Human Resources Business Partner

Semtech; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Semtech in Alhambra, CA is seeking an HR Business Partner to partner with managers and leadership to execute people strategies across Southern California and remote US staff. You will manage day-to-day HR activities and provide business-oriented HR consultation for employees and leaders.

The role requires hands-on experience across the employee lifecycle, strong relations across levels, and ability to work flexible hours in a multi-shift manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years HR experience in a manufacturing hi-tech environment or equivalent.
• Excellent knowledge of state and federal labor laws.
• HR Certification is a plus; multinational/global experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build organizational capability with strong employee relations and business partnering focus.
• Drive retention, engagement and leadership development strategies.
• Own the employee lifecycle including onboarding, performance, and exits.
• Oversee HR aspects of internal/external audits (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Manage day-to-day HR activities for local staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Labor law knowledge

Independent working

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

HR Certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

The HR Business Partner works with all levels in the organization and successfully partners with our managers and leadership team to help implement the people strategy needed for business success. As the key point of contact for our Southern California locations, as well as all fully remote employees in the US, this role ensures we deliver day-to-day HR activities, as well as customer‑centric HR consultation and business partnering for employees and leaders. The HR Business Partner is hands‑on and responsible for all facets of an employee’s lifecycle.

Location

Alhambra, CA

Responsibilities

• Build organizational capability to support business priorities with strong employee relations and business partnering focus (40%)
• Drive, recommend, and at times manage creative strategies to address retention, employee engagement and leadership development (20%)
• Own the employee lifecycle, including new employee onboarding, induction, ongoing performance management, and exit processes (20%)
• Manage the HR side of internal and external audits from Quality Management programs such as ISO 9001 (10%)
• Manage and own day‑to‑day tactical responsibilities of a local HR professional (10%)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of progressive human resources experience in a manufacturing environment (hi‑tech sector preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent knowledge of state and federal labor laws
• HR Certification is a plus
• Preferred experience working for a multinational/global organization
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work well independently and proactively
• Must be able to work flexible hours as needed to support a multi‑shift manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across multiple levels and disciplines in the organization
• Strong focus on execution and high‑quality output with strong attention to detail

Job Description Intent

The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.

All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug‑free workplace.

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $85,000 - $117,000. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job‑related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package.