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HR Generalist

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General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Reference number

2025-159871

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Human resources - HR support operations

Job title

HR Generalist

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

At Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics North America, we are driven by innovation, precision, and purpose. As part of the global Safran Group, our culture is built on teamwork, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence through our global initiative, Safran Together. Join a passionate team where your contributions make an impact—because at Safran, we move forward together.

Summary of Job Purpose:

The Human Resource Generalist will work within the HR Department to provide first point of contact and guidance for HR inquiries, responding in line with policies and procedures, as well as performing associated Human Resources activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Assist in various HR activities such as employee onboarding, new hire orientation, employee engagement activities & recognition programs

- Organize, create, and maintain personnel and training records for HR

- Processes bi-weekly payroll

- Assist with data entry

- Update HR SharePoint site

- Assigns, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory HR training

- Assist with routine tasks related to human resource programs including but not limited to recruitment, benefits, leave, payroll, compliance, performance and talent management

- Assists with employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and managers.

- Performs other duties as assigned

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Travel Specificity

- Potential travel to other locations up to 5% (typically for training related purposes)

Physical Demands

- While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position and occasionally move about the office. Constantly operates and uses a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copier/printer. The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds across the office for various needs.

- Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Candidate skills & requirements

Required Competencies:

Education/Experience

- Associates degree and/or four years related experience

- Bachelor's degree preferred

- Intermediate – Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

- Strong communication skills

- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks

- Must have strong customer service skills

- Be approachable, trustworthy, and maintain high level of confidentiality

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

- Detail Oriented – the ability to be thorough and accurate when accomplishing task

- Positive Interactions - Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication and demonstrate the ability to work in a collaborative team environment

- Analytical Problem Solver – the ability to collect and analyze information and use that information to resolve problems

- Adaptability – Must have the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment

- Confidentiality – the ability to collect, analyze, and process sensitive information in a private, secure manner

Leadership skills / Management skills / Personal skills

- Change agent

- Communication skills

- Customer oriented

- Integrity

Annual salary

$98K-$140K

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California, Irvine

City (-ies)

Irvine

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Associate Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years