Human Resources Assistant

Summary

Manufacturer of thermal processing equipment principally used in the solar cell industry. They are committed to customer service excellence in the worldwide capital equipment market. We are looking for a full-time HR Assistant who will be assisting with the day to day operations of the HR functions and duties. This position is temporary until January 30, 2021. This individual will utilize written and verbal communication skills to correspond with company employees and/or outside vendors.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Providing clerical and administrative support to Human Resources department

• Answering and filtering all email correspondences

• Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities 

• Handle employee request regarding human resources issues, policies, and regulations

• Properly handle complaints and grievance procedures

• Ability to maintain professionalism in both speaking and writing

Required background: 

• High School degree

• Experience as an HR Assistant or relevant human resources/administrative position

• Fast computer typing skills 

• Familiar with MS Office 

• Basic knowledge of labor laws• Excellent organizational skills

• Strong communication skills

 • Must be detail-orientedDesirable 

**Qualifications: **

• Able to learn quickly

• Proficient writer

• Experience with ADP Workforce

Are you an analytical recent grad looking for a new opportunity with a leading company? Maybe you're an entry-level supply chain analyst looking for a company that offers great benefits and amazing growth.

We are seeking a Supply Chain Analyst in Austin, TX OR Fremont CA.

RELOCATION IS OFFERED! This is an entry-level position, recent grads with completed supply chain analyst/ procurement internships are encouraged to apply!

What you will be doing:

• Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies that deliver against business objectives
• Responsible for sourcing activities across distinct indirect commodities including:
• Analyze current spending, and purchasing trends and evaluate current suppliers
• Identify new high-potential suppliers to develop sourcing alternatives
• Owner of RFI's, RFP and RFQ's - ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documented
• Evaluate supplier business proposals and present recommendations that will result in cost savings, avoidance, or containment
• Drive price negotiations processes to ensure that Tesla’s commodity pricing is best in class
• Identify supplier consolidation opportunities that will generate savings
• Drive continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through ad hoc price negotiations
• Evaluate and provide guidance on the final selection of suppliers
• Develop key performance measures for chosen suppliers and negotiate on multiple variables to award longer-term strategic contracts that result in significant cost reduction and improved service levels

What you will need:

Educational Background- Bachelors required

• Business (Management, Finance, Supply Chain)
• Engineering (any discipline)
• Math/Statistics
• Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences

Work Experience (if applicable)

• Primary: Procurement – experience with strategic sourcing, indirect procurement, category management, supply chain management,
• Categories: professional services, financial services, audits, consulting, IT services, benefits, HR services
• Secondary: Consulting analyst/associate
• Projects in the supply chain, procurement, strategic sourcing, cost savings
• Other: Project Manager – e.g. in Tech,

Hard/Soft Skills

• Procurement experience – knows how to conduct RFPs, negotiations, sourcing strategies, market analyses
• Excel – ideally knows basic shortcuts, alt keys, pivot tables, index/match or lookups
• Effective time management
• Leadership
• Good Communication
• Ability to support claims with evidence through data

Balance Staffing is seeking a File Clerk to assist our client in Fremont, CA. This is a temp to perm position for the right fit. Candidate must be able to secure and handle of sensitive & confidential information. Also ensure data accuracy and data integrity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain and organize file rooms in a neat and current state
• Maintain various file records/logs
• Preparing obsolete files for disposal as needed
• Transferring files and binders to its appropriate locations
• Maintain all file folders including but not limited to job files, quotes file, personnel files, bank, 401k, and AR & AP Agreement files
• Prepare file folders for year end storage
• Prepare new file folders for new year
• Sort and file Packing Slips, Customer Jobs, HR, bank, 401k documents, AP, AR, as well as other designated documents/forms
• Ensure highest possible product quality and adherence to ISO and/or other standards.
• Work additional hours as needed on a project-by-project basis
• Other job duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High School graduate, or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 1-2 year experience in general office/administrative work
•  Speak, read, and write English to be easily understood from all level personnel. 
• Ability to read, interpret, and enforce documents such as employee handbook, codes of conducts, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. 
• Requires excellent hand/eye coordination, manual dexterity, good vision and attendance.
• Intermediate computer skills to include, but is not limited to Windows, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet browsing, and 10-key by touch.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail Oriented and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently.

​Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Balance Staffing is seeking a career-minded Stock Plan Administrator for a Client who is a leading independent designer, manufacturer and supplier of electronic subsystems to OEMs engaged in the computer, industrial, networking, telecommunications, aerospace and defense markets. 

Client’s global presence in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America enables it to provide its customers with proven expertise. Great benefits and bonus incentives plans.

