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Purple Squirrel

Herndon, VA · On-site

... Chief Engineer You aren't just managing a schedule; you are the guardian of the technical integrity of a mission. Your day moves between the abstract world of photonics and the concrete reality of ...

Syntec Optics

Chief Engineer Metrology

Rochester, NY · On-site

The Chief Engineer - Metrology at Syntec Optics serves as the technical authority for all optical ... photonics, aerospace, semiconductor) * Advanced expertise in optical metrology, including Zygo ...

QCi

$141K - $182K/yr

Hoboken, NJ 07030 Division: CTO Department: Optical Engineering Reports to: Manager Optical Engineering About Us Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics ...

Syntec Optics

Chief Engineer Metrology

Rochester, NY · On-site

The Chief Engineer - Metrology at Syntec Optics serves as the technical authority for all optical ... photonics, aerospace, semiconductor) * Advanced expertise in optical metrology, including Zygo ...

Syntec Optics

Chief Engineer Metrology

Rochester, NY · On-site

The Chief Engineer - Metrology at Syntec Optics serves as the technical authority for all optical ... photonics, aerospace, semiconductor) * Advanced expertise in optical metrology, including Zygo ...

Samson Rose

$75K - $99K/yr

... for photonics. Their first products are chip-based optical sensing systems for aerospace and ... You'll work directly with the founder and Chief Scientist, and help shape the roadmap as the ...

Samson Rose

Lead Hardware Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$110K - $145K/yr

... for photonics. Their first products are chip-based optical sensing systems for aerospace and ... You'll work directly with the founder and Chief Scientist, and help shape the roadmap as the ...

Lightmatter

Analog/Mixed Signal Architect

Boston, MA · On-site

$149K - $216K/yr

You will report directly to the Chief Scientist, but you will also work closely with our digital ... Actively collaborate with the photonics engineering team to provide a high-bandwidth photonic ...

QCi

Technical Account Manager

Hoboken, NJ · On-site

Chief Revenue Officer About Us Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative ... Master's degree strongly preferred (Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Optical Engineering ...

GPD Optoelectronics

Lead Optical Packaging Engineer

Salem, NH · On-site

$102K - $134K/yr

This full-time, exempt position will report to the COO and will be located at our Salem, NH ... MSME with 6+ years of direct semiconductor or photonics die packaging experience. * 5 years plus of ...

GPD Optoelectronics

$159K - $166K/yr

This full-time, exempt position will report to the COO and will be located at our Salem, NH ... Preferred Experience • MSME with 6+ years of direct semiconductor or photonics die packaging ...

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Chief Human Resources Officer

Fort Washington, PA • On-site

Avo Photonics
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing • 11 - 50 employees
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Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

Avo Photonics (www.avophotonics.com) is a dynamic contract engineering services company that designs, develops and manufactures custom opto-electronic products for a large customer base. Members of our staff have the opportunity to design, prototype and produce next generation products for a diverse range of markets including environmental, medical, military, industrial, aerospace, and communications.


The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) will build and lead the Human Resources function by creating the programs, processes, organizational capabilities, and culture needed to attract, develop, and retain a high-performing workforce. As a member of the executive leadership team, the CHRO will strengthen leadership, optimize organizational effectiveness, and build scalable HR programs that support long-term success and growth.


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  • Build and lead the Human Resources function by establishing priorities, processes, and programs across talent acquisition, employee development, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and compliance to support the business.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to the leadership team on organizational design, talent, leadership, succession planning, and workforce-related business decisions.
  • Develop HR dashboards and analytics to track key metrics, identify trends, and use data to improve hiring, retention, development, and overall organizational effectiveness.
  • Create and execute talent acquisition strategies, including recruiting, sourcing, assessment, selection, onboarding, employer branding, and job descriptions that attract top talent.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive onboarding program that enables new employees to integrate quickly, understand expectations, build meaningful connections, embrace the company culture, and succeed in their roles.
  • Build employee development programs focused on training, career growth, continuous learning, and developing the skills needed for long-term success.
  • Create leadership development and talent management programs that strengthen managers, improve performance, and build future leaders.
  • Drive employee engagement, retention, and culture initiatives by using employee feedback and data to improve the employee experience.
  • Evaluate organizational effectiveness by assessing roles, reporting relationships, and leadership effectiveness, implementing structural changes that improve organizational performance.


Requirements


  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience, including executive-level responsibility for HR strategy within a growing manufacturing organization.
  • Demonstrated success partnering with executive leadership to improve organizational effectiveness, develop leadership capability, and lead organizational change.
  • Proven experience building talent acquisition, employee development, succession planning, organizational design, and HR analytics programs that deliver measurable business results.


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