Human Resources Business Partner

Who We Are

IQE is the leading supplier of compound semiconductor wafer products and advanced material solutions to the global semiconductor industry. IQE is essential to technology growth markets, as the only compound semiconductor epitaxy foundry with a global footprint and proven ability to manufacture at scale.

Our Vision

IQEs vision is to be the best advanced semiconductor materials solutions company in the world. Being best means delivering outstanding quality, service, technology and value such that we become the first-choice supplier for all our customers.

Our Values

IQEs strength lies in the expertise and diversity of our workforce. This is supported by our culture of integrity, accountability, excellence, valuing people and teamwork.

The Human Resources Business Partner will support the CPO and the Head of UK HR with significant organizational change and wide-ranging initiatives, while partnering with the General Managers and leadership teams across our US sites. This role requires substantive and practical employee relations experience and employment law knowledge to coach and provide up-to-date guidance to stakeholders. The HR Business Partner will partner and share responsibility with the business leaders for the achievement of people goals and targets, as a member of the broader HR team; they will contribute to effective performance of the HR department and engagement of the employees within it.

Key Responsibilities;

Actively contribute to the development, implementation and management of the overall business plan and objectives, delivering from a people perspective.

Create, lead and advise on all aspects of the employment life cycle.

Provide leadership and management direction in all HR and people-related activities, ensuring timely and meaningful updates are provided and understood with actions progressed and closed out.

Ensuring that the HR initiatives, processes and practices are fit for purpose and creating improved ways of working.

Help drive a performance culture, creating and co-delivering L&D programs to improve overall business performance.

Supporting ongoing organizational growth by identifying competency gaps and linking to IQE s internal development offerings to support employee career development.

Develop and implement HR policies and procedures while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Interpret and apply human resource policies in employee relations concerns. Identify and clarify problems; conduct investigations, evaluate and suggest potential solutions; and provide coaching and counselling for managers and staff.

Manage and administer health and welfare plans.

Serve as EEO Compliance Office for Affirmative Action and maintain IQE s Affirmative Action Plan.

Manage leave programs and partner with HSE in managing workers compensation claims and return to light duty program.

Responsible for ensuring IQE complies with the requirements for Labor and Ethics under the RBA Code.

Requirements

About you

A minimum of 5 years of human resource experience is desirable.

Experience with full-range benefit administration

Experience with employee relations and conducting investigations

Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations

Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, coaching and conflict resolution skills.

Excellent time management, organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Benefits

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistant Program (EAP) variety of discounts and deals.

Life insurance

Holidays

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Long/Short Term Disability

401(k) Plan Company match of 50% on first 6%

IQE is an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled), are encouraged to apply.