Human Resources Representative

Sanmina Corporation; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

401(k) retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Bonuses / commission (discretionary)

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Fremont, CA is seeking an HR Generalist to join our HR team. You will support employment lifecycle activities from recruitment to performance management, training, and off-boarding while maintaining high service levels.

The role emphasizes employee relations, compensation & benefits, policy development, data management, and talent acquisition. A Bachelor's in HR or Business and 2+ years of HR generalist experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in HR or Business Administration.
• Minimum 2 years as HR Generalist.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong knowledge of compensation theories and practices.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Google Suite.
• Proficiency with HRIS and ATS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Well-versed in employment law.
• Able to build professional relationships for teamwork.
• Strong customer service orientation and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Foster open communication across the business.
• Advise management on employee relations concerns.
• Lead investigations into employee issues.
• Provide HR services coverage during absences.
• Perform internal equity assessments for promotions.
• Assist employees with benefit questions.
• Develop and improve HR policies and programs.
• Maintain HRIS data and ensure SOX/compliance.
• Coordinate onboarding and new hire orientation.
• Support cross-functional onboarding with IT, Payroll, Hiring Managers.

Skills

HR Generalist

Multitasking

MS Office

Google Suite

HRIS

ATS

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in HR or Business Administration

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Job description

Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine them.

Summary

We’re looking for a talented, motivated and enthusiastic person to join our HR team. This person will bring a background in HR best practices and a passion for innovation. They thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating, problem solving, and identifying opportunities to implement creative solutions. They roll up their sleeves and dive in to new projects and learning opportunities, and they have a strong customer service orientation. They’re experienced and well-versed in a wide range of HR activities supporting all aspects of the employment lifecycle, from recruitment and selection through to performance management, training and development, to end of employment activities.

What You’ll Do

Employee Relations

• Listens and fosters open communication throughout the business.
• Understands employee opinions, monitors the effect of business decisions on people, and advises management on addressing employees’ concerns.
• Applies employee relations and employment practices in order to create a positive, ethical, effective work environment.
• Leads investigations into employee issues and concerns, and works with internal parties to find solutions.
• Assist with initial intake, documentation and preliminary investigations of employee relations issues and complaints in accordance with company policy.

Management Support

• Provides interpretation, consultation and facilitation to both employees and managers in confidential or employment issues to promote resolution.
• Ensures that HR services are provided as appropriate to employees.
• Provides coverage for HR Manager during periods of absence.

Compensation & Benefits

• Undertakes internal equity assessments working closely with management.
• Works with the compensation team. Pulls together all documentation and analysis for employees being promoted to salaried exempt.
• Assists employees on benefit issues and questions.

Policy & Program Development

• Supports change and continuous improvement in policies and programs.
• Assist in training for employees and managers with respect to company programs, policies, or processes.

Data Management

• Maintains accurate employee data within the HRIS system through timely data entry, routine audits and record updates.
• Ensures internal compliance with SOX requirements as well as federal, state, and local labor laws
• Generates ad hoc reports for management and tracks regular workforce metrics, including monthly headcount, recruitment, turnover or any HR analytics reports.
• Maintains accurate, confidential personnel files in compliance with organizational standards and legal requirements.

Talent Acquisition

• Partner with temporary staffing agencies to coordinate contingent hires.
• Collaborate with the internal Talent Acquisition team to support full or part-time, regular recruitment efforts.
• Assist supervisors and managers with developing job descriptions for new position postings.
• Handle onboarding for new hires, including scheduling, documentation and pre-boarding setup.
• Lead New Hire Orientation sessions and coordinate with cross-functional departments (IT, Facilities, Payroll, Hiring Managers) to ensure a seamless onboarding experience.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelors in Human Resources or Business Administration
• Minimum 2 years experience in a human resources generalist capacity.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities.
• Well-developed understanding of compensation theories and practices and ability to apply them.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and Google Suite.
• Proficiency with HRIS, ATS and database systems.
• Demonstrated outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-versed in legislative requirements and employment law.
• A personable individual who is able to build professional relationships across the organization, enabling a high degree of teamwork.
• Strong customer service orientation and leadership skills.
• Strong initiative required to be successful in this role.

How To Stand Out

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is considered an asset.
• Previous experience supporting a large, non-exempt (hourly) population.

Why Join Us?

At Sanmina, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $70,000 and $80,000 and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Sanmina employees also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Sanmina, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a "U.S. Person," defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C.

• 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.