Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

We are seeking an HR professional who is passionate about working with front line teams and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have a strong knowledge base of HR practices and employment law, as well as experience in a business-facing HR role. This is an onsite position because we believe that presence and connection are key to creating successful partnerships in our worksite.

This is an on-site position at our Tualatin location.

Position Overview

This position provides full-spectrum HR partnership and support for our Tualatin manufacturing site, with primary focus on supporting manufacturing management and frontline employees

Key Responsibilities

HR Partnership

• Serve as the primary HR partner for manufacturing management and frontline employees
• Provide HR support as needed for corporate functions employees
• Maintain a strong floor presence to build trust, understand the business, and anticipate workforce needs
• Coach managers and supervisors on topics such as ER, performance management and employee engagement
• Partner with manufacturing management on workforce planning, and skill alignment as business needs evolve
• Partner with management to build positive site culture and support retention through efforts that improve communication, connection, recognition and appreciation of employees

Employee Relations \& Compliance

• First point of contact for manufacturing ER matters
• Full-cycle ER management including intake, investigation, risk assessment, recommendation, documentation, and resolution
• Coach management in ER matters

Leave, Accommodation \& Return-to-Work Coordination

• Manage cases end-to-end for all Tualatin employees
• Partners with third party administrator and in-house benefits manager
• Advise leaders on operational impact and return-to-work planning
• Identify trends to support business planning

Change Management \& Organizational Support

• Help leaders implement organizational changes through effective communication, process execution, and leader support
• Assist in developing and delivering manager guidance, employee communications, and transition resources
• Assess and identify training needs to strengthen frontline leadership capability, mature the organization, improve manufacturing performance and support employee retention

Workforce Planning and Hiring Support

• Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring for the site
• Partner with manufacturing management, Talent Acquisition and HR leadership to support workforce planning for future-state skill needs
• Coordinate and administer activities related to workforce realignment

Talent \& Performance Support

• Support performance management cycle and development planning processes
• Assist in identifying critical skills, high-potential employees, and career path opportunities within the site

Workforce Metrics \& Continuous Improvement

• Track and analyze key workforce trends such as turnover, attendance, overtime, and redeployment outcomes
• Translate data into actionable insights for front-line leaders

Core HR Administration

• Onboard and off-board site employees with a strong focus on employee experience, consistency, and risk mitigation
• Maintain employee life cycle in Oracle HRIS and other systems
• Execute key HR processes with accuracy and responsiveness
• Ensure audit-ready records and data integrity
• Provide support in user testing as system updates are implemented

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field
• 3–6 years of HR Generalist experience in a frontline operations environment, preferably in manufacturing
• Working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance practices
• Proven experience in effectively managing employee relations and leaves of absence
• Experience with change management initiatives and strategic workforce planning
• Full time on-site

Preferred

• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) or progress toward certification

Behavioral Attributes

• Builds trust and credibility with employees at all levels
• Calm and steady in a changing environment
• High level of responsiveness and reliable follow-through
• Problem solver. Demonstrates sound judgment and discretion, particularly in sensitive situations
• Uses data to identify needs and support decision-making
• Detail and timeline oriented

About Us

Ichor is an experienced leader in the critical subsystems and turnkey process equipment marketplace. Our capabilities enable the design and creation of a complete outsourced solution ranging from product concept to turnkey manufacturing to legacy service.

Ichor offers world-class process engineering, value added manufacturing, materials management and testing capabilities. Our 1500\+ employees are strategically located to provide our customers with the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams.

Our continued expansion of capabilities in South East Asia better aligns our production facilities with our customers' supply chain strategies. This further enables our expansion into new products and markets.

Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California with manufacturing locations in Oregon, Texas, Singapore, Malaysia and the UK. Our sales and engineering office is strategically located in Silicon Valley, California.

About The Team

Ichor is the experienced leader in the critical subsystems and turnkey process equipment marketplace. Our capabilities enable the design and creation of a complete outsourced solution ranging from product concept to manufacturing to legacy service. Ichor offers world-class process engineering, manufacturing, materials management, and testing capabilities. Our 1,400\+ employees worldwide are strategically located to provide our customers with the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams. We have a friendly, business-oriented environment and offer a comprehensive benefits plan that includes, medical, dental, vision, health savings account, paid time off, life insurance, short term disability and 401K with generous employer match.

Ichor Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Ichor Systems will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.