Human Resources Generalist

About the role

Looking for an energetic and motivated HR professional to support daily functions in a high-growth manufacturing facility in Redwood City.

This position is very hands-on and highly interactive.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; immigration; productivity; event planning and execution; recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments.
• Implements new hire orientation.
• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices; review policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources (or advanced certificates in Human Resource management) preferred; (Combinations of education, training, and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability).
• 3+ years of human resource management experience preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing or similar environment preferred
• Current experience with broad, up-to-date knowledge of employment laws and practices; training in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, and safety preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills appropriate for all levels of an organization
• Excellent level of accuracy and detail-orientation; well organized
• Ability to influence and educate management on policies and best practices
• Ability to work with confidential information
• Proficiency with MS Office Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge of Excel a plus
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn HRIS and talent management systems
• Effective time management skills, including the ability to prioritize workload to meet key deadlines
• Ability to perform the job in accordance with specific procedures, but must set priorities, organize, and make occasional exceptions
• Strong analytical skills are required to gather and interpret data

Ability to

• Read, write, and understand information presented in English; ability to communicate information and ideas
• Work well under pressure, in a fast-paced, high-stress environment with multiple deadlines
• Work in excess of a 40-hour week if necessary
• Work weekends if needed
• Interact with a diversity of teams in a manufacturing environment
• Use sound judgment
• Model good communication skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others

• Location
• 100% Onsite in Redwood City, CA
• Unfortunately, work authorization/sponsorship & relocation are not supported for this position.

Working Conditions/Hours

Full-time/Salaried

Work Environment - Office

Includes both a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, and a shop environment, with exposure to high noise levels from operating machines, physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts, nuisance dust, and exposure to hazardous materials used in the manufacturing process.

PPE

Steel-toe shoes/boots are required in defined areas in manufacturing locations.

Physical Demands - Office

• This position requires the ability to talk and listen.
• The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard.
• The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Direct Reports - None