About this role
For 80 years, Murata Electronics has been a tireless innovator, committed to developing technologies that profoundly change the world around us. Our solutions are inside more state-of-the-art products than you may imagine. Additionally, we enable other global companies to turn their visions into reality – from mobile communications to computers and networking, medical devices to power solutions, smart home technologies to automotive electronics. Our past innovations drive today's technology – and our present innovations are shaping tomorrow's. Whatever the future holds, you can be sure that Murata will be a part of it.
Why Consider This Job Opportunity 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. Bring your understanding of California's dynamic employment landscape to a role where your judgment, employee relations expertise, and business perspective matter. This opportunity offers the chance to apply your HR expertise within a global technology organization while collaborating with leaders, influencing workplace initiatives, and helping employees reach their full potential.
Workplace Policy Hybrid from San Jose, California.
- What To Expect (Essential Job Responsibilities) Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organizational changes, performance management, and employee relations.
- Provide thoughtful, solutions-oriented HR guidance that aligns with business objectives as well as corporate values and mission set by leadership.
- Partner with management on organizational changes such as promotions, title changes, cost center adjustments, and managerial transitions.
- Audit job descriptions to maintain data integrity in the policy database and HRIS, making updates as needed.
- Analyze HR metrics and trends to identify areas for improvement as well as assisting with reporting to implement proactive solutions.
- Administer goal setting and performance review programs to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within the organization.
- Assist with succession planning initiatives to foster leadership development within the company.
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Talent Development teams to support effective onboarding of new hires.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws while staying informed about emerging trends affecting the organization’s risk profile.
- Facilitate employee terminations, conduct exit interviews, respond to inquiries about policies and procedures, prepare HR budgets and quarterly charts, as well as present HR policies to management.
- Represent Murata at unemployment hearings and investigations.
- Miscellaneous Job Responsibilities Manage multiple HR projects simultaneously and proactively connect with employees for feedback on HR efficiency improvements.
- Attend evening international business calls occasionally.
- Membership and participation in local HR professional chapter activities.
- Asana project management dashboard updates.
- What Is Required (Qualifications) Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational psychology, business administration, or a related field.
- 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 organization, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve disputes and observe confidentiality.
- Proficiency working with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Applications.
- Ability to meet deadlines, accomplish work in order of priority, maintain professional composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.
- Ability to learn new responsibilities, adjusting to new situations within a reasonable amount of time.
- Strong conflict-resolution skills while maintaining constructive working relationships with people at all levels of the organization as well as external contacts.
- Experience facilitating employee training and development programs for all levels of employees with strong presentation skills.
- How To Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications) MBA or Master’s Degree in Human Resources.
- SAP SuccessFactors and Ceridian/Dayforce experience.
- Experience working with a Japanese owned company.
- Intermediate Japanese language proficiency.
- Other Domestic and local travel 30% Minimum Salary: $81,578 Maximum Salary: $135,215 Perks Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous Paid Time Off including paid holidays and floating holidays.
- 401(k) employer match on retirement planning.
- Hybrid working schedule for eligible positions.
- Tuition reimbursement on approved programs.
- Flexible and health spending accounts.
- Talent Development program.
Imagine the possibilities as a member of Murata's innovative global team. Be an innovator - Join Murata! Murata offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disabilities/Veteran s