This role is responsible for coordinating workforce training activities, supporting employee integration into cleanroom manufacturing operations, maintaining training compliance records, and streamlining site operational processes. The position serves as a key operational resource supporting training logistics, site communications, workforce readiness activities, operational and site-wide employee events, and cross-functional coordination across the facility.
The ideal candidate will help drive consistency, organization, and operational efficiency while supporting a positive employee experience within a fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environment.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Workforce Readiness & Site Integration
- Coordinate site orientation and workforce integration sessions for employees, contractors, and temporary staff.
- Prepare training materials, orientation presentations, site guides, welcome resources, badges, LMS assignment and workspace readiness logistics.
- Partner with Hiring Managers, Manufacturing Operations, IT, Facilities, Security, EHS, and HR teams to coordinate a seamless and organized employee integration experience.
- Conduct orientation presentations covering site operations, safety expectations, cleanroom protocols, compliance requirements, company culture, workplace expectations, and available site resources.
- Coordinate cross-functional onboarding and workforce readiness schedules to ensure completion of required training, site access, and operational readiness activities.
- Track completion of required orientation activities, training assignments, and compliance documentation to ensure accuracy and timely processing.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for employees during initial site integration and workforce readiness activities.
- Support employee immersion into manufacturing operations through coordination of training logistics, operational expectations, and site readiness processes.
Training Coordination & Compliance Support
- Coordinate operational, safety, compliance, and cleanroom training activities for employees, contractors, and temporary staff.
- Coordinate and maintain structured training schedules, orientation plans, training matrices, and workforce readiness documentation.
- Track employee training completion, certifications, and compliance requirements to ensure operational readiness.
- Maintain accurate training records, attendance logs, certifications, and compliance documentation.
- Support Learning Management System (LMS) administration, reporting, and training audits as applicable.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Human Resources, EHS, Facilities, Security, Engineering, and Site Leadership to support standardized training and operational consistency.
- Assist with recurring, remedial, and continuous improvement training initiatives.
- Support operational readiness through coordination of workforce training logistics and compliance activities.
- Assist with maintaining standardized training documentation and operational procedures.
- Provide coordination and administrative support for site operations and manufacturing leadership teams.
- Coordinate operational logistics including badge access, workspace readiness, training room scheduling, meeting coordination, and site communications.
- Support planning and execution of site activities including all-hands meetings, operational reviews, employee events, leadership meetings, and workforce communications.
- Coordinate site-wide announcements, communication updates, presentation materials, and event logistics.
- Assist with visitor coordination, vendor support, catering coordination, and general site administration activities.
- Support execution of operational excellence initiatives focused on organization, communication effectiveness, workforce efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain organized site documentation and standardized administrative processes.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency across training and site support functions.
- Serve as a key operational support resource for cross-functional site coordination activities.
Site Administration & Operational Support
- Provide coordination and administrative support for site operations and manufacturing leadership teams.
- Coordinate operational logistics including badge access, workspace readiness, training room scheduling, meeting coordination, and site communications.
- Support planning and execution of site activities including all-hands meetings, operational reviews, employee events, leadership meetings, and workforce communications.
- Coordinate site-wide announcements, communication updates, presentation materials, and event logistics.
- Assist with visitor coordination, vendor support, catering coordination, and general site administration activities.
- Support execution of operational excellence initiatives focused on organization, communication effectiveness, workforce efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain organized site documentation and standardized administrative processes.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency across training and site support functions.
- Serve as a key operational support resource for cross-functional site coordination activities.
Education & Experience
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or related field preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in HR coordination, training administration, onboarding, or administrative support roles.
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience with HRIS and Learning Management Systems preferred.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Skills
- Strong customer service mindset and collaborative approach.
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
- Adaptability and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong time management and follow-through abilities.
Working Conditions
- This role will be based on-site in Fremont, CA.
- Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent interaction with employees, leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
- Occasional support for early morning orientations, training sessions, or company events may be required.
- Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or in meetings.
- Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
- Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Safety Requirements
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Quality and Environmental Responsibilities
Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
Culture Commitment
Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work
Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
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.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience in HR coordination, training administration, onboarding, or administrative support roles.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Experience with HRIS and Learning Management Systems (LMS) administration and reporting.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
- Ability to support occasional early morning orientations and lift up to 20 pounds.
- On-site work in Fremont, CA (regular use of a computer and office equipment).
Coherent Corp. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Coherent Corp. and has not been reviewed or approved by Coherent Corp..
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage includes multiple national and region-specific options (UHC HDHP/HSA, PPO, EPO; Kaiser in CA; Health Net in OR) plus separate dental (Delta Dental) and vision (VSP), indicating strong breadth and choice. This breadth supports a solid total package in certain roles and locations.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity Value & Accessibility: An Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows buying shares at 85% of market price with contributions up to 10% of pay, expanding ownership access. This feature can materially bolster total rewards even when base pay is mid‑pack.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Paid time off includes 15 vacation days for new hires, 10 paid holidays, and additional paid time during a December shutdown. This structure provides a clear and competitive baseline for time away from work.
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What We Do
Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers in diversified applications for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. For more information, please visit us at coherent.com.








