We are seeking an HR professional who is passionate about working with front line teams and thrives in a fast-paced growth environment to support Ichor’s IMG business unit located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Candidates must have a strong knowledge base of full-cycle HR practices, California and Federal employment law, and the knowledge and the ability to deliver effective HR support in a manufacturing environment.
Position Overview
Full-cycle HR Generalist role in a multi-site manufacturing business. Total workforce is approximately 225 employees in frontline and management roles at 5 locations. Reports to the Sr. Manager HRBP.
Key Responsibilities
HR Partnership
- Provide HR support across all functions and worksites
- Consistent on-site presence to build strong partnerships, enhance business understanding and anticipate workforce needs
- Advise and support managers and supervisors on topics such as hiring, performance management, ER, employee engagement and retention
- Partner with management to build positive site culture and support retention through efforts that improve communication, connection, recognition and appreciation of employees
Compliance
- Ensure workplace practices comply with state and federal law and company policies
- Support frontline leaders in monitoring and enforcing employee time-keeping policies (recording time, breaks and lunches, OT limits, etc.)
- Advise and coach supervisors and managers on practices for ensuring and maintaining compliance
Employee Relations & Compliance
- Provide full-cycle ER management including intake, investigation, risk assessment, recommendation, documentation, and resolution
- Coach and support management in identifying and responding to ER concerns (i.e. supervision, documentation, performance discussions, etc.)
- Manage cases end-to-end
- Partner with third party administrator and in-house benefits manager
- Advise leaders on return-to-work to ensure successful employee transitions
- Identify leave trends to inform business planning
- Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring at the sites
- Provide support to site management in the hiring planning, screening and interviewing processes as needed
- Onboard employees with a strong focus on employee experience, consistency, and retention
Leave, Accommodation & Return-to-Work Coordination
Hiring & Onboarding
Employee Performance and Development
- Support leaders in performance management activities, including the annual goals and performance cycle, check-ins pay-for-performance, and on-going employee feedback and coaching
- Support leaders in identifying methods and resources to support employee training and development needs
Workforce Metrics & Continuous Improvement
- Track and analyze key workforce data such as turnover, attendance, overtime, and pay
- Engage with front-line leaders to share workforce insights and identify actions to enhance employee productivity and retention
Core HR Administration
- Maintain employee life cycle in Oracle HRIS and other systems
- Execute key HR processes with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
- Perform audits to ensure data integrity
- Provide support in user testing as system updates are implemented
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field
- 5 years of HR Generalist experience in a frontline operations environment, preferably in manufacturing
- Strong Command of Federal, State (California) and Municipal employment laws
- Demonstrated ability to perform legally compliant and best-practice informed HR duties across the full-cycle of HR activities
- Ability to effectively manage leaves and accommodations ensuring legal compliance
- Experience with administrating HR data (entry and reporting) in an Enterprise HRIS system
- Proficiency with the MS-Office suite of tools (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
- Full time on-site
- Ability to take occasional day trips to other IMG worksites (San Leandro, Livermore, Fremont, Santa Cruz)
Preferred
- HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) or progress toward certification
Behavioral Attributes
- Builds trust and credibility with employees at all levels; collaborate effectively with the business and HR team
- Calm and steady in a high-change environment
- High level of responsiveness and reliable follow-through; comfortable with strict deadlines
- Problem solver. Demonstrates sound judgment and discretion, particularly in sensitive situations
- Uses data to identify needs and support decision-making
The pay range for this full-time position is $78,900 exempt to $134,100 per year.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure, and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Ichor is committed to supporting your personal well-being and professional development. Our benefits are designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, provide peace of mind, and prepare for your future. We offer medical, dental, and vision plans across all locations, allowing team members to select the coverage that best meets their healthcare needs and budget. Our benefits also include a paid time-off program and paid holidays to support your time away from work. A summary of our Benefits will be provided during the interview process.
ITAR ONLY
The business site where this position is located is an ITAR-compliant operation. Due to ITAR regulations, Ichor Systems is only able to employ US Persons. A US person is a lawful permanent resident (immigrant with “green card” permanent authorization to work document) or who is a protected person (a citizen, a national, a refugee, or a person granted asylum). Non-citizens with other visas are not eligible for hire at this location.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field
- Five years of HR Generalist experience in a frontline operations environment, preferably manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of federal, California state, and municipal employment laws
- Experience performing legally compliant, full-cycle HR duties
- Ability to manage leaves and accommodations in compliance with applicable laws
- Experience administering HR data entry and reporting in an enterprise HRIS
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
- Ability to work full time onsite
- Ability to take occasional day trips to other IMG worksites
- HR certification such as PHR or SHRM-CP, or progress toward certification
- Must qualify as a US Person under ITAR regulations
Ichor Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Affordable Benefits — A premium‑free medical plan fully covered by the employer is available for eligible U.S. employees, with indications of premium‑free family coverage in some contexts. Coverage breadth includes medical, dental, vision, and tax‑advantaged HSA/FSA options.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) match of 50% on the first 8% with immediate vesting supports long‑term savings. Life and disability insurance further reinforce financial protection.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 15% discount enables broad participation in ownership. Plan availability is described as global, subject to standard plan terms.
Ichor Systems, Inc. Insights
What We Do
We are a leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of critical fluid delivery subsystems and components for semiconductor capital equipment. Our product offerings include gas and chemical delivery systems and subsystems, collectively known as fluid delivery systems and subsystems, which are key elements of the process tools used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices. Our gas delivery subsystems deliver, monitor, and control precise quantities of the specialized gases used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as etch and deposition. Our chemical delivery systems and subsystems precisely blend and dispense the reactive liquid chemistries used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as chemical-mechanical planarization, electroplating, and cleaning. We also provide precision-machined components, weldments, e‑beam and laser-welded components, precision vacuum and hydrogen brazing and surface treatment technologies, and other proprietary products. This vertically integrated portion of our business is primarily focused on metal and plastic parts that are used in gas and chemical systems, respectively. We are strategically located to provide the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams. Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California, and we have production facilities in California, Oregon, Texas, Nevada, Minnesota, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Mexico, and the UK, staffed by our 2000+ team members.









