Ichor Systems has an immediate opportunity for a Human Resources Business Partner, located in Fremont, CA. The HR Business Partner owns the full employee lifecycle for Ichor Precision Weldments (IPW) and supports a population of approximately 120 employees — including frontline manufacturing, professional supporting functions and site leadership. The role requires technical HR expertise and operational execution across all HR disciplines, a strong command of state (CA) and federal employment law, and the ability to effectively partner with, advices, and counsel employees at all levels of the organization.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Senior Director HRBP, the HR Business Partner serves as a trusted partner providing comprehensive HR support for our Fremont, CA manufacturing site. This role is primarily focused on supporting manufacturing leadership and frontline employees, helping to drive effective people strategies, employee engagement, and operational success.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Partnership & Organizational Effectiveness
Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to site leaders on organizational design, team effectiveness, workforce planning, and talent development.
Lead and facilitate change management initiatives and cultural transformation efforts, ensuring leaders and employees are equipped to navigate change successfully.
Partner with site leaders and functional leaders to assess organizational health, identify capability gaps, and co-create solutions that strengthen team performance and engagement and enable scale.
Conduct workforce planning analysis to align headcount and skills with site operating needs, partnering with the TA COE on hiring prioritization and pipeline strategies.
Employee Relations & Investigations
Manage the full range of employee relations matters, including performance management, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and separations, with appropriate documentation and consistency.
Conduct thorough, impartial workplace investigations and partner with legal counsel as appropriate to resolve complex or sensitive matters.
Coach managers to deliver timely, constructive feedback, and navigating difficult conversations to improve individual and team performance.
Foster a positive, inclusive work environment by promoting respectful workplace practices across both production floor and management populations.
Employment Law & Compliance
Ensure site-level compliance with all applicable federal, California state, and local employment laws, including FLSA, FEHA, CFRA, FMLA, Cal/OSHA, and local ordinances
Apply expert knowledge of California wage-and-hour law — including meal and rest period requirements, overtime classifications, expense reimbursement, and final pay rules to manufacturing operations where wage-and-hour risk is elevated.
Audit and maintain HR policies, practices, and documentation to ensure ongoing compliance; proactively identify and remediate compliance gaps.
Manage leave administration (FMLA/CFRA/PDL/SDI) and ADA/FEHA accommodations in accordance with California requirements. (do you want to add Worker’s Comp?)
Serve as the site subject matter expert on employment law developments, communicating updates and implications to site leadership in practical, actionable terms.
Talent Management & Development
Partner with the Talent Acquisition COE to support hiring for the site — defining role requirements, supporting selection processes, facilitating offer approvals, and ensuring an outstanding candidate and onboarding experience.
Collaborate with the Compensation COE on job evaluations, offer recommendations, merit cycle execution, and equity reviews; advise managers on total rewards considerations within established frameworks.
Drive site-level performance management, ensuring consistent calibration, meaningful development conversations, and timely goal-setting across the employee population.
Identify learning and development needs, curating or coordinating training solutions for leadership, compliance, and skills development.
HR Operations & Data Integrity
Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data, ensuring all personnel transactions are processed correctly in a timely matter.
Generate and interpret site HR metrics (attrition, headcount, time-to-fill, engagement) to identify trends and inform decision-making; present insights to site leadership.
Manage I-9 compliance and partner with immigration counsel on work authorization matters as needed.
Support annual HR programs including open enrollment, engagement surveys, compensation cycles, and compliance training deployment.
Position requirements:
8+ years of progressive HRBP or HR Management experience in manufacturing, preferably semiconductor or a comparable high-complexity industrial environment (i.e. Aerospace or automotive)
Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience as the sole or primary HR professional at a site, with ownership across multiple HR disciplines simultaneously.
Expert-level knowledge of California employment law and wage-and-hour regulations, with direct application in a manufacturing or operations environment.
Proven ability to coach and influence senior leaders on organizational effectiveness, change management, and workforce strategy.
Strong employee relations background, including independent investigations, performance management, and complex case resolution.
Experience supporting hourly/non-exempt manufacturing populations, including shift workers and production technicians, in addition to salaried and management employees.
High proficiency with HRIS systems and comfort with HR analytics and data-driven decision-making.
Experience in the semiconductor, high-tech manufacturing, or defense/aerospace sector.
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
Experience partnering with centralized COEs in a matrixed HR model.
This is a full-time onsite position because we believe that presence and in-person connection are critical in building trust and creating successful partnerships on the site.
Occasional travel to corporate HR, COE teams, or external training events (estimated less than 10%).
For candidates in CA
The pay range for this position is $117,900- $200,400 exempt, per year
Our pay 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 range for your 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 plan 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.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of progressive HRBP or HR Management experience in manufacturing (semiconductor, aerospace, or automotive preferred)
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
- Experience as the sole or primary HR professional at a site with ownership across multiple HR disciplines
- Expert-level knowledge of California employment law and wage-and-hour regulations (FLSA, FEHA, CFRA, FMLA, Cal/OSHA, local ordinances)
- Proven ability to coach and influence senior leaders on organizational effectiveness, change management, and workforce strategy
- Strong employee relations background, including independent investigations, performance management, and complex case resolution
- Experience supporting hourly/non-exempt manufacturing populations including shift workers and production technicians
- High proficiency with HRIS systems and comfort with HR analytics and data-driven decision-making
- Experience in semiconductor, high-tech manufacturing, or defense/aerospace sector
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification
- Experience partnering with centralized COEs in a matrixed HR model
- Ability to work full-time onsite at Fremont, CA
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.
