Sr. Manager, HR Excellence & Operations

IDEX; Randolph Township (NJ); On-site; USD 99,800 - 149,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement savings with company

PTO

Job summary

IDEX is seeking a Senior Manager, HR Excellence & Operations to lead talent processes across multiple business units. You will drive leadership development, talent management, integrations, training deployment, and HR systems optimization in a scalable, data‑driven way.

You will build standardized playbooks, partner with HR and business leaders, and push continuous improvement using LEAN methods. Strong project management, Workday data discipline, and a passion for sustainable HR solutions are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR, talent management, or related experience.
• Experience managing enterprise or multi-site talent and leadership development.
• Experience with HRIS platforms, preferably Workday.
• Strong project and program management, analytics, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution and administration of the Platform Talent Development Program.
• Coordinate participant selection, assessments, communications, development activities, progress reviews, and reporting.
• Support talent review and succession planning processes across operating companies.
• Lead HR integration activities for acquisitions and onboarding.

Skills

Leadership development

Talent management

Process improvement

HR analytics

Workday experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are we have something special for you.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, HR Excellence & Operations is responsible for leading the execution, administration, and continuous improvement of talent and HR processes across a portfolio of business units. This role serves as a key partner to HR and business leaders by driving operational excellence in leadership development, talent management, integrations, training deployment, talent mobility, and HR systems optimization. The position focuses on building scalable processes, ensuring consistent execution across business units, ensuring data quality to drive decision‑making, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness across the employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate is highly organized, process‑oriented, data‑driven, and passionate about creating sustainable HR solutions that improve business and talent outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent & Leadership Development Programs
  • Lead the execution and administration of the Platform Talent Development Program.
  • Coordinate participant selection, assessments, communications, development activities, progress reviews, and reporting.
  • Track program effectiveness and recommend improvements to increase participant engagement and business impact.
  • Partner with HR and business leaders to ensure successful execution of talent development initiatives.
• Talent Management & Internal Mobility
  • Support talent review and succession planning processes across operating companies.
  • Coordinate talent‑exporting and internal mobility efforts to facilitate development opportunities and strengthen organizational capability.
  • Maintain visibility of talent pipelines and development plans.
  • Provide reporting and insights related to talent movement, succession readiness, and bench strength.
• M&A
  • Lead the execution of HR integration activities associated with acquisitions and organizational transitions.
  • Coordinate onboarding of acquired organizations into platform talent processes, systems, and leadership programs.
  • Develop and maintain integration playbooks, templates, and tracking mechanisms.
  • Monitor integration progress and identify opportunities for process improvement and standardization.
• IDEX Operating Model Training Deployment
  • Coordinate deployment and administration of IDEX Operating Model training across the platform.
  • Manage training schedules, enrollment, participation tracking, communications, and reporting.
  • Partner with leaders to drive completion and reinforce adoption of operating model principles.
  • Continuously improve training processes, materials, and participant experiences.
• HR Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing efficiency, effectiveness, and consistency across HR processes.
  • Apply LEAN methodologies to streamline and standardize processes, including frontline recruiting, new hire onboarding, leadership development, and succession planning activities.
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, process maps, templates, and governance documentation.
  • Establish metrics and dashboards to monitor process effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.
• Workday Data Quality & Optimization
  • Serve as the platform lead for talent‑related Workday data quality initiatives.
  • Conduct audits and monitor compliance with data governance standards.
  • Drive process discipline and system utilization to improve accuracy, consistency, and reporting reliability.
  • Partner with HR teams to identify and implement Workday process improvements.
  • Support reporting and analytics necessary to monitor talent processes and program effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
  • 7+ years of progressive HR, talent management, talent operations, or related experience.
  • Experience managing enterprise or multi‑site talent and leadership development initiatives.
  • Demonstrated experience leading process improvement and standardization efforts.
  • Experience working with HRIS platforms, preferably Workday.
  • Strong project management and program management skills.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
  • Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple levels of the organization.
• Preferred
  • Experience supporting critical organizational change initiatives.
  • LEAN, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement training.
  • Experience developing dashboards, metrics, and HR analytics.
  • Experience working within a decentralized or multi‑business operating environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation range: $99,800.00 – $149,600.00, depending on experience. Eligible for a performance‑based bonus plan.

Benefits package includes health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and other standard U.S. benefits.

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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Attention: This posting is for an existing vacancy.