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Senior Human Resources Generalist

PDF Solutions · Santa Clara, CA · 2 wk ago
Human Resources$100k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Develops a supportive and engaged culture by overseeing onsite experiences, initiatives, ensuring new employees feel welcome and acts as the “face” of Human Resources for HR questions, policy interpretations, U.S. benefits navigation, and workplace concerns.
  • Coaches and advises managers on performance conversations, documentation, and consistent policy application.
  • Conducts workplace investigations; document findings and partners with HR leadership for resolution.
  • Maintains confidentiality and builds trust through clear, empathetic, and solutions oriented guidance.
  • Supports and creates ongoing communication to educate and connect our organization on HR programs and rollouts.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Approximately 7+ years of progressive HR experience in an advisory, generalist, or employee relations capacity.
  • Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment laws, HR compliance requirements, and multi-state environments, with specialization in California employment law.
  • Strong experience with U.S. benefits administration, including health & benefit plans, retirement plans, LOA programs, and annual open enrollment.
  • Experience supporting immigration processes (e.g., H-1B, TN, green card) required.
  • Demonstrated ability to advise employees and coach managers through sensitive situations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail in documentation to assist with payroll validation, and data integrity.
  • Experience utilizing HR systems (e.g., ADP or equivalent HRIS/HRM solutions).
  • High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism in handling confidential information.
  • Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage competing priorities with an excellent ability to execute and respond to employees' needs.

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