Sr. Manager, HR Shared Services
II-VI Incorporated
Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland, Glasgow
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Salary
Rank
Senior Manager
Responsibility
Functional Tower Lead
Scope
Global
Workplace
Hybrid
Functions
HR
IT
Reports to
Level
N-2
Travel Max:
5%
Posting Date
04-29-2025
Description
We are seeking an experienced and strategic HR leader to serve as the Sr. Manager, HR Service Center Operations. This role will oversee the global HR Service Center functions, including direct management across multiple regions such as Glasgow, UK and Ipoh/Penang, Malaysia. The Sr. Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of employee and candidate services, ensuring operational excellence, standardization of processes, and alignment with overall HR and business strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Oversight
- Provide strategic direction and leadership for HR Shared Services Center operations.
- Design, implement, and monitor global HR support service delivery models to align with the HR Shared Service Delivery governance model, business needs and improve employee experience.
- Ensure cross-functional collaboration with HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence (COEs), and regional HR leaders.
Operational Excellence & Process Improvement
- Develop and maintain consistent measurable service standards, KPIs, and SLAs across global service center location/s.
- Optimize workflows for efficiency and drive continuous improvement and automation of HR operations using technology and process innovation.
- Lead initiatives to reduce manual work, streamline workflows, and enhance system integration across HRIS, ADP, Time keeping systems and ATS platforms.
People & Performance Management
- Directly manage a team/s of HR Service Center and provide coaching, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
- Establish clear goals and monitor performance to ensure service excellence and compliance with global standards.
- Promote a high-performance, employee-first culture grounded in trust, collaboration, and accountability.
Governance, Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure adherence to global labor laws, data privacy, and payroll support regulations in all regions.
- Implement governance frameworks for documentation, knowledge management, and quality control.
- Serve as the final escalation point for operational and service delivery issues.
- Collaborate with the HR COE Leadership to create change management strategies to support Business Adoption
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Payroll, and IT teams to deliver integrated solutions and smooth employee and candidate experiences.
- Partner with Finance and Legal for audit, compliance, and regulatory matters.
- Engage with senior stakeholders and executive leadership to report on performance, challenges, and opportunities.
- Collaborate with HR COE Leadership in designing communication plans, including training and knowledge sharing workshops.
Global Support & Time Zone Coordination
- Ensure 24/7 regional support coverage through team planning and flexible availability.
- Foster seamless handoffs and communications between regions operating in different time zones.
- Participate in key meetings and decision making for any project milestones.
Qualification & Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Significant experience in HR operations or shared services in a multinational environment, at a senior management or director level.
- Extensive experience leading global HR service delivery, payroll operations, and talent acquisition support functions.
- Proven ability to lead through change, drive operational efficiencies, and scale services in high-growth environments.
- Strong understanding of HRIS systems (e.g., Oracle), ADP, ATS, and ticketing tools
- Experience managing remote, multicultural teams across multiple geographies.
- Hands-on experience with HR service desk/ticketing system implementation and management.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated success in leading global process improvement and transformation initiatives.
- Experience in change management, compliance, and audit readiness.
- Flexible and available to support operations across multiple time zones.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vacation Policy
- Retirement Benefits
- Other Perks and Benefits…
Company Profile
II-VI Incorporated
Industry
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Revenue
$1.43B
Employees
26,157
Fortune 500 Rank
#632
Global 500 Rank
NA
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