HR Generalist

Primary Objective:

The HR Generalist will help ensure smooth HR processes while supporting policy updates and maintaining accurate employee records.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Benefits Support: Assist with benefits administration by coordinating enrollment, answering employee questions, and supporting open enrollment activities (without direct ownership of program design or vendor management).
• Payroll Coordination: Provide payroll support by preparing data, verifying accuracy, and liaising with payroll provider and supervisors. Contribute to payroll accuracy and compliance by serving as a cross trained backup.
• HRIS Data Entry & Reporting: Maintain employee records in the HRIS system; input new hires, run basic reports; and support data integrity audits.
• Compliance & Policy Support: Assist with compliance activities, including maintaining required postings, supporting audits, and drafting minor policy updates under HR leadership guidance.
• Employee Lifecycle Support: Help with onboarding, offboarding, and employee documentation.
• Employee Inquiry Support: Respond to routine employee inquiries regarding policies, benefits, and payroll.
• HR Projects: Contribute to cyclical HR activities such as performance reviews, training initiatives, and compliance reporting.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:




• Associate's degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience:

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  • 3-5 years of HR experience, preferably in semiconductor, manufacturing, or industrial environments
  • Experience supporting payroll and benefits administration
  • Experience supporting hourly and shift-based workforces
  
  
  
  

• Skills:




• Knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements
• Familiarity with HRIS systems

• Schedule:
  
  
  
  • primarily Onsite, Monday through Friday, standard business hours with some requirements for evening or weekends as needed.
  
  
  
  
• U.S. Person Required: This position requires compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applicants must be U.S. Persons. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting: Ability to remain seated for extended periods while performing computer and desk work.
• Standing/Walking: Occasional movement within the office environment, including walking to meetings or other departments.
• Keyboarding/Computer Use: Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, data entry, and operating office equipment.
• Vision: Ability to read documents, spreadsheets, and computer screens for extended periods.
• Hearing/Speaking: Regular communication in person, by phone, and through video conferencing.
• Lifting/Carrying: Occasional lifting of office materials or equipment up to 20 pounds (e.g., files, laptops, office supplies).
• Reaching/Handling: Ability to reach for files, handle documents, and operate standard office equipment.
• Mobility: Ability to move within a standard office environment, including navigating hallways, meeting rooms, and workstations.
• Posture Flexibility: Occasional bending, stooping, or stretching to access files, supplies, or equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The job description may not represent all duties and may also require performing other duties as assigned. SkyWater reserves the right to modify position duties at any time during the course of employment.

The annual salary range for this role is $67,840-$101,760. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.

SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.

Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market.

SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com.

EOE, including disability/vets