Human Resources Generalist

2 months ago


San Jose, United States Westpak Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Human Resources Generalist / Recruiter

Westpak, Inc. – San Jose, CA

Westpak exists to make lives better. From the products we test that are used by global consumers, to the people and communities we invest in, our purpose is to improve the lives of those around us. For over 35 years, Westpak has been a trusted testing partner for a diverse industry. Sustaining a level of consistency requires a core ingredient, our great people. From the tenured employees who value the lasting bonds and share their wealth of knowledge, to our new employees who bring in new perspectives and opportunities; we continue to evolve our employee-owned company with stewardship and integrity while improving lives.

We seek to add an experienced team member to our human resources team. The Human Resources Generalist will be a key driver in various facets of HR, primarily responsible for Recruitment and Sourcing. This role drives growth initiatives for the upcoming years. While the primary responsibility will be recruiting and sourcing, this role is key in all facets of Human resources from onboarding, benefits, HRIS support and employee relations.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes ESOP shares, 401k match, Health Benefits, various Supplemental health packages, and pet insurance for your furry loved ones

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned as needed)

  • Manage and drive end to end Full cycle Recruiting and Sourcing. Drive candidate activity to include reviewing inbound candidate applications and evaluating qualifications to identify the strongest candidates based on defined criteria
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent and timely communication with candidates and hiring teams throughout the hiring process, identify staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with candidates, ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
  • Source and build candidate pipelines for all positions and roles. Coordinate and schedule phone screen and on-site interview, facilitate the overall interview process and provide world-class interview experience.
  • Assess candidate skills, experience and culture fit
  • Prepare and deliver job offers, explaining the salary packages and benefits.
  • Maintain applicant tracking system
  • Coordinate and plan on-campus and on-site local campus recruitment events. Serve as the primary contact for prospective interns, co-ops, and new graduates.
  • Successfully implement cost effective recruitment strategies to fill positions (i.e., employee referrals, internet postings, networking, job fairs)
  • Provide excellent candidate experience through communication, relationship building, and execution of the recruitment process.
  • Manage all scheduling for multiple open job requisitions, including travel planning when necessary

Generalist Duties

  • Acts as a resource for managers and employees to ensure their understanding and compliance with human resources policies and regulations.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures
  • Support employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including conducting new hire orientations and exit interviews
  • Assist with employee relations issues and provide guidance on disciplinary actions and performance management
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HRIS system
  • Participate in continuous improvement of human resource functions, processes and procedures.
  • Provide support, solutions, guidance and training to managers and employees on HR policies and practices.
  • Support a high-performance culture that increases employee engagement.
  • Provide support in the areas of employee benefits and leave of absence administration
  • Conduct Exit Interviews and provide analysis of trends and recommendations to increase retention rates.
  • Other HR-related duties or projects as assigned by the HR management
  • This position is anticipated to be a hybrid work schedule after training – in house 3 days a week.

Personal / Professional Attributes

  • Strong business acumen and functional linkage for effectiveness
  • Can-do mentality and readiness to go above and beyond to provide exceptional service to managers/employees.
  • High focus on customer service, and willing to go above and beyond to get the job done.
  • Drives leadership and accountability
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Ability to find innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • It is the responsibility of every Westpak employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers, and vendors.

Requirements for Eligibility

  • Bachelor's degree required; HR Certification is ideal.
  • 3-5 years of experience in full cycle recruiting with primary sourcing responsibilities preferred.
  • Experience in conducting qualifying phone screens, screening candidate resumes and assessing skills and qualifications
  • Experience with Greenhouse, Jobvite or other ATS, Google Suite
  • 1-3 years of prior HR generalist responsibilities
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Can-do mentality and readiness to go above and beyond to provide exceptional service to managers/employees.
  • Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize many tasks and complete them with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Ability to handle tasks with a sense of urgency and confidentiality.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with constant interruptions.
  • HR systems experience a plus (ADP, SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, ATS, Performance Management).
  • Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook).
  • Basic Understanding of CA Labor Law and Wage and hour
  • Ability to travel 10%

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. There are no exhaustive lists of all duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demand, and working conditions associated with this position.

Currently anticipated salary range- $ 80- 95k annual base with company-wide bonus incentive and Employee Stock Ownership Participation.



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