Human Resources Business Partner

Murata America; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) employer match

Hybrid work schedule

Tuition reimbursement

FSA/HSA options

Paid time off

Job summary

Murata Electronics seeks an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to drive organizational success through strategic people initiatives, employee relations, and impactful HR solutions in California.

This role offers a hybrid workplace in San Jose, requiring 5+ years HR experience, knowledge of California employment laws, HRIS proficiency, and professional HR certification. Travel ~30% domestically; competitive benefits and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational psychology, business administration, or related field.
• 5+ years HR experience with California employment laws and employee relations.
• HR certification such as PHR/PHRca/SHRM-CP preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication and confidentiality skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS and MS Office required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organizational changes, performance management, and employee relations.
• Provide solutions-oriented HR guidance aligned with business objectives and values.
• Support promotions, title changes, cost center adjustments, and managerial transitions.
• Audit job descriptions to maintain data integrity in policies and HRIS.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends and assist with reporting for proactive solutions.
• Administer goal setting and performance review programs ensuring compliance and equity.
• Assist with succession planning to develop leadership talent.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Talent Development for onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/local laws and evolving risk factors.

Skills

HR experience

California laws

Employee relations

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Deadline management

Confidentiality

Training & development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/related field

MBA in HR (preferred)

Tools

HRIS platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

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For 80 years, Murata Electronics has been a tireless innovator, committed to developing technologies that profoundly change the world around us. Our solutions are inside more state-of-the-art products than you may imagine. Additionally, we enable other global companies to turn their visions into reality – from mobile communications to computers and networking, medical devices to power solutions, smart home technologies to automotive electronics. Our past innovations drive today's technology – and our present innovations are shaping tomorrow's.

Whatever the future holds, you can be sure that Murata will be a part of it.

Why Consider This Job Opportunity

Murata Electronics is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Human Resources Business Partner to help drive organizational success through innovative people strategies, strong employee relationships, and impactful HR solutions. Bring your understanding of California's dynamic employment landscape to a role where your judgment, employee relations expertise, and business perspective matter.

This opportunity offers the chance to apply your HR expertise within a global technology organization while collaborating with leaders, influencing workplace initiatives, and helping employees reach their full potential.

Workplace Policy

Hybrid from San Jose, California.

What To Expect (Essential Job Responsibilities)

• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organizational changes, performance management, and employee relations.
• Provide thoughtful, solutions-oriented HR guidance that aligns with business objectives as well as corporate values and mission set by leadership.
• Partner with management on organizational changes such as promotions, title changes, cost center adjustments, and managerial transitions.
• Audit job descriptions to maintain data integrity in the policy database and HRIS, making updates as needed.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to identify areas for improvement as well as assisting with reporting to implement proactive solutions.
• Administer goal setting and performance review programs to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within the organization.
• Assist with succession planning initiatives to foster leadership development within the company.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Talent Development teams to support effective onboarding of new hires.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws while staying informed about emerging trends affecting the organization’s risk profile.
• Facilitate employee terminations, conduct exit interviews, respond to inquiries about policies and procedures, prepare HR budgets and quarterly charts, as well as present HR policies to management.
• Represent Murata at unemployment hearings and investigations.
• Manage multiple HR projects simultaneously and proactively connect with employees for feedback on HR efficiency improvements.
• Attend evening international business calls occasionally.
• Membership and participation in local HR professional chapter activities.

What Is Required (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational psychology, business administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of human resources experience.
• Professional Human Resources certification such as PHR, PHRca, or SHRM-CP.
• Knowledge of California employment laws and employee relations practices.
• Excellent organization, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve disputes and observe confidentiality.
• Proficiency working with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Applications.
• Ability to meet deadlines, accomplish work in order of priority, maintain professional composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.
• Ability to learn new responsibilities, adjusting to new situations within a reasonable amount of time.
• Strong conflict-resolution skills while maintaining constructive working relationships with people at all levels of the organization as well as external contacts.
• Experience facilitating employee training and development programs for all levels of employees with strong presentation skills.

How To Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• MBA or Master’s Degree in Human Resources.
• SAP SuccessFactors and Ceridian/Dayforce experience.
• Experience working with a Japanese owned company.

Other

Domestic and local travel 30%

Minimum Salary: $81,578

Maximum Salary: $135,215

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off including paid holidays and floating holidays.
• 401(k) employer match on retirement planning.
• Hybrid working schedule for eligible positions.
• Tuition reimbursement on approved programs.
• Flexible and health spending accounts.

Imagine the possibilities as a member of Murata'sinnovative global team.

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Murata offers competitive compensation andcomprehensive benefits.
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Nearest Major Market: San Jose
Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto