HR Representative

HR RepresentativeTopcon Positioning Group is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA. We design, manufacture and distribute productivity tools for developing a brighter future. Whether cultivating the earth or building upon it, Topcon brings innovation in workflow automation and seamless connectivity of data to construction, geopositioning and agriculture industries focused on developing a sustainable tomorrow.Topcon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.The HR Representative plays a key role in supporting a variety of human resource initiatives and serves as the primary contact for employees, managers, and applicants throughout the hiring, onboarding, and off-boarding processes. Additionally, this role works to ensure data integrity and accuracy across various systems and files.Core Job DutiesRecruitment: Coordinates talent acquisition activity including job analysis and definition, search, screen, interview, and candidate selection with Hiring Managers and Talent Acquisition Team. Manage all activities around operations recruitment within the local facility. Work with internet/web candidate search tools, media advertisements, search firms, staffing agencies, etc.Onboarding & Offboarding: Responsible for all onboarding and offboarding activities which include, but not limited to, first or last day activities and HRIS entry.Payroll and HRIS: Maintain accurate employee information in HRIS System. Responsible for bi-weekly payroll auditing and coordinating adjustments with US payroll team.Employee Relations: Acts as first point of contact responding to a broad range of HR related inquiries including but not limited to policy and payroll questions. May investigate questions and/or complaints for hourly and first line managers and assist in resolving employee relations issues in the operations group.Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment posting requirements by maintaining current and accurate workplace notices, including Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), OSHA, and other required labor law postings. Coordinate and administer employee leave programs, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), workers' compensation, and other applicable leave programs, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements. Maintain current knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices; recommend and implement process improvements to ensure ongoing compliance and operational effectiveness.Communication and Local Engagement: Coordinates employee communications efforts through email, postings, newsletters, meetings, etc. Key member of local recreation and wellness committee and leads employee engagement events/activities. Participate on local Safety Committee and manage Workers Compensation Claims as appropriate.Minimum Requirements for job:Requirements & Skills:Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and oralAbility to solve problems and exercise sound judgmentStrong negotiation skillsWorking knowledge of HRIS and Payroll SystemsExperienced or proficient in Excel and other Microsoft toolsAble to work extended hours as neededDrive to achieve objectives and meet deadlinesQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Human Resource or related fieldPrefer at least 1 year of Human Resource experiencePhysical Requirements:Typical office environmentWorking Conditions:Typical Office EnvironmentJob Type: Full-timeSchedule:8 hour shiftDay shiftMonday to FridayNo nightsNo weekends