Position Overview

As the HR Manager, you will play a critical role in building and shaping the HR function at Enablence Technologies. This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on, experienced professional to establish foundational HR processes while developing a scalable strategy to support our workforce expansion. You will partner with leadership to align HR initiatives with our strategic goals, ensuring compliance, employee engagement, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

HR Strategy and Team Building

• Develop and execute an HR strategy aligned with Enablence’s growth goals and core values.

• Design and implement HR policies, procedures, and programs to support a rapidly growing workforce.

• Build and lead an HR team over time, prioritizing key areas such as recruitment, employee development, and compliance.

Recruitment and Workforce Planning

• Lead efforts to scale the workforce from 100 to 200 employees within 18-24 months.

• Develop talent acquisition strategies, leveraging professional networks, job boards, and university partnerships.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements and manage the full recruitment lifecycle.

Employee Engagement and Retention

• Design and implement initiatives to foster employee engagement and alignment with company values.

• Establish mentorship and training programs to support career progression and technical skill development.

• Monitor employee satisfaction through surveys and feedback mechanisms, addressing concerns proactively.

Compliance and Best Practices

• Ensure HR operations comply with local labor laws in Canada, California, and China.

• Align HR processes with ISO 9001:2015-certified standards and work towards IATF 16949 compliance for automotive applications.

• Manage visa and work authorization processes for international hires.

HR Operations

• Implement HR systems and tools to streamline processes such as payroll, benefits administration, and performance management.

• Develop metrics and KPIs to track recruitment efficiency, retention rates, and employee engagement.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on organizational design, culture, and employee relations.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of HR experience, including 2+ years in a managerial or leadership role.

• Proven experience in scaling HR operations in a high-growth environment, preferably in the semiconductor, technology, or manufacturing sectors.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, compliance requirements, and talent acquisition strategies.

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement HR policies and programs from scratch.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Preferred

• Experience in ISO-certified environments or industries requiring strict quality management standards.

• Familiarity with scaling technical teams, especially in R&D and manufacturing.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the HR function in a globally recognized leader in silicon photonics.

• Competitive compensation package, including salary, benefits, and professional development funding.

• A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace culture.

• The chance to work on impactful projects at the forefront of technology innovation

About Us

Enablence Technologies, Inc. is a pioneering leader in the design and manufacturing of planar lightwave circuits (PLC) and photonic integrated solutions. We serve high-growth markets, including datacom, telecom, LiDAR, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and accelerated computing for AI workloads, as well as the communications, metaverse, and bio-chemical sensing industries. Our products are critical to nearly every fiber-optic network in the world, offering solutions for 100G+ high-speed optical transceivers, sensor networks, and medical devices. Our technology center has successfully developed photonic integrated circuits (PICs) used for data center, telecom, VR, LiDAR, and sensing sub-assembly and module products. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Enablence has subsidiaries in Fremont, California, and Suzhou, China. Enablence is equipped with R&D and manufacturing facilities.