Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), and industrial gases industries. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, carbon capture, geothermal power and well stimulation. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with $1.5 B USD in annual revenue, 8000 employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

We are hiring for an experienced Human Generalist to support our Nikkiso Cosmodyne and NESP (Nikkiso Energy Infrastructure & Strategic Projects) Business Units. The Generalist is a key member of each Functional Unit’s team and responsible for helping to align HR practices with business objectives for over 300 employees based in the US, India and South Africa.

At Nikkiso, our HR Team is dedicated to cultivating a world-class employee experience. It is our mission to provide our global workforce with strategic support and exceptional services to ensure we attract, develop, engage and retain bright and passionate people. The successful candidate for this role will exemplify our HR core values; collaboration, integrity, agility and transparency.

The Human Resources Generalist will work with all Service Centers to drive and assist with HR programs and processes. They will handle human resources matters from talent acquisition to offboarding.

• Work with the Talent Acquisition team to recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Track status of background investigations, escalate any issues to the HRBP, and send new hire paperwork to applicants.
• Conduct new hire orientation , review and disposition onboarding paperwork, and track and ensure all requisite training is completed.
• Help implement, track, and drive the completion of a wide variety of training, quality, and other programs.
• Assist with the performance review process and employee recognition programs.
• Process bi-weekly timekeeping reports for payroll for the Irvine, California location.
• Perform routine tasks, including the completion, processing, and filing of various forms, required to administer and execute HR programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leaves; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance; productivity, recognition, and morale; quality, and occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Participate in or handle employee investigations, disciplinary meetings, and terminations.
• Process required paperwork for employee transfers, changes in job classification, salary increases, and other related employment matters.
• Perform research and audits on HR processes and documents as needed.
• Complete special projects, such as updating job descriptions.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; review policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of Human Resources experience with at least one year of human resource management experience preferred.
• SHRM-CP a plus.
• Knowledge of a full spectrum of HR process and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Team player with customer focus.
• Initiative and results driven.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, One Note and One Drive is preferred.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems.