American Motion Systems, Inc. Human Resources Generalist Morgan Hill, CA · Full time Company website

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AMS is a company that has emerged from the invaluable expertise and collaborative efforts of top engineers in the motor design and manufacturing industry, with a strong focus on the space sector. With decades of experience behind us, our mission is centered around making space more accessible to New Space companies. The high cost of space components—including motors—has been a major barrier to space exploration and development. Traditionally, motors used in space applications have been custom-designed and built to meet the stringent requirements of space environments. This has resulted in high development costs and long lead times, making it difficult for many organizations to undertake space missions. AMS is tackling this challenge by developing a line of space-qualified standard motors that are pre-engineered, tested, and qualified for use in space applications. These motors are designed to meet the unique requirements of space environments, including extreme temperatures, and vacuum. By using AMS space-qualified standard motors, organizations can significantly reduce the cost and time required to develop and launch space missions. This allows for more frequent and affordable access to space, enabling a wider range of organizations to participate in space exploration and development.

Job Responsibilities:

• Administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, leave administration, disciplinary matters, dispute resolution, investigations, performance and talent management, productivity initiatives, employee recognition, morale enhancement, workers’ compensation, payroll, HR compliance, and training and development.
• Facilitate recruitment processes for open positions, collaborating with third-party recruiters, posting vacancies, conducting phone screens, managing interviews, performing reference checks, and overseeing pre-employment requirements such as background checks, drug screenings, and offer letter preparation.
• Conduct comprehensive New Hire Onboarding, ensuring timely completion of required tasks (e.g., I-9 verification, payroll tax documentation, policy acknowledgments).
• Review, track, and document compliance with all HR documentation and mandatory/non-mandatory training requirements.
• Respond to employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex or sensitive issues to appropriate personnel.
• Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and workplace investigations.
• Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, reviewing policies and procedures to maintain best practices.
• Stay current with trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Coordinate employee transitions such as promotions, internal transfers, compensation adjustments, and oversee performance review tracking.
• Support HR operations by managing the HR email inbox, responding to and researching both internal and external requests and questions.
• Assist with the processing of employee injuries, including completion of necessary documentation and submission of claims to the workers’ compensation insurance provider.
• Oversee electronic recordkeeping and maintain HR databases as required.
• Create, update, and maintain employee files; process forms and requests; prepare reports; and provide relevant information to employees regarding established HR programs, policies, and procedures.
• Provide administrative support across all HR functions, including benefit enrollment, health, vision, and dental insurance changes, and respond to employee inquiries related to benefits, retirement plans, COBRA, workers’ compensation, and unemployment.
• Conduct regular audits of HR programs to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
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Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• At least five years of experience in a generalist or closely related HR role.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Adaptability and willingness to embrace change within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills; ability to foster effective working relationships at all organizational levels.
• High attention to detail, with outstanding organizational and time management capabilities.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent software with an emphasis on Excel and Word programs.
• Ability to quickly learn and utilize the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Vietnamese preferred.
• Experience in a startup environment is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to provide HR support across organizations with both manufacturing and office roles.
• Professional Human Resources Certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR) preferred.

WHO WE ARE:

American Motion Systems is an American company focused on building motors and motion control products for SPACE, DEFENSE, and AVIATION applications. We are in stealth mode taking on specific projects and preparing to launch our first line of products. American Motion is ISO9001 and AS9100D compliant.

AMS our values are: Bring Passion and Energy to Work by finding something you are passionate about and learning it, success will follow, Solve Problems, Learning and Implementing by constantly learning from mistakes, if you are not learning you are falling behind, using system thinking and implementation, Honesty and Integrity allowance for honest mistakes not repeated errors and actions of high integrity that allow you to sleep at night, Meet or Exceed Customer Expectations do what is right for the customer and having a Growth Oriented Spirit if you are growing, we do a good job, and the customers are happy, then the company will grow.

Our goal is to create an environment of peace and partnership, working together in harmony to achieve our goals as one team.

At AMS we strive to provide stellar service and top-notch products to our customers.