Position Summary: Serve as a trusted advisor delivering actionable insights and advanced workforce analytics to inform strategic decisions across EMEA. This role blends data management, reporting excellence, and forward-looking analytics to elevate employee experience and drive operational performance. You will help lay the foundations for data-driven HR practices, from predictive analytics to intuitive self-service dashboards. Key Responsibilities: Data Reporting & Visualization Develop, validate, and distribute interactive HR dashboards, KPI scorecards, and compliance reports for HR Operations, COEs, and leadership. Design data visualizations that tell compelling stories, help stakeholders grasp insights quickly. Advanced Analytics Analyze and model workforce trends (e.g., attrition, engagement, productivity) and translate findings into actionable recommendations. Support scenario modeling, forecasting, and predictive analytics to anticipate future workforce needs. Evaluate the impact of HR programs and policies using statistical and advanced analytics techniques. Data Integrity & Governance Maintain data accuracy and consistency across HR systems, working proactively to resolve discrepancies. Uphold data privacy and security standards in line with internal policies and regional regulations. System Enablement: Partner with HRIS and IT teams to optimize reporting capabilities in the HCM platform (e.g., Oracle). Champion the adoption of self-service analytics tools, training stakeholders to access and interpret reports independently. Stakeholder Collaboration Consult with COEs, Strategic HRBPs, and business leaders to gather requirements, design solutions, and deliver analytics that drive decisions. Provide ad hoc reporting and deep-dive analyses to support strategic initiatives. Continuous Improvement & Innovation Develop and maintain SOPs, job aids, and documentation for all reporting processes. Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and new reporting standards. Stay current on HR analytics trends and emerging technologies, proposing innovative approaches that position Coherent as a data-driven organization. Job Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, and/or CIPD qualification preferred although other related fields may be considered. Typically demonstrates proven related experience Skills & Experience: Proven experience in HR analytics, workforce reporting, or data analysis in a global or regional environment. Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik) and advanced Excel. Strong data visualization and storytelling skills. Hands-on experience with HCM systems (Oracle, SAP, Workday). Familiarity with statistical analysis tools (e.g., R, Python) is a plus. Excellent communication skills with a passion for translating data into clear insights. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills 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: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.