HR Generalist - Employee Relations & Recruiting

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We're hiring a Human Resources Generalist at our San Diego, CA facility !

With nearly 80,000 employees worldwide, Kyocera is a global leader in advanced ceramic technologies used in aerospace, automotive, medical, and semiconductor industries. Our materials power everything from smartphones to space shuttles - and we're just getting started.

10 paid holidays annually

Financial Wellness

Employer-paid pension plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules

HR Generalist (HRHR5702)

The Human Resources Generalist provides full cycle HR support to plant and sales employees in a variety of locations. This role assists the HR Manager and other generalists on assigned projects by providing professional support in functional areas of Human Resources including benefits administration, employee relations, performance, compliance, and recruitment.

Manages all parts of the employee life cycle including new hire processes, termination and benefit calculation using HRIS system and a variety of vendor websites. This person will have wide expertise in four or more functional HR areas such as recruitment, FMLA/leave management, ADA, compensation, compliance, employee relations, performance, and coaching. They will often act as first point of contact to an employee related to HR processes/policy.

4 year degree, bachelor's degree preferred in HR or Industrial Relations

4 years related HR employee support experience

Professional interpersonal skills, verbal/written communication and computer skills

Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to handle highly confidential information

Excellent organization, administrative and creative problem solving skills

Must be able to interface with employees on all shifts

Resourceful at research and legal compliance

Travel up to 25%

Communicates professionally orally and via email in English, with all employee groups, outside vendors and the applicable agencies using a telephone, group, email, face-to-face, one-on-one communication. Completes special projects assigned by manager; fulfilling transactions, collecting feedback and reporting to the KII HR group.

Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential and ensuring managers are trained in privacy expectations.

Supports the Human Resources Manager and division head on issues related to new hires, terminations, compensation, benefits coordination, retirement plan administration (both 401(k) and pension), and training database.

Provides current and prospective employees with information on policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, and employee benefits daily. Provides frequent counsel on policy implications.

Back up to Sr Generalist and HR Managers/leadership in a variety of areas. May offer companywide training on general HR topics.

May provide month end reports on headcount, attendance, temporary staff, or overtime as needed. Improves manager and employee performance by identifying and clarifying problems at early stages, evaluating potential solutions, implementing selected solution, counseling managers, coaching employees as needed, documenting employee counseling and progressive disciplinary action.

Plan and conduct new hire orientations and assist with 90-day onboarding and trial period. May assist in creating new content or training material as needed.

May be trained as back-up Ringi coordinator or training database administrator, or be assigned HR trainer for Philosophy, EHS or other HR related topics depending on site need. May travel to multiple locations as needed for training or onsite support.

Create and/or audit spreadsheets and invoices related to recruitment efforts, terminations, temporary staffing, new hire reports and compensation monthly or as requested.

Maintains employee bulletin boards and electronic information stations, in local site and outside offices to ensure compliance and understanding. Exposed to a wide variety of HR compliance matters.

Partner with hiring managers to determine staffing needs, update job descriptions, process requisitions, post jobs, screen, and interview. May attend job fairs or outreach activities. Proposes compensation for new hires and coordinates offers.

Tracks and audits open enrollment data for accuracy and compliance, may coordinate open enrollment events.

Trains new generalists and specialists on administration of employee benefits, compensation, performance reviews, personnel record retention, filing/ scanning, unemployment claims, verification of income, and training. Ensure compliance with affirmation action program including temp agency contact, recording, paperwork, and annual reporting.

Assist HR Managers with employee relations issues, legal matters, policy interpretation, and recommended actions.

Assist with preparing materials for delivering and conducting employee meetings. Provides overall administrative support for all HR transactions and communications (emails, calls, face to face).

Refers more complex matter to HR management for counsel and support. Prepares all supporting documents and reports needed for management or legal review and decision making.

May travel up to 25%.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

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

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

There are no harmful environmental conditions that are present for this position.

This position may require exposure to information subject to US Export Control regulations, i.e.: the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce, and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyocera International, Inc. Human Resources team directly.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities