Human Resources Partner - Oxford, MA

IPG Photonics; West Oxford (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG Photonics is seeking an HR Partner to deliver hands-on HR support across multiple sites in the region, ensuring daily HR operations align with global HR policies and regional business goals.

The role serves as the primary HR contact for regional leaders and employees, advising on a wide range of HR matters and providing responsive support to meet business needs. A Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and 5–8 years of progressive HR experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5-8 years of progressive HR experience across multi-site or regional scope.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to build trusted partnerships with leaders and employees.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for managers and employees across the region.
• Partner with leaders to align HR initiatives with business goals and drive growth and efficiency.
• Lead employee relations, investigations, documentation, and policy interpretation.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
• Coach managers on leadership, communication, and talent development best practices.
• Support recruitment and workforce planning to ensure staffing and pipelines.
• Lead regional onboarding and engagement initiatives for a consistent employee experience.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Analyze HR metrics and recommend data-driven improvements.
• Collaborate with corporate HR centers of excellence to implement programs locally.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Communication skills

Partnership building

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

HR certification preferred (SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR)

Job description

The HR Partner is a key operational HR role responsible for delivering hands-on HR support across multiple sites. This role ensures that day-to-day HR functions are executed efficiently and consistently throughout the region, in alignment with IPG's global HR policies and regional business objectives. The HR Partner serves as the primary HR contact for regional leaders and employees, advising on a wide range of HR matters and providing responsive support to meet employee and business needs. They will liaise closely with IPG's corporate HR teams (Centers of Excellence in Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, HR Operations, etc.).

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for managers and employees across the region.
• Partner with leaders to understand business goals and ensure HR initiatives and strategies support growth and efficiency.
• Lead employee relations, to include investigations, documentation, and policy interpretation.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, investigations, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
• Provide coaching and day-to-day support to frontline leaders in the consistent application of HR processes and managing teams effectively.
• Support recruitment and workforce planning to ensure appropriate staffing levels and talent pipelines.
• Lead regional onboarding and engagement initiatives to promote a consistent and positive employee experience.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Coach managers on leadership, communication, and talent development best practices.
• Analyze HR metrics (turnover, engagement, retention, etc.) and recommend data-driven improvements.
• Partner with corporate HR centers of excellence (Compensation, Benefits, Learning) to implement company-wide programs locally.
• Support and execute culture initiatives, change management, and organizational effectiveness within the region.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5-8 years of progressive HR experience, including multi-site or regional responsibility.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to build trusted partnerships with leaders and employees.
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR) preferred.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Relationship management and influencing skills
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Data-driven decision making; experience with AI
• Preferred experience supporting Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) activities, such as due diligence, employee integration, communication planning, or organizational transition support.