Non-Union HR Business Partner

Looking for a career path in the high-tech industry? Become part of a team focused on delivering the most exciting semiconductor technology in the world! If you enjoy working with others in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in this exciting industry, then Tower Semiconductor is the place to be!

Tower Semiconductor, the leading foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions, provides technology, development, and process platforms for analog integrated circuits to more than 300 customers worldwide across growing markets such as communications, mobile, infrastructure, consumer, industrial, automotive, medical, and aerospace and defense, among others.

Join Tower and become part of a dynamic organization with exceptionally talented and dedicated team members who work collaboratively to provide best-in-class technological solutions to our clients.

This is a full-time, 100% on-site role based out of our Newport Beach office, Monday through Friday.

Tower Semiconductor is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support leaders and employees across our Newport Beach semiconductor manufacturing operation.
We're looking for someone who combines strong employee relations expertise with the ability to build trusted partnerships, coach leaders, and translate business challenges into practical people solutions.

This is a hands-on HRBP opportunity in a complex, fast-paced environment. You'll manage meaningful employee relations matters, advise leaders on challenging workforce decisions, and contribute to initiatives that improve employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, and organizational performance.

You'll join a collaborative HR team where your perspective matters, independent judgment is valued, and there is an opportunity to make a visible impact.

Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations

• Serve as a primary HR advisor to leaders and employees within assigned non-union client groups.
• Independently manage employee relations concerns, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and sensitive employee matters.
• Guide leaders through performance management, corrective action, documentation, and employee separations.
• Assess employee relations risks, identify appropriate resolutions, and escalate sensitive or high-risk matters when necessary.
• Identify recurring workplace issues and partner with leaders on preventive actions.

Leadership Coaching & Business Partnership

• Build trusted relationships with leaders to understand operational priorities, workforce challenges, and organizational needs.
• Provide practical, business-oriented guidance on people management, leadership effectiveness, and employee engagement.
• Coach managers on accountability, communication, performance expectations, and difficult employee conversations.
• Challenge assumptions constructively and help leaders make consistent, fair, and legally sound employment decisions.

Talent Management & Organizational Effectiveness

• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, retention, and organizational changes.
• Support performance management processes and identify opportunities to strengthen leadership capability.
• Analyze turnover, employee relations, engagement, and workforce trends to recommend actionable improvements.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and Learning & Organizational Development on programs supporting business priorities.

HR Compliance & Operational Excellence

• Provide guidance on California and federal employment laws, including wage-and-hour requirements, leaves of absence, reasonable accommodations, and workplace protections.
• Support consistent application of company policies and HR practices.
• Partner with HR Operations, Payroll, Benefits, and other stakeholders to resolve complex employee matters.
• Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen employee experience, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• Progressive Human Resources experience, including substantial hands-on employee relations and HR business partnership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience independently conducting workplace investigations and advising leaders on complex employee matters.
• Strong knowledge of California and federal employment laws and their practical application.
• Experience coaching managers on performance management, employee accountability, and workplace conflict.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop credibility with leaders and employees across different organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, technology, engineering, or other operationally complex environments.
• Experience with workforce planning, organizational development, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Experience working within a global or matrixed organization.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems, workforce analytics, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

• This position is based on-site at our Newport Beach facility, Monday through Friday. Because our manufacturing operations run around the clock, occasional flexibility outside normal business hours may be required to address operational or employee relations matters.

Compensation: $90,000 - $120,000

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