Human Resources Generalist - Semiconductor Manufacturing

Acara Solutions is looking for a Human Resources Generalist with Semiconductor Manufacturing experience for one of our clients in Portland, OR. This is a fully onsite position.

Salary Range: 80,000-90,000 annually

Schedule: 9:30pm-6pm or 10am-6pm

Our client is a U.S. leader in high-purity specialty chemicals, powering the world's most advanced industries. With a proven legacy of precision, safety, and innovation, we partner with global leaders in semiconductors, technology, and chemical processing to deliver products that meet the most uncompromising standards of quality and reliability.

Position Summary

Our client is seeking a Human Resources Generalist / Recruiter to provide recruiting, new employee onboarding, and project-based support across a variety of human resources initiatives. This role will partner closely with the Head of Human Resources and key business leaders to execute strategic and operational HR projects designed to enhance employee experience, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and support ongoing business growth.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, hands-on HR professional who can independently manage multiple projects while collaborating effectively across departments.

This position is intended to provide tactical and project-based HR expertise to support key organizational initiatives while enhancing the effectiveness and capacity of the Human Resources function.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Coordinate and facilitate New Employee Orientation (NEO) programs.
• Support active recruitment efforts, including candidate sourcing, scheduling, interviewing, and onboarding activities.
• Assist with recruitment process improvements and candidate experience initiatives.

Performance Management

• Partner with HR leadership to redesign and modernize the organization's performance evaluation process.
• Assist with form development, workflow design, manager training materials, and implementation planning.

HR Systems & Technology

• Support HRIS projects, including ADP implementation, integration, testing, auditing, and process documentation.
• Assist with system optimization and user adoption initiatives.

Training & Development

• Coordinate employee training programs and leadership development initiatives.
• Assist with curriculum development, training logistics, communications, and tracking participation.

Organizational Development Projects

• Lead or support company-wide Job Description review and transition projects.
• Audit existing job descriptions for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with organizational structure.
• Assist with job architecture and workforce planning initiatives as needed.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Conduct employee Stay Interviews and summarize findings, trends, and recommendations.
• Administer employee feedback programs, including Suggestion Box initiatives and Brown Bag discussion sessions.
• Support employee engagement and retention strategies.

Event Planning & Employee Programs

• Coordinate company events such as Family Day, Town Halls, employee appreciation activities, and other employee engagement programs.
• Manage event logistics, vendor coordination, communications, and execution.

Policy & Compliance Support

• Research, draft, and update select HR policies and procedures.
• Assist with policy implementation, employee communications, and compliance initiatives.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting multiple HR disciplines including recruitment, employee relations, onboarding, training, and HR operations.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, preferably ADP Workforce Now.

Preferred

• PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent HR certification.
• Experience supporting organizational change initiatives.
• Experience with performance management redesign, job architecture, or compensation-related projects.
• Event planning and employee engagement experience.

Key Competencies

• Project Management
• Communication & Facilitation
• Relationship Building
• Attention to Detail
• Confidentiality & Professional Judgment
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Process Improvement

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.