Human Resources Generalist

Ichor•Tualatin, WA

32d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

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

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