Location: Alhambra, CA
Job Summary:
The Senior HR Business Partner works strategically with all levels in the organization and successfully partners with our managers and leadership team to help implement the people strategy needed for business success. As the key point of contact for our Southern California locations, as well as all fully remote employees in the US, this role ensures we deliver day-to-day HR Activities, as well as customer-centric HR consultation and business partnering for employees and leaders. The Senior HR Business Partner is hands-on and responsible for all facets of an employee’s lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with business leaders, up to business unit GM, to understand business objectives and develop and/or implement HR strategies that support these goals
- Drive, recommend, and at times manage creative strategies to address retention, employee engagement and leadership development
- Collaborate closely with HR Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent Development & HR Technology) to design and implement integrated people solutions tailored to regional needs
- Own the employee lifecycle, including new employee onboarding, induction, ongoing performance management, and exit processes
- Manage the HR side of internal and external audits from Quality Management programs such as ISO 9001
- Support and participate in ongoing global HR projects, processes, and programs
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree (MA/MBA is a plus) and 8+ years of progressive human resources experience in a manufacturing environment (hi-tech sector preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent knowledge of state and federal labor laws
- HR Certification is a plus
- Preferred experience working for a multinational/global organization
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work well independently and proactively
- Must be able to work flexible hours as needed to support a multi-shift manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across multiple levels and disciplines in the organization
- Strong focus on execution and high-quality output with strong attention to detail
The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.
All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.
A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $103,000 - $147,000. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5+ years of progressive human resources experience in a manufacturing environment
- Hi‑tech sector experience (preferred)
- Excellent knowledge of state and federal labor laws
- HR certification
- Preferred experience working for a multinational/global organization
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and proactively
- Ability to work flexible hours to support a multi‑shift manufacturing environment
- Ability to build strong relationships across multiple levels and disciplines
- Strong focus on execution, high‑quality output, and attention to detail
Semtech Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Up to 20 weeks of paid maternity/parental leave is highlighted in multiple regions. Enhanced leave is positioned as a core part of the package.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are standard elements of the offering. Core health coverage features prominently alongside other benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation and time‑off programs are explicitly included. Time off is emphasized together with flexible/hybrid work policies where possible.
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