Comet · 1 day ago
Senior HR Generalist
San Jose, CA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expComet is a leading Swiss technology company that has been innovative for over 75 years. The Senior HR Generalist will provide comprehensive HR support across Comet Technologies’ North America operations, managing the full employee lifecycle and leading HR projects to enhance and standardize HR practices organization-wide.
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Responsibilities
Provide expert HR guidance and support to employees and managers throughout the North America region, including San Jose (CA), Shelton (CT), Montreal (Quebec), and remote employees
Lead a wide range of HR functions, projects, and change-management initiatives related to onboarding/offboarding, employee record management, HRIS administration, performance evaluations, merit increases, promotions, employee relations, policy compliance, coaching, succession planning, retention, immigration, employee engagement & communications, compensation, benefits, open enrollment, and learning and development initiatives
Analyze HR data and generate reports on key metrics such as payroll, headcount, turnover, talent acquisition, and other business-critical indicators
Stay current on HR trends, best practices, regulatory updates, and emerging technologies to ensure compliance and innovation
Serve as the primary contact for job descriptions, benchmarking, job evaluations, and compensation inquiries
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of progressive experience in human resource management
Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess situations, interpret data, and recommend effective solutions, with proficiency in HRIS systems (administration and/or implementation), Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of US federal and state employment laws (ADA, Workers' Compensation, FLSA, FMLA, etc.) applicable across North America
Savvy with data and technical experience in HR systems, and Microsoft Office
Demonstrated success managing HR projects and transformation initiatives of varying scope to successful completion
Willingness to travel up to 20% within the US and Canada, with occasional international travel
Appropriate communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships at all organizational levels including senior leadership stakeholders
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines, while employing proactive, results-driven problem-solving capabilities
Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Preferred
Fluency in French is preferable
Up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of Quebec employment law is preferable
Five (5) year's relevant experience, including experience servicing and troubleshooting X-Ray technology, particularly HV-generators and tubes
Hands-on knowledge of X-Ray applications, particularly digital imaging
Benefits
Flexible working options and hybrid working
Profit sharing
Diverse educational and career opportunities
Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision care
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) plan
Generous paid-time-off package
Company
Comet
For more than 75 years, we have followed our curiosity. It is what drives us and has made Comet a trailblazing global Swiss technology company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2002-12-17IPO
Leadership Team
Stephan Eirik Haferl
Group CEO
Recent News
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