Summary:

Administers employee equity grant and purchase plan. Processes transactions with outsourced vendors and brokers for employee exercise of stock option and other equity grants. Answers employee questions and resolves problems regarding equity plans and grants. Maintains employee equity database, updating information and running required and requested summary and detail reports. Prepares and distributes grant documentation and agreements for new-hire and ongoing grants. Works on special projects related to equity granting and reporting.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the daily administration of our global equity incentive plans and act as the primary point person for equity related tasks, projects, employee queries, and management of our equity systems.

• Perform accurate processing of employee stock option grants, exercises, employee terminations, and participant account updates.

• Manage/perform the accurate processing of the company’s worldwide employee stock purchase plan

• Support global mobility tracking and RSU/RSA release processing.

• Compile reports to provide accurate equity reporting to our important collaborators including payroll, accounting, tax and mobility teams.

• Maintain integrity of data in our online equity platform. Perform periodic review and reconciliations of equity transactions and participant data.

• Develop partnerships with accounting, legal, and HR teams on relevant equity issues and disclosures.

• Develop employee communication and educational programs, including presentations, responding to employee inquiries, creating training/educational materials, and managing an internal stock administration queue.

• Provide excellent customer service to employees, management and collaborators.

• Support strategies and participate in compensation projects e.g establishing global Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and semi-annual enrollment and purchases.

• SOX 404 compliance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of stock administration experience

• Certified Equity Professional credential, required

• US payroll knowledge

• Broad experience with a range of equity compensation instruments and plans, including stock options, RSUs, RSAs, PSUs and ESPPs

• Experience working in stock administration for public company

• Experience with Equity Edge Online

• Superior analytical capabilities, organizational skills, and attention to detail

• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance matters as they relate to equity

• Unrelenting focus on the customer

• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications*:*

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, adhere to tight deadlines and collaborate with cross functional teams

• Ability to work independently and drive systems and processes

• Equity accounting & tax knowledge

• Experience with proxy data, Section 16 filings and 10b5-1 plans

• Expert use of Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUPs)

The recruiter position is responsible for updating job descriptions, posting jobs, sourcing qualified candidates, resume submittals to hiring managers, candidate and requisition tracking, phone screens, scheduling interviews, and processing new hires. This candidate must possess interviewing skills, knowledge of manufacturing, and knowledge of federal and state laws regarding employment practices. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Recruit to all open positions.
• Manage candidate and requisition tracking. 
• Follow up with clerical aspects of employment, assisting hiring managers with the requisition system, preparing job descriptions as necessary.
• Update Job Boards & HR Boards.
• Source qualified candidates through company vendors (i.e. Monster, LinkedIn, Craigslist, etc.)
• Work with hiring managers and interview teams to ensure job requirements and expectations are clearly understood and candidates are assessed against appropriate criteria.
• Ability to recruit to all positions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and team based project experience.
• Clear understanding of full recruitment life-cycle, including processing new hire paperwork and on-boarding of new hires.
• Must have experience on mapping and sourcing resumes from all sources.
• Proficient computer skills including the Microsoft Office and in depth knowledge of datamining and internet research.

Educational/Certification Requirement:

Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred; applicable experience in lieu of education requirements will be considered.

Experience Requirement:

2-3 years of Staffing and Recruiting experience.

Balance Staffing is hiring! Now accepting internal and external applications!

Balance has roots in California and has grown across the United States since our inception, 1997. As a family values-based staffing agency, our main focus is on adding a bit more 'balance' to the recruitment and staffing industry overall. This means our salaried employees have unlimited PTO, and you don't have to explain yourself if you want to take extra time off during the year for school holidays.

As a Recruiter for Balance, you will fill local positions for a grassroots agency. You won't be afraid to recruit at farmer's markets or flea markets. When your candidates call to get advice on the job market, you'll share market knowledge with ease and manage expectations with tact.

A Recruiter at Balance will:

• Focus on production positions for local businesses, including wineries, dairy farms, food processing plants, cherry orchards, walnut orchards, and the like
• Regularly network in the area to draw interest in open positions
• Make 30-50 outbound calls to candidates a day
• Place 3+ candidates a week in new jobs
• Work in office 2-3 times a week
• Offer information and guidance to jobseekers
• Have fun.

Desired experience includes:

• 1-3 years' experience as a Recruiter, Staffing Coordinator, HR Coordinator, or similar capacity filling open positions in a fast-paced environment
• A strong background in values-based recruiting including with integrity, innovation, an emphasis on relationships, and passion
• An ability to speak Spanish (preferred)
• Passion for hitting and exceeding targets

As a Recruiter, we will provide you with base plus UNCAPPED commission. You will fill direct hire and temp to hire positions. You'll work with our dedicated Branch Manager, Dolores.

