Human Resources Generalist

Pentagon Technologies Group Inc; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401K with employer matching

Health insurance

Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance

Life and AD&D

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

Pentagon Technologies, Inc. in Hayward, CA is seeking an HR Generalist to serve as the on-site HR partner for management and employees.

You will support onboarding, payroll, benefits, policy administration, and compliance while partnering with the HR Lead and DOO in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes strong communication, confidentiality, and adherence to employment laws, with occasional travel up to 15% to other company factories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 2 years HR experience; 3–4+ years preferred.
• HR experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle confidential information.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; Paycom HRIS experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers and executes HR programs including onboarding, payroll, compensation, discipline, employee relations and investigations, performance management, and safety training.
• Provides day-to-day HR operations support including orientation, benefits, leaves, compliance, and HR policies.
• Assists recruiting by screening applicants, preparing offers, postings, and job descriptions.
• Responds to employment inquiries and refers complex matters to appropriate staff.
• Participates in disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and best practices; reviews policies accordingly.
• Keeps current on HR trends, regulatory changes, and new technologies in HR and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Prioritization

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/IR/Related

Tools

MS Office

Paycom HRIS

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Hayward, CA 94545Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $78,700.00 - $92,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Up to 15% Job Shift: First ShiftJob Category: Human ResourcesPentagon Technologies, Inc. is a leader in providing mission-critical semiconductor services that touch every device with a computer chip inside. Our customers include the largest semiconductor chip and OEM tool manufacturers in the industry. We stay at the forefront of our industry through innovation, technical proficiency, and our amazing employees. Our industry is in the midst of unprecedented growth and Pentagon is seeking outstanding candidates to join our team!

The Role:

Pentagon Technologies is looking for an HR Generalist to be part of our team! You’ll be based in our Hayward, CA facility. You will touch on all aspects of HR, with a primary focus on being an on-site point-of-contact for management and employees, supporting them in various aspects of human resources and providing generalist level expertise. This position has matrix reporting to the HR Lead and factory Director of Operations (DOO). This is an on-site position during regular business hours with no flexibility for remote or hybrid. This position may have infrequent travel (to other company factories) of up to 15%.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to: onboarding, payroll, compensation; progressive disciplinary; employee relations and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Provides day-to-day HR operations support to include but not limited to: employee orientation and exit, HR policies and processes, benefits admin (open enrollment, leaves, etc.), leaves and accommodations management, HR compliance, etc.
• Supports the recruiting function by screening and facilitating the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions including completing job offers, job postings, and job descriptions.
• Responds to employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QualificationsYour Experiences, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, industrial relations, labor relations, communications, or related field (preferred) and will consider experience on year-to-year basis in lieu of 4-year degree.
• Minimum 2 years of HR experience, prefer 3-4+ years progressive experience
• HR experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems; Paycom experience highly preferred

Perks of Working at Pentagon Technologies

At the end of the day, our strength comes from our people, and we are determined to recognize and promote your wellbeing—be it professionally, financially, physically, or mentally.

• Generous PTO
• 401K program with employer matching contribution
• Health, dental, vision Insurance (with generous employer contribution)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance (fully employer paid)
• Life and AD&D (employer paid & voluntary option)
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Be advised that Pentagon Technologies does not offer relocation assistance for this position. Candidates who do not reside near the posted location will be responsible for covering all relocation costs. By applying for this position, candidates acknowledge and agree that they will be solely responsible for any expenses incurred in relocating to the area if selected for the role.

Pentagon Technologies is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment of associates. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

To all recruitment agencies:

Pentagon Technologies does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job's alias, Pentagon Technologies employees or any other company location. Pentagon Technologies is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Pentagon Technologies will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Pentagon Technologies explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.