Director, HR Operations

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Senior Management Brookfield, CT, US

Photronics is Hiring!

We’re looking for a Director, HR Operations to join our team at our corporate headquarters in Brookfield, Connecticut.

For more than 50 years, Photronics has been a global leader in photomask technology—powering the innovation behind smartphones, computers, TVs, and other devices people use every day. Our success is built on quality, collaboration, and the dedication of our people. Join us and be part of a company recognized worldwide for cutting‑edge technology, exceptional service, and strong customer partnerships.

Position Summary:

The Director, HR Operations is a global, strategic, and hands‑on leader responsible for advancing Photronics’ HR operations, technology, workforce data, compliance, and process improvement strategy. This position leads the HR Operations function while remaining actively involved in critical HR processes, systems administration, reporting, and enterprise initiatives. Serving as a key subject matter expert for HR systems, data, and operational processes, the Director will partner closely with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Finance, IT, and business leaders to develop scalable solutions, strengthen governance, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the employee experience.

Location:

Photronics’ Corporate Headquarters – Brookfield, Connecticut. This is an on‑site position, and we are not open to remote candidates at this time.

What You’ll Do

As Director, HR Operations, you will:

HR Operations Leadership

• Develop and execute a global HR Operations strategy aligned with organizational and HR priorities.
• Lead employee lifecycle administration, including onboarding, offboarding, employee data changes, and HR documentation.
• Remain actively involved in critical HR operational processes, particularly during periods of high volume, system implementation, or organizational change.
• Establish, document, and continuously improve HR policies, processes, procedures, and standard operating practices.
• Identify opportunities to standardize and scale HR processes across locations and regions while accounting for local requirements.
• Establish service standards, key performance indicators, and operational metrics to measure HR effectiveness.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and HR leadership to resolve complex operational issues and improve the employee and manager experience.
• Lead and develop HR Operations team members by establishing clear priorities, accountability, and development opportunities.

HR Technology and Systems

• Lead Photronics’ HR technology strategy, roadmap, system governance, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Serve as a hands‑on subject matter expert and system administrator for the HRIS and other HR technology platforms.
• Configure, maintain, test, and optimize HR systems, workflows, security roles, and business processes.
• Lead HRIS implementations, upgrades, integrations, and system‑enhancement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and partner with IT and external vendors to drive timely resolution.
• Translate business and HR operational requirements into effective, scalable system solutions.
• Oversee system testing, user acceptance testing, documentation, training, and change management.
• Establish and maintain global governance standards and controls for HR systems and workforce data.
• Partner with IT and vendors to support system security, scalability, integration performance, and data integrity.

Workforce Data and Analytics

• Develop and execute the HR data and workforce analytics strategy.
• Create and maintain workforce reports, dashboards, and analytics that support business and HR decision‑making.
• Analyze trends related to headcount, turnover, workforce movement, and other key HR metrics.
• Ensure workforce data is accurate, consistent, secure, and reliable across HR systems.
• Respond to complex and ad hoc workforce reporting and analysis requests.

Process Improvement and Automation

• Lead continuous improvement and operational…