Human Resources Specialist 3 - (Temp to Hire)

HR Specialist 3 (Temp to Hire position)

Location: San Diego, CA
Pay Range: $27-34/hour | Full-Time (40 hours/week)

The HR Specialist 3 provides a full range of administrative support in functional areas of Human Resources, including: benefits administration, recruiting coordination, immigration administration, onboarding, and management of employee files.

With nearly 80,000 employees worldwide, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of advanced ceramics used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical, and semiconductor processing. Our materials power everything from smartphones to space shuttles!

SUMMARY
High school Diploma, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc.
4 years related experience and/or training.
AA degree in business or Accounting preferred.
Ability to speak and understand English using the telephone and email; effective public speaking skills in group settings.
Accurate data-entry skills which include 10 key and Excel.
Ability to work well with other people, both internally and externally.
Ability to manage highly confidential information.
Proficient with Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Word.
Experience with UKG highly preferred.
Ability to pass background check and drug screen.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supports the Human Resources Department on items related to new hires, terminations, compensation, benefits, retirement plan administration (both 401(k) and pension), and administration of the HRIS and other databases.
2. Administer processes for expatriate employees, including coordination of visa process, coordination of expatriation and repatriations, processing of financial allowances, and general day-to-day support of expatriate staff.
3. May create and/or audit spreadsheets related to recruitment efforts, terminations, new hire reports and compensation monthly. May assist with posting recruitment ads and internal job postings online.
4. Maintains clean, accurate personnel files and provide information for internal and external audits as requested in a timely manner. Files for the department.
5. Performs research on employee benefit questions with a variety of carriers.
6. May be exposed to HIPAA sensitive information as it relates to benefit administration, FMLA, and FSA reconciliation.
7. Participates in the coordination of the Service Award Program.
8. Assists with employee event planning and coordination.
9. Tracks and audits open enrollment data.
10. Communicates orally and via email with all employee groups, outside vendors and the applicable agencies using a telephone, group, email, face-to-face, and/or one-on-one settings.
11. Updates forms, letters, and company material (HTML and text) for the HR Department.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
There are no harmful environmental conditions that are present for this position.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time. This position may require exposure to information subject to US Export Control regulations, i.e.: the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of US regulations.

Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce, and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyocera International, Inc. Human Resources team directly.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.