Human Resources Representative

Join Sanmina in Fremont, CA (onsite), where the HR team supports the full employee lifecycle. This Human Resources Representative role helps create a positive, compliant workplace while partnering closely with employees and managers across recruitment, performance support, training, compensation, benefits, and end-of-employment activities. You will also have opportunities to influence policy and program improvements, keep HR data accurate in the HRIS, and collaborate with talent acquisition and temporary staffing partners.

Responsibilities

• Maintain open communication across the business by listening to employee concerns and advising management on next steps to address them.
• Apply employee relations and employment practices to support an ethical, effective, and positive work environment.
• Lead and coordinate investigations into employee issues, working with internal partners to find practical solutions.
• Support early intake for employee relations concerns, including documentation and preliminary fact-finding in line with company policy.
• Provide confidential interpretation, consultation, and facilitation to employees and managers to support resolution.
• Ensure HR services are delivered appropriately to employees, including coverage for the HR Manager during periods of absence.
• Conduct internal equity assessments with management and support the compensation team with documentation and analysis for promotions to salaried exempt roles.
• Assist with benefits questions and employee support related to compensation and benefits topics.
• Support change efforts and continuous improvement for HR policies and programs.
• Help train employees and managers on company programs, policies, and processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS through timely data entry, routine audits, and record updates.
• Support compliance with SOX requirements and federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Generate ad hoc management reports and track workforce metrics such as monthly headcount, recruitment, turnover, and other HR analytics.
• Maintain accurate, confidential personnel files in accordance with organizational standards and legal requirements.
• Partner with temporary staffing agencies to coordinate contingent hires and collaborate with internal Talent Acquisition for full-time and part-time regular recruitment.
• Help supervisors and managers develop job descriptions for new position postings.
• Support onboarding for new hires, including scheduling, documentation, and pre-boarding setup, and lead New Hire Orientation sessions in coordination with cross-functional teams (IT, Facilities, Payroll, and Hiring Managers).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Human Resources or Business Administration.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a human resources generalist capacity.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong understanding of compensation theories and practices, with ability to apply them.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite.
• Proficiency with HRIS, ATS, and database systems.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of legislative requirements and employment law.
• Ability to build professional relationships across the organization and work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong customer service orientation and leadership skills.
• Strong initiative required to succeed in the role.

Technologies

• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Google Suite
• HRIS
• ATS
• Database systems

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation

Additional Notes

Salary: USD 70,000 to 80,000 per year.

Additional qualifications that can be an advantage: prior experience in a manufacturing environment; prior experience supporting a large, non-exempt (hourly) population.