia, we leverage the wealth of knowledge from a diverse and multidisciplinary team, which drives our growth and high performance. Ocean Optics is a subsidiary of Halma plc, an international market leader in safety, health, and environmental technology.
ABOUT THE PERKSOcean Optics offers a comprehensive compensation package and health and wellness benefits. Also, as a member of the Halma Group of companies (www.halma.com), our employees enjoy excellent career development, networking, and advancement opportunities worldwide.
EQUAL OPPORTUTNITY EMPLOYER (US)Ocean Optics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.
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