Job Description

Join Coherent Corp at an exciting time of transformation, where HR technology will serve as a foundational element in reshaping the employee experience and driving strategic impact across our global organization.


We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior HR Systems Functional Analyst to join the HRIS team with a focus on Human Resources Technology. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both HRIS and Business Analysis, preferably in a global environment. This role will be pivotal in optimizing our HR systems and processes through the effective utilization of technology platforms, efficient systems processes, and HR data integrity.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Business Process and System Analysis:

Gather and Document Business Requirements for system enhancement requests. Work with HR team members globally to understand and document business processes, system requirements, and translate those requirements into system designs and process workflows. Perform user testing for issue resolution, projects, and system enhancements. Create and update system documentation and end user training. Conduct data analysis to support system troubleshooting and design, ensuring HR data accuracy, completeness, and integrity across HRIS platforms. Ability to build basic reports for the purposes of data analysis, research, and testing. Identify optimization opportunities and recommend innovative enhancements within HR Business Processes, particularly as they relate to system automation opportunities. Understand system data integration flows; write system integration design specifications; troubleshoot issues that involve system data integrations. Identify gaps and inefficiencies in business processes and recommend solutions. Partner with the rest of the HRIS team and external vendors in the review, testing and implementation of HRIS application upgrades, patches, configuration changes, and enhancements. Collaborate with business and technical staff to coordinate application of changes and document processes, procedures, and testing results accordingly. Troubleshoot system issues; identify trends and recommend solutions.

User Support and Training:

Deliver exceptional end-user support by promptly attending to inquiries, resolving system-related concerns, and effectively troubleshooting issues. Create and deliver instructional resources and sessions to educate users on the functionality, optimal approaches, and latest enhancements of HR systems and Oracle HCM modules.

Compliance and Governance:

Remain informed of Oracle updates, releases, and industry trends to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Audit and enforce security policies, role-based access controls, and data privacy standards within the Oracle HCM platform. Stay informed about emerging trends and technologies in HRIS and recommend innovative solutions to enhance HR operations and employee experiences.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience in a business analyst role, with a focus on HR system implementations and support. Proficiency in HRIS platforms such as Oracle HCM, or similar systems.

Skills & Other Requirements

Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. Strong understanding of and experience with HR processes and best practices. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Ability to communicate with non-technical and technical resources. Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and translate those to technical resources. Detail oriented; ability to methodically research a systems issue to determine root cause and propose a solution; analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated proficiency in problem-solving, with a talent for effectively troubleshooting and resolving technical issues. Ability to collaborate effectively and build trust and credibility with key business partners and all levels of employees across the company. Proven project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Proficient in Excel, Word, Power Point, SharePoint. Experience working in a Global environment preferred. Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and their implications for HR data management.

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:

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