Human Resources Generalist

Rocket EMS
San Jose, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Candidates with manufacturing HR experience and strong interpersonal skills will find this hands-on role in a fast-paced environment rewarding.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior HR experience in manufacturing or electronics sectors and a track record in employee relations and onboarding.
    — “3+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing, electronics, operations, or other fast-paced environment.”
  • Individuals who can balance employee advocacy with business needs and manage multiple priorities independently.
    — “able to balance employee advocacy with business needs, and the ability to independently address routine HR issues”
  • Professionals with familiarity in California employment laws and experience handling sensitive HR matters.
    — “Working knowledge of California employment laws and HR practices.”

Things to consider

  • The role may require access to export-controlled technical data, which could involve additional compliance steps.
    — “this position may require access to export-controlled technical data or technology.”
  • Candidates must be prepared for potential background checks after a conditional offer is made.
    — “Any final offer of employment may be conditioned on completion of a background check”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with FMLA, CFRA, and workers' compensation in your resume and interview responses.
    — “Support administration of leaves of absence, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL and other applicable California leave requirements.”
  • Emphasize your ability to build credibility with employees and managers through consistent, professional interactions.
    — “The successful candidate will build credibility with employees and managers, address issues promptly”
  • Showcase your comfort with being hands-on and your willingness to be present on the manufacturing floor.
    — “comfortable being hands-on rather than sitting behind a desk waiting for HR issues to come to them.”
  • Demonstrate your experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office in your application materials.
    — “Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS/HR systems.”
  • Include examples of managing multiple shifts and hourly manufacturing employees in your interview narrative.
    — “Experience supporting hourly manufacturing employees and multiple shifts.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • day-to-day HR support
  • employee engagement
  • retention
  • recognition
  • training
Typical background
3+ years of progressive HR experienceCalifornia employment laws

Skills & requirements

Required

Employee RelationsOnboarding/offboardingPerformance ManagementLeave AdministrationComplianceTrainingHR Operations

Preferred

Electronics Manufacturing ExperienceMulti-shift Support

Stack & domain

Employee RelationsOnboarding And OffboardingPerformance ManagementLeave AdministrationComplianceTrainingHR OperationsMicrosoft OfficeHris/hr SystemsApproachableOrganizedFast-pacedEmployee AdvocacyBusiness NeedsInterpersonalCommunicationConfidentialityDiscretionOrganizationalIndependenceShrm-cpPHRManufacturingElectronicsOperations

About the role

Original posting from Rocket EMS via Greenhouse

Rocket EMS is seeking an experienced and hands-on Human Resources Generalist to support employees and managers at our San Jose manufacturing facility. This position will provide day-to-day HR support across employee relations, onboarding and offboarding, performance management, leave administration, compliance, training, and general HR operations.

The ideal candidate is approachable, organized, comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and able to balance employee advocacy with business needs. This role requires regular interaction with employees and supervisors on the manufacturing floor and the ability to independently address routine HR issues while escalating more complex matters appropriately.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a primary HR resource for employees and managers regarding policies, procedures, workplace concerns, benefits, attendance, performance, and other employment-related matters.

Provide day-to-day employee relations support, including coaching managers, documenting issues, conducting preliminary investigations, and assisting with corrective actions.

Support employee onboarding, orientation, transfers, promotions, terminations, and offboarding.

Partner with managers on attendance, performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee development.

Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.

Support administration of leaves of absence, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL and other applicable California leave requirements.

Assist employees with benefits questions, enrollment changes, workers' compensation matters, and other HR programs.

Ensure compliance with California and federal employment laws and company policies.

Support HR audits, reporting, recordkeeping, and policy updates.

Assist with employee engagement, retention, recognition, training, and workplace initiatives.

Maintain a visible HR presence on the manufacturing floor and build effective relationships with employees across shifts and departments.

Partner with Recruiting and hiring managers to support new-hire transitions and workforce needs.

Assist with investigations involving employee complaints, workplace conduct, attendance, safety, or policy violations.

Support HR leadership with special projects and company-wide initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

3+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing, electronics, operations, or other fast-paced environment.

Working knowledge of California employment laws and HR practices.

Experience supporting employee relations, performance management, investigations, onboarding/offboarding, and leave administration.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with production employees, supervisors, managers, and senior leadership.

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS/HR systems.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certification is a plus.

Preferred Experience

HR experience within electronics manufacturing, EMS, aerospace, semiconductor, or another regulated manufacturing environment.

Experience supporting hourly manufacturing employees and multiple shifts.

Familiarity with California wage-and-hour requirements, workplace investigations, leaves of absence, workers' compensation, and OSHA-related HR matters.

Experience working in a growing organization where processes and procedures continue to evolve.

What We're Looking For

Someone who is practical, responsive, professional, and comfortable being hands-on rather than sitting behind a desk waiting for HR issues to come to them. The successful candidate will build credibility with employees and managers, address issues promptly, and help bring consistency and structure to HR practices across the site.

 Pay Range$75,000—$95,000 USDITAR/EAR Compliance: Due to the nature of the work performed at Rocket EMS, this position may require access to export-controlled technical data or technology. The successful candidate must be eligible to access such information under applicable U.S. export-control laws or be eligible for any required government authorization.

Rocket EMS will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Candidates are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check unless and until a conditional offer of employment has been made. Any final offer of employment may be conditioned on completion of a background check, consistent with applicable law.

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Source: Rocket EMS careers (Greenhouse)

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