Human Resources Generalist

• Serve as a primary HR resource for employees and managers regarding policies, procedures, workplace concerns, benefits, attendance, performance, and other employment-related matters.
• Provide day-to-day employee relations support, including coaching managers, documenting issues, conducting preliminary investigations, and assisting with corrective actions.
• Support employee onboarding, orientation, transfers, promotions, terminations, and offboarding.
• Partner with managers on attendance, performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee development.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
• Support administration of leaves of absence, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL and other applicable California leave requirements.
• Assist employees with benefits questions, enrollment changes, workers' compensation matters, and other HR programs.
• Ensure compliance with California and federal employment laws and company policies.
• Support HR audits, reporting, recordkeeping, and policy updates.
• Assist with employee engagement, retention, recognition, training, and workplace initiatives.
• Maintain a visible HR presence on the manufacturing floor and build effective relationships with employees across shifts and departments.
• Partner with Recruiting and hiring managers to support new-hire transitions and workforce needs.
• Assist with investigations involving employee complaints, workplace conduct, attendance, safety, or policy violations.
• Support HR leadership with special projects and company-wide initiatives as needed.

• 3+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing, electronics, operations, or other fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of California employment laws and HR practices.
• Experience supporting employee relations, performance management, investigations, onboarding/offboarding, and leave administration.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with production employees, supervisors, managers, and senior leadership.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS/HR systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certification is a plus.

• HR experience within electronics manufacturing, EMS, aerospace, semiconductor, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting hourly manufacturing employees and multiple shifts.
• Familiarity with California wage-and-hour requirements, workplace investigations, leaves of absence, workers' compensation, and OSHA-related HR matters.
• Experience working in a growing organization where processes and procedures continue to evolve.

ITAR/EAR Compliance: Due to the nature of the work performed at Rocket EMS, this position may require access to export-controlled technical data or technology. The successful candidate must be eligible to access such information under applicable U.S. export-control laws or be eligible for any required government authorization.

Rocket EMS will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Candidates are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check unless and until a conditional offer of employment has been made. Any final offer of employment may be conditioned on completion of a background check, consistent with applicable law.
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