To apply, attach your resume to an application through this Ad, OR, email your resume to Melanie Villa at melanie.villa@balancestaffing.com. For more information, call/text (775) 464-1498

NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 2

SHIFT: GRAVE - 11:00 PM

PAY RATE: $22.00/HR 

Balance Staffing is seeking to hire several Lamination Operators in Milpitas, CA for Day, Swing and Grave openings.  The client manufactures printed flex circuit boards for the Medical, Defense, Aerospace, Semiconductors, and Communication industries. The responsibility of the Lamination Technician shall be to consistently perform the production activities of the Lamination department.

We are looking for motivated, energetic, and detail-oriented individuals to join our growing team.

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy working in a team environment?

This is the opportunity for you!

The ideal candidate for this position will have good attendance, a strong work ethic, and be able to work independently. While the role is somewhat entry-level, the resource must be comfortable with physical/manual labor. You must be a solid team player with a good attitude and general flexibility to adapt to a changing environment.

Job Responsibilities:

·         Follow production priorities as established by the Production Control Managers and Lamination Supervisor. 

·         Understand and follow lamination processes and procedures. 

·         Follow the Dry Film/ Lam cleaning process and product specifications.   

·         Document the baking cycles in the Baking Log. 

·         Acquire knowledge in the Lam Card procedure. 

·         Maintain skill level in both temperature and humidity control procedures. 

·         Provide relief support on equipment and processes

·         Communicate to the Lamination Supervisor any changes in production status.

Requirements:

·         High School Diploma or Equivalent

·         6 months of industry experience is a plus

·         Wear required PPE (timer, back brace, heat resistant gloves, hairnet, and smock)

·         Ability to communicate, read and write in English

Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Balance Staffing is seeking a seasoned HR Generalist to support a client in Union City, CA. 

This role is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level, working closely with HR Manager to accomplish goals. There is involvement in the broad range of functional HR areas including recruitment, on-boarding, benefits, training, and employee relations. This position provides a wide variety of both complex and routine administrative services.

JOB Duties:

• Coordination of recruitment & staffing, hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.

• Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals.

• Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities.

• Prepare or maintain employment records related to events such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.

• Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws standards, or regulations.

• Assist HR Manager with employee relations issues, work complaints, or other employee concerns.

• Keeps records of benefits plans participation such as insurance and 401k, personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.

• Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.

• Solid working knowledge of ADA, FMLA, CFRA, PDL, SDI and Workers’ Compensation, FMLA/CFRA leave tracking and EEOC compliance

• Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs in conjunction with HR Manager

• Performs ADP payroll processing as a backup, and updates employee information on HRIS System

• Maintains workplace safety and is part of Safety Committee.

• Up-to-date on all federal and state HR related law/regulations & compliance

• Coordination of all company-wide events

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• Must be bilingual Spanish, Read, and Write

• Must have five plus years of previous experience in a similar position

• Strong Generalist with experience with recruiting & onboarding

• Experience in payroll processing (preferred)

• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential

• PHR Certification is a plus

• Must successfully complete all applicable pre-employment screenings. i.e. background check, drug screening, physical and/or employment verification as required, etc.

We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn and gain manufacturing industry experience. Training is provided and we offer weekly pay!

Benefits: Medical, Vision & Dental

*Starting pay: $16/hr plus shift differential (13% or 15% for night shift only depending on work schedule)*

Details:

• Loading and unloading cassettes of wafers (Computer chips) that are 5 - 10 lbs.
• Monitors the manufacturing process
• Conduct quality inspection
• You will be wearing a bunny suit in a clean-room environment, to protect the product.
• Loading the tools with product, and scanning product with scanner
• Lots of data entry on the computer to see where product needs to go next.Read and use computers for directed information
• *12 hour shifts with 1.5 hours break.*

Job Requirements: 

• Basic computer skills

• Must be able to wear a clean-room suit throughout 12 hr shift 

• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts

 • Must be able to stand for long periods of time

• Able to follow verbal and written instructions

• Must be able to report to work on time everyday

• We will be conducting a background check and drug screen

• Fluent in English language

• HS Diploma or GED

Shifts Available:

*A Shift (Day):* Sun, Mon, Tues, every other Wednesday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

*B Shift (Night*):Sun, Mon, Tues, every other Saturday from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am

*C Shift (Day):* Thurs, Fri, Sat, every other Wednesday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

*D Shift (Night):* Wed, Thurs, Fri, every other Saturday from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am

Position: Machine Operator 

• Operating food grading product machines.  

• Standing for a 12 hour shift

• GMP

• Able to train and learn multiple job functions

Pay Range: $16

Hours: 6pm- 6:25am 

Schedule: 12 hr shift 4 on 4 off 3 on 3 off schedule 2 weekends a month