Human Resources Business Partner

Murata America•San Jose, CA

8d•$81,578 - $135,215•Hybrid

About The Position

Murata Electronics is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Human Resources Business Partner to help drive organizational success through innovative people strategies, strong employee relationships, and impactful HR solutions. The role applies HR expertise and knowledge of California’s employment landscape within a global technology organization, working with leaders and employees to support business goals and workplace initiatives. The HR Business Partner provides guidance on workforce planning, organizational changes, performance management, employee relations, and legal compliance. The position also supports HR programs and processes, including job description and HRIS data integrity, metrics and reporting, goal setting, performance reviews, succession planning, onboarding, terminations, exit interviews, budgets, and policy communication. The role is hybrid in San Jose, California, with domestic and local travel of 30% and occasional evening international business calls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational psychology, business administration, or a related field.
At least 5 years of human resources experience.
Professional Human Resources certification such as PHR, PHRca, or SHRM-CP.
Knowledge of California employment laws and employee relations practices.
Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; ability to resolve disputes and maintain confidentiality.
Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft applications.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize work, and remain professional and effective under pressure and changing conditions.
Ability to learn new responsibilities and adjust to new situations within a reasonable amount of time.
Strong conflict-resolution skills and ability to maintain constructive relationships with people at all organizational levels and external contacts.
Experience facilitating employee training and development programs for employees at all levels, with strong presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

MBA or master’s degree in human resources.
Experience with SAP SuccessFactors and Ceridian/Dayforce.
Experience working with a Japanese-owned company.
Intermediate Japanese language proficiency.

Responsibilities

Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organizational changes, performance management, and employee relations.
Provide solutions-oriented HR guidance aligned with business objectives, corporate values, and leadership’s mission.
Partner with management on promotions, title changes, cost center adjustments, and managerial transitions.
Audit job descriptions and update information in the policy database and HRIS as needed.
Analyze HR metrics and trends, assist with reporting, and implement proactive solutions and improvements.
Administer goal-setting and performance-review programs to support effectiveness, compliance, and equity.
Assist with succession-planning initiatives to foster leadership development.
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Talent Development teams to support onboarding.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and monitor emerging trends affecting organizational risk.
Facilitate employee terminations, conduct exit interviews, and respond to inquiries about policies and procedures.
Prepare HR budgets and quarterly charts, and present HR policies to management.
Represent Murata at unemployment hearings and investigations.
Manage multiple HR projects and proactively gather employee feedback on improving HR efficiency.
Attend occasional evening international business calls.
Participate in local HR professional chapter activities.
Update the Asana project management dashboard.