HR Business Partner

We are looking for an HR Business Partner to provide hands-on HR support to front-line operations, partnering with Supervisors, Team Leaders and people leaders on employee relations, workforce planning, performance management, employee engagement, HR policies and compliance. The role serves as a trusted HR advisor to leaders and employees, supporting day-to-day people and workforce matters.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Supervisors, Team Leaders and front-line managers to provide practical HR advice and support on day-to-day people and workforce matters.

• Provide guidance on employee relations, attendance, performance management, disciplinary matters, grievances, workplace conduct and conflict resolution, ensuring consistent application of company policies and employment requirements.

• Support workforce planning and manpower management by monitoring headcount, absenteeism, turnover, overtime and workforce trends, and provide recommendations to operations leaders.

• Oversee and coordinate foreign worker management, including workforce planning, work permits, employment documentation, contract renewals, transfers, repatriation and compliance with applicable requirements.

• Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure recruitment priorities, manpower requirements and hiring plans are aligned with operational needs; oversee progress without owning day-to-day recruitment execution.

• Partner with Learning & Development to identify operational training and competency needs, monitor completion of required training and ensure development priorities are aligned with business requirements.

• Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives by identifying employee concerns, analyzing turnover trends and partnering with front-line leaders on appropriate actions.

• Advise managers and employees on HR policies, benefits, leave, employment practices and other HR-related matters, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws.

• Support employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, transfers, promotions, internal movements, contract renewals and separations, ensuring proper HR processes and documentation.

• Review and utilize HR data and metrics to identify people-related trends, risks and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to operations leaders.

• Support HR audits, investigations, compliance reviews and HR improvement initiatives, ensuring confidentiality and appropriate documentation of employee matters.

• Collaborate with HR functional teams including Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits, HR Operations and HRIS to ensure effective delivery of HR services to the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5–7+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably with experience supporting manufacturing, semiconductor or industrial related environments.

• Demonstrated experience in organisation development, employee relations, performance management, attendance management and workforce planning

• Experience working directly with front-line supervisors and employees is strongly preferred.

• Experience managing or overseeing foreign worker employment and compliance matters preferred.

Why Join Ichor? 

• Competitive Rewards & Benefits – AWS, quarterly variable bonus, employee stock purchase plan, medical, dental, optical benefits, and shift allowance where applicable. 

• Be Part of the Semiconductor Industry – Support advanced semiconductor manufacturing through innovative products, precision manufacturing and critical technologies.

• Learning & Development – Build your skills through hands-on experience, on-the-job learning, training and education upgrading support. 

• Career Opportunities – Take on new challenges and build your career with a global organization that recognises and rewards your contributions. 

• People & Culture – Be part of an inclusive workplace that values innovation, collaboration, operational excellence, honesty, reliability and employee wellbeing.