Hands-On Manufacturing HR Generalist

Rocket EMS, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket EMS, Inc. is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support employees and managers at our San Jose manufacturing facility.

You will handle day-to-day HR activities including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and leave administration while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work on the manufacturing floor, and a hands-on approach to address issues promptly and discreetly.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of California employment laws and HR practices.
• Experience with employee relations, onboarding/offboarding, performance management, and leave administration.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR resource for policies, benefits, attendance, and personnel matters.
• Provide day-to-day employee relations support, coaching managers and documenting issues.
• Support onboarding, transfers, promotions, terminations, and offboarding.
• Partner with managers on attendance, performance management, and employee development.
• Maintain accurate HR records with confidentiality and compliance.
• Administer leaves of absence including CA requirements (FMLA, CFRA, PDL).
• Assist with benefits questions, workers’ compensation matters, and HR programs.
• Ensure compliance with California and federal employment laws.
• Support HR audits, reporting, and policy updates.
• Engage in employee engagement, recognition, and workplace initiatives.
• Maintain visible HR presence on the manufacturing floor across shifts.
• Collaborate with Recruiting for new-hire transitions.

Skills

Employee relations

Onboarding

Leave administration

Performance management

Compliance

Organizational skills

Communication

Privacy/confidentiality

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS/HR systems

Job description

Rocket EMS, Inc. is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support employees and managers at our San Jose manufacturing facility.

You will handle day-to-day HR activities including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and leave administration while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work on the manufacturing floor, and a hands-on approach to address issues promptly and discreetly.