At IPG Photonics we believe that a culture of engagement collaboration and agility fuels innovation and drives sustainable growth for both our people and our business. We are seeking an HR Business Partner who is passionate about partnering with senior leaders to align human capital strategies with business objectives. In this strategic role you will help lead transformational change foster innovation and enhance workforce agility and excellence directly supporting IPGs growth agenda focused on diversification into high-growth sectors global expansion and operational excellence.The ideal candidate brings extensive experience supporting global high-tech and engineering organizations particularly within fast-paced agile environments. Success in this role requires strong business acumen a strategic mindset and the ability to drive alignment between people initiatives and business priorities. Exceptional change leadership global collaboration and the ability to influence senior stakeholders are essential - alongside a commitment to reinforcing IPGs high-performance innovation led culture.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Talent AlignmentPartner with business leaders to align talent strategies with IPGs strategy and business goals focusing on future-ready capabilities and organizational agility. Contributes to the strategic planning process discussions and workforce planning.Change LeadershipLead facilitate and support enterprise-wide transformation initiatives serving as a trusted advisor to executives and managers to ensure smooth transitions and sustained change and culture shifts. Coaches leaders on team effectiveness communication and talent development. Workforce Planning & Capability BuildingAnalyzes talent needs design and implement workforce strategies that build critical skills hires the right talent develops leadership strength and capacity to support IPGs growth strategy and support a more digitally enabled organization.Organizational Design & EffectivenessCollaborate with leaders to evolve structures roles and workflows that enhance cross-functional collaboration and speed to innovation and business responsiveness and effectiveness. Executive InfluenceCultivate strong trust-based relationships with senior leaders providing strategic HR counsel and influencing decisions that shape organizational direction and performance.Global HR IntegrationPartners across regions and cultures to ensure consistent effective implementation of HR strategies leveraging global Centers of Excellence.Data-Driven Decision MakingApply analytics and business metrics to inform strategy measure impact and continuously improve talent and organizational outcomes.Performance Culture & EngagementSupports goal setting performance management and feedback mechanisms. Champion a high performing engaged culture of innovation accountability and continuous learning--- reinforcing IPGs values and enabling long term growth. Guides conflict resolution and champion fairness for employees and coaches managers on employee development engagement and behavior issues.Supports HR EvolutionChampion best practices process efficiency and continuous improvement across HR practices using data-driven insights to optimize workflows and enhance service delivery to customers. Partners across regions and cultures to ensure consistent effective implementation of HR strategies leveraging global centers of excellence.