Human Resources Business Partner

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.

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