Human Resources Generalist

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 (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

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.