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Rocket EMS

Builds circuit boards for technology companies

Human Resources Generalist

Full-TimePosted on 10/19/2026
$75k - $95k
Mid
Bachelor's
San Jose, CA, USA
In Person
People & HRHR Generalist & Employee Relations

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing, electronics, operations, or other fast-paced environment.
  • Working knowledge of California employment laws and human resources practices.
  • Experience supporting employee relations, performance management, investigations, onboarding and offboarding, and leave administration.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with production employees, supervisors, managers, and senior leadership.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and human resources information systems.
  • Eligibility to access export-controlled technical data or technology under applicable U.S. export-control laws or eligibility for any required government authorization.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a primary human resources resource for employees and managers regarding policies, procedures, workplace concerns, benefits, attendance, performance, and other employment-related matters.
  • Provide day-to-day employee relations support, including coaching managers, documenting issues, conducting preliminary investigations, and assisting with corrective actions.
  • Support employee onboarding, orientation, transfers, promotions, terminations, and offboarding.
  • Partner with managers on attendance, performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee development.
  • Maintain accurate employee records and human resources documentation while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
  • Support administration of leaves of absence, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and other applicable California leave requirements.
  • Assist employees with benefits questions, enrollment changes, workers' compensation matters, and other human resources programs.
  • Ensure compliance with California and federal employment laws and company policies.
  • Support human resources audits, reporting, recordkeeping, and policy updates.
  • Assist with employee engagement, retention, recognition, training, and workplace initiatives.
  • Maintain a visible human resources presence on the manufacturing floor and build effective relationships with employees across shifts and departments.
  • Partner with Recruiting and hiring managers to support new-hire transitions and workforce needs.
  • Assist with investigations involving employee complaints, workplace conduct, attendance, safety, or policy violations.
  • Support human resources leadership with special projects and company-wide initiatives as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
  • SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certification is a plus.
  • Human resources experience within electronics manufacturing, EMS, aerospace, semiconductor, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Experience supporting hourly manufacturing employees and multiple shifts.
  • Familiarity with California wage-and-hour requirements, workplace investigations, leaves of absence, workers' compensation, and OSHA-related human resources matters.
  • Experience working in a growing organization where processes and procedures continue to evolve.

About the company

Rocket EMS builds circuit board assemblies for technology companies that need to turn product designs into manufactured electronics. Its work spans prototypes and repeat production, with engineering support for customers developing or refining their own products. Customers buy contract manufacturing and related design services, while Rocket sources components and assembles boards into finished systems, including chassis, racks, and plastic enclosures. It also supplies standalone product engineering, from commercial design and documentation to preparation for factory production. Rocket EMS was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Santa Clara, CA

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • Customer work continues beyond assembly: Rocket includes order fulfillment and returned-product logistics in its production services.
  • Supervisory experience substitutes for college: San Jose's quality supervisor accepts a high school diploma plus three supervisory years.
  • Engineering leadership has published pay: Carson City's director role lists a $150,000-$200,000 range.

What critics are saying

  • Production hours extend beyond weekdays: Carson City's second-shift machine operator role lists overtime and weekends as needed.
  • Inspection entry requires credentials: Carson City's quality inspector needs electronics workmanship or soldering certification plus two years' inspection experience.
  • Export controls restrict director eligibility: Carson City requires lawful technical-data access or eligibility for required government authorization.

What makes Rocket EMS unique

  • Fast prototypes are a core service: Rocket advertises circuit board assembly in 24-48 hours.
  • Design reviews cover detailed failure points: Rocket's Valor software runs over 700 fabrication and assembly checks.
  • Factory issues trigger software alerts: Rocket's Voyager tracks process deviations, quality, and shipment milestones.

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