HR Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

YAGEO Group is seeking a Human Resources Generalist in our San Diego, California location. This is an onsite position and supports the HR functions, providing HR guidance / assistance to employees and managers and driving HR projects as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to employees and managers who are located at the local office and in other U.S. locations (primarily on the west coast and in our Sales organization)
• Drive recruitment activities. Heavy recruitment responsibilities are a main part of this role.
• Manage the office administrative duties as required
• Coordinate and lead employee meetings, events, trainings, etc.
• Coordinate local training activities (including training tracking and metrics)
• Assist with compliance requirements and activities as requested
• Reports to and works closely with the U.S. HR team on HR activities, initiatives, and projects locally and within the U.S.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field and 3 – 5 years of experience in Human Resources (preferred); HR certification is a plus.
• Willing and able to work onsite full time in our San Diego, California.
• Demonstrated computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.
• Proven leadership capability with excellent interpersonal skills and experience with conflict resolution
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Able to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, and creativity to changing needs and situations.
• Strong organizational skills with high degree of attention to detail
• Willing and able to complete all required tasks from the daily/mundane to complex in a timely manner.

Location & Work Type

• San Diego, CA - United States
• Full Time
• Exempt
• Some Travel

YAGEO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, in making employment decisions including but not limited to hiring, wages, promotions, rewards, and access to training. Qualified applicants and workers shall be provided with reasonable accommodation for disability and religious practices.

What we offer

• Collaborative work environment that values innovation and teamwork
• Inclusive company culture built on respect, integrity, and continuous improvement
• Career growth opportunities with access to training, and mentorship
• Work–life balance support through flexible practices and employee wellness initiatives
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and employee programs
• Global impact by contributing to sustainable solutions and industry-leading technologies

About YAGEO Group

We don't build the final product. We build what makes it possible.

From resistors to capacitors, inductors to sensors—our components power the breakthroughs that move the world forward. Electric vehicles. AI data centers. Satellites. Sonar systems. They move faster, last longer, reach farther—with a spark of us inside.

Headquartered in Taiwan, YAGEO Group unites multiple trusted brands—including YAGEO, KEMET, PULSE, and Telemecanique Sensors and more—into one cohesive force for innovation. 40,000+ employees. 100+ locations. 20 R&D centers. 2,000+ patents. 273,000+ customers.

#1 in resistors and tantalum capacitors. #3 in MLCCs & inductors We don't just participate in the future—we enable it.

Meaningful work: Every part you help design, test, or improve contributes to real-world innovations. Global exposure: Collaborate across continents, brands, and breakthrough technologies. Accelerated growth: With our size, diversity, and momentum, there's no ceiling for where you can go. Built-in purpose: You're not just part of the process—you're part of the progress.

YAGEO Group. Built into Tomorrow.