Human Resources Manager

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-agrowing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Job Purpose

We’re looking for a talented, motivated and enthusiastic person to join our HR team as an HR Manager and to partner with the business. This position is based in San Jose, CA and will manage multiple plants/locations.

Nature of Duties / Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Works with hiring managers to design and develop recruitment strategy.
• Builds a talent pipeline and networks with appropriate external contacts (partners, universities, colleges, etc.) to market employment opportunities.
• Recruits new employees by searching out and identifying potential candidates, adapting processes using creativity and personal networks when appropriate; conducts employment interviews to determine employability; advice on employment decisions; determines compensation packages in conjunction with management, considering all relevant factors; makes employment offers.

Employee Relations

• Listens and fosters open communication throughout the business.
• Understands employee opinions, monitors the effect of business decisions on people and advises senior 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.

Management Support

• Maintains close contact with the HR team to work in synchronization with the other business units.
• Provides interpretation, consultation, and facilitation to both employees and managers in highly confidential or complex employment issues to promote resolution.
• Ensures that HR services are provided as appropriate to internal client needs, identifies new opportunities where HR can add value, and maintains leading-edge knowledge of HR issues.
• Ensures planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees; scheduling management conferences with employees; hearing and resolving employee grievances; counseling employees and supervisors.
• Work with the business by conducting talent reviews on all employees, identify gaps, single point of failure positions
• Work with the business on succession planning

Compensation & Benefits

• Participates in pay equity initiatives and undertakes internal equity assessments.
• Liaises with benefit providers and consultants on benefits issues and questions.

Legislative & Internal Compliance

• Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements; conducting investigations; maintaining records; representing the organization at hearings. Works with internal teams to ensure compliance
• Drives internal compliance, and promotion and adoption of best practices within the HR team.
• Understands the internal framework and applies SOX compliance principles to HR activities.

External Partnerships

• Builds relationships with, and co-ordinates the work of, external service providers & partners.
• Works with external partners, including agencies and academic institutions, to build talent pipelines and address resource requirements.
• Liaises between management and agency partners to determine temporary labor requirements on an ongoing basis.
• Works with relevant internal and external partners on invoicing and reporting requirements.

Data Management

• Leverages appropriate internal systems for maintaining, auditing, and updating employee information in accordance with established procedures.
• Tracks and reports on relevant information to identify trends and opportunities.

Education and Experience

• 5-8 years’ experience in a human resources generalist capacity.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities.
• Hiring, Human Resources Management, Benefits Administration, Performance Management, Communication Processes, Compensation, and Wage Structure, Supports Diversity, Classifying Employees, Employment Law
• 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.
• 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.
• Generally requires a College/University degree in Human Resources or Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is considered an asset.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity