HR Generalist

About Quantum Design

For more than 40 years Quantum Design (QD) has been providing technology solutions to researchers in the fields of physics, chemistry, biotechnology, materials science, and nanotechnology. Established in 1982, Quantum Design is the leading commercial source for automated materials characterization systems offering a variety of measurement capabilities. QD instruments are found in the world's leading research institutions and have become the reference standard for a variety of magnetic and physical property measurements.

Job Description

The Opportunity

As HR Generalist, you will play a key role in shaping the day-to-day employee experience while supporting a healthy, compliant, and high performing workplace within the People & Culture department. You will own a broad range of human resources responsibilities across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee relations, compliance, performance management, and policy administration. As a trusted resource to both employees and leaders, the HR Generalist partners cross-functionally to provide guidance, resolve workplace issues, and contribute to initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness, culture, and employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to HR policies, procedures, and programs, ensuring timely and accurate guidance.
• Administrate performance management processes, including coordinating evaluations, advising managers and assisting with disciplinary actions.
• Implement and facilitate new hire orientation and support ongoing training and development initiatives to enhance employee capabilities and engagement needs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Assist in developing, implementation, and communication of HR policies, and best practices.
• Administer Workers’ Compensation cases, including coordinating with employees, managers, third-party administrators, and recommend solutions.
• Coordinate and deliver training programs that support professional development and organizational goals.
• Support payroll processing and timekeeping systems as needed to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives to improve processes, systems and overall employee experience.
• Prepare and analyze HR reports, ensuring data accuracy and supporting organizational reporting needs.
• Conduct and support internal, external, regulatory audits, to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and control standards, while identifying and mitigating compliance risks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Five years of Human Resources experience as a generalist or similar role
• Experience using Workday
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices, including California labor laws
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional HR certification such as (SHRM-CP, PHR)
  
  

Key Competencies

• Demonstrates strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Maintain high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Adapts effectively to changing priorities and organizational needs
• Upholds Strong ethical standards and integrity
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  
  

Additional Information

• This position’s work mode is 100% onsite. The employee will report to our facility in San Diego, CA five days a week.
• Salary Range: $88,000 - $127,000 annual salary
  
  

Quantum Design is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions, policies and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws. Quantum Design will not tolerate or engage in unlawful discrimination including any form of unlawful harassment, on account of a person's sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap, disability, or membership in any protected group.