HR Representative – Employee Relations & Compliance

Keysight Technologies SAles Spain SL.; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight is seeking an HR Representative – Employee Relations & Compliance to support employees and managers from our Santa Rosa, CA office. This on-site role partners with GPS and HR teams to apply policies, resolve inquiries, and drive compliant HR practices, using technology and data-driven insights to enhance the employee experience.

You will handle onboarding, lifecycle events, investigations, and documentation, contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 2–4 years of HR experience in coordinator/generalist roles.
• Experience supporting employees and managers with HR policies and inquiries.
• Knowledge of HR practices, employee relations, and compliance.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for employees and managers on HR policies and programs.
• Provide HR guidance and assist with navigating self-service tools.
• Support employee relations activities and case management.
• Assist with HR investigations and documentation reviews.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain accurate records.
• Support HR digital tools and data-driven decision making.
• Assist onboarding, changes, leave, and offboarding processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

SuccessFactors

Job description

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions.We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Why Join Our Team?

Our Global People Solutions (GPS) organization at Keysight is committed to fueling transformation through dynamic people strategies and customer-first thinking, creating an environment where talent thrives, culture leads, and innovation accelerates.As part of GPS, the Americas Country HR team, and specifically the HR Representative – Employee Relations & Compliance role, supports the delivery of employee-centered HR experiences for Keysight employees. This role provides day‑to‑day HR support to employees and managers by managing and interpreting policies, resolving HR inquiries, supporting employee relations processes, and ensuring consistent and compliant application of HR practices.

This role is ideal for an Intermediate HR professional who is curious about the future of work and passionate about using technology, automation, and data‑driven insights to create simpler, smarter HR experiences that empower employees and enable Keysight’s continued innovation and growth. If you are looking for growth and development, helping to shape the future of Keysight’s HR functions, this may be the role for you!

Responsibilities

Employee Support & Service

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, programs, and employment questions.
• Provide timely, accurate, and consistent HR guidance while maintaining a focus on employee experience.
• Assist employees with navigating HR self‑service tools.
• Partner across HR COEs and business partners to ensure employee inquiries are resolved efficiently and effectively.

Employee Relations Coordination

• Support employee relations activities including employee concerns, workplace issues, policy questions, and documentation review.
• Conduct initial intake discussions and gather relevant information to support employee relations case management.
• Assist with investigations by collecting documentation, coordinating interviews, and maintaining appropriate case records.
• Escalate complex employee matters appropriately to management, HR Business Partners, or Legal teams.

HR Compliance & Documentation

• Support compliance with company policies, employment practices, and applicable employment regulations.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR documentation meets established standards.
• Assist with audits, reporting, and compliance‑related activities.
• Support updates to HR policies, procedures, communications, and employee resources.

Digital HR & Continuous Improvement

• Support adoption of HR technology, digital tools, and AI‑enabled solutions that improve employee access to information and HR services.
• Identify opportunities to simplify HR processes and improve efficiency.
• Use HR systems and reporting tools to maintain accurate information and support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Participate in HR projects focused on process improvement, automation, and operational excellence.

Employee Lifecycle Support

• Support key employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, employment changes, leave administration, and offboarding.
• Partner across HR functions to ensure consistent execution of HR processes.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• 2–4 years of Human Resources experience in an HR Coordinator, HR Generalist, HR Specialist, HR Operations, or similar role.
• Experience supporting employees and managers with HR policies, procedures, and employment‑related questions.
• Knowledge of fundamental HR practices, employee relations principles, and employment compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting HR in a technology, engineering, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with HRIS systems such as SuccessFactors, or similar platform.
• Experience supporting HR case management, employee relations, or compliance activities.
• Interest or experience using AI, automation, analytics, or digital tools to improve HR processes.
• Experience in creating employee resources, documentation, or knowledge management content.
• SHRM‑CP, PHR, or equivalent HR certification.

What You'll Bring

• A customer‑focused mindset and commitment to delivering a positive employee experience.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for how technology and AI can improve the way HR supports employees.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with employees, managers, and HR teams.
• A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify opportunities to enable our people to drive Keysight growth.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

Santa Rosa, CA Pay Range: MIN $73,000.00- MAX $122,000.00

Location & Work Arrangement:

This position is based on site at our Santa Rosa, CA office where key partners and team members are based. While limited remote work flexibility may be available as business needs permit, this role is primarily intended to be an onsite position, with regular in‑office collaboration strongly preferred.

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