HR Generalist

KEMET Electronics Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Inclusive culture

Career growth

Work-life balance

Benefits package

Global impact

Job summary

KEMET Electronics Corporation, a YAGEO Group company, is seeking a Human Resources Generalist for our onsite San Diego, California location. You will support HR operations for the local office and U.S. locations, and partner with managers and employees to drive HR initiatives.

In this role you will lead recruitment efforts, manage administrative duties, coordinate trainings and events, and ensure compliance. You will report to the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3–5 years HR experience; certifications are a plus.
• Onsite full-time work in San Diego, CA.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Proven leadership and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Good judgment, sensitivity, and adaptability to changing needs.
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Willing to handle a range of tasks from routine to complex.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to employees and managers at local office and other US locations (west coast and Sales).
• Drive recruitment activities; heavy recruitment responsibilities are a main part of the role.
• Manage office administrative duties as required.
• Coordinate and lead employee meetings, events, trainings, etc.
• Coordinate local training activities (including tracking and metrics).
• Assist with compliance requirements and activities as requested.
• Report to and work closely with the US HR team on HR activities and projects locally.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

HRIS proficiency

Microsoft Office

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

HR certification

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

KEMET Electronics Corporation

We at KEMET, A YAGEO Group Company, help make a wide variety of products possible in the world's most rapidly expanding industries.

Founded in 1919 in Cleveland, Ohio, with over 100 years of technological innovation, we manufacture capacitors and other components for computing, telecommunications, medical, aerospace, defense, and automotive markets. Our components are found in spacecrafts and defibrillators-from outer space to inside our bodies, and in products we use every day. We have the broadest selection of capacitor technologies in the industry, including an expanding range electromechanical device and electromagnetic compatibility solutions.

Summary

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

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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.

Why Work at YAGEO Group?

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.

Learn more at https://www.yageogroup.com/. #FollowUs for updates! #Electronics #Innovation #TechCareers #WeAreHiring

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