SENIOR HR GENERALIST

Yokogawa Electric Corporation; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokogawa Electric Corporation is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to foster an inclusive culture at their Sugar Land headquarters. The role involves supporting employee relations, managing recruitment, and ensuring HR compliance. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and a solid foundation in HR practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or multi-functional HR role.
• Solid understanding of HR fundamentals including employee relations and recruitment.
• Experience with HRIS platforms and strong attention to data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related inquiries.
• Administer employee lifecycle processes including onboarding and offboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers in full-cycle recruitment efforts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Business related field

Tools

HRIS platforms (Workday preferred)

Job description

Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About the Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

YCA is looking for a Senior HR Generalist! Develop the future of Yokogawa through our people by enabling a safe, inclusive culture. If you enjoy continuous learning and are excited about working with and creating leading edge technology solutions for essential critical industries, explore career opportunities with Yokogawa. We are currently searching for a Senior HR Generalist, based in our Sugar Land, TX regional headquarters. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Duties/Responsibilities:

Generalist Support

Serve as a point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related inquiries, ensuring timely resolution and excellent service.

Maintain and update HRIS data and personnel files to ensure data integrity and compliance.

Administer employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, offboarding, job changes, leaves of absence, etc.).

Recruitment & Onboarding

Partner with assigned hiring managers to support full-cycle recruitment efforts, including job postings, screening, interviews, and offers.

Coordinate and deliver seamless onboarding experiences that set new hires up for success.

Employee Relations & Performance

Provide partnership for routine employee relations support, escalating complex cases when needed.

Partner with managers to guide performance and development conversations, supporting goal-setting and review cycles.

Help support a positive work environment through ongoing employee engagement efforts.

Benefits & Compliance

Assist with benefits administration and annual open enrollment processes.

Support compliance with employment laws, internal policies, and required documentation.

Maintain awareness of evolving employment practices and recommend improvements.

Learning & Development

Assist in the planning and logistics for training sessions and development programs.

Track participation and feedback to measure effectiveness of L&D initiatives.

HR Operations & Projects

Contribute to continuous improvement of HR policies, processes, and systems.

Support ad hoc projects including DEI initiatives, engagement surveys, and policy rollouts.

Qualifications

BS in Business related field preferred. Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

3+ years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or multi-functional HR role.

Solid understanding of HR fundamentals including employee relations, recruitment, benefits, and compliance.

Experience with HRIS platforms (Workday preferred) and a strong attention to data accuracy.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and follow-through.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting a client group or partnering with managers.

Exposure to learning and development or performance management processes.

Basic knowledge of employment law and compliance requirements in the United States .

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States, however, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Applicants for employment for this position must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Yokogawa

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

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