Human Resource Generalist Jobs in Decatur, AL (NOW HIRING)

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Defense & Aerospace, Human Resources, Professionals

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine them.

We’re looking for a talented, motivated and enthusiastic person to join our HR team as a HR Representative and to partner with the business. This position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. This person will bring a background in HR best practices and a passion for innovation. They thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating, problem-solving, and identifying opportunities to implement creative solutions. They roll up their sleeves and dive into new projects and learning opportunities, and they have a strong customer service orientation. They’re experienced and well-versed in a wide range of HR activities supporting all aspects of the employment lifecycle, from recruitment and selection through to performance management, training, and development, to end of employment activities. This position will partner closely with business leaders to understand their needs, provide effective HR solutions, and ensure alignment between people practices and business objectives.

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.

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.

Provides stats and metrics to HR and to the business unit on a regular basis

Work with the business by conducting talent reviews on all employees, identify gaps, single point of failure positions, high pod’s, key employees

Work with the business on succession planning

Participates in pay equity initiatives and undertakes internal equity assessments.

Liaises with the benefits team and consultants on benefits issues and questions.

Researches and develops policies and programs that are in line with best practices and consistent with company values and philosophies.

Leads and participates in cross-functional project teams as required.

Identifies, supports, and champions opportunities for change and continuous improvement.

Designs and develops communication strategies and training for employees and managers with respect to company programs, policies, or processes.

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.

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.

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.

8 years’ + experience in a human resources generalist capacity.

Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and maintain organization in a very fast paced environment.

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.

Personable individual who is able to build professional relationships across the organization, enabling a high degree of integrity and teamwork

Experienced and comfortable in conflict resolution

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 and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a "U.S. Person," defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.