Human Resource Generalist (Auburn Hills)

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resource Generalist is primarily responsible for the administration of the various Human Resources functions of our Auburn Hills, Michigan location. Responsible for maintaining systems and files, communicating with plant management, data entry, employee relations, and communicating information and relaying information to all employees.

The Human Resource Generalist will also coordinate safety activities with Corporate Safety Manager to include, but not limited to; managing injuries, managing record keeping for safety and environmental matters and leading the plant on individual safety topics, etc.

This is not a remote work or hybrid opportunity.

Minimal travel will be required to WI, TN, MS and possibly more states.

Day-to-day Human Resources department functions for the Auburn Hills, Michigan location;
• Work closely with supervisors and leadership team;
• Handle questions and concerns from employees and assist in resolving issues;
• Conduct investigations and issue appropriate employee discipline as needed;
• Oversee attendance, FMLA, Work Comp issues and communicating with managers;
• Full cycle recruitment including posting jobs, interviewing candidates, screening resumes and applications, performing background and employment checks and making job offer; supported by a recruiter from the corporate offices.
• Creating and updating job descriptions for all plant personnel;
• Conduct New hire orientation; Ensure compliance with employment laws, policies and practices;
• Conduct benefit enrollment meetings and properly administer benefits;
• Handle employee benefit enrollment and questions regarding all benefit plans; Assist with annual benefit open enrollment for all employees;
• Facilitate all aspects of employee terminations, including preparing paperwork for unemployment claims;
• Backup to auditing daily Time & Attendance approvals using Kronos for production employees;
• Special projects for compliance;
• Other duties as assigned.

• 3 plus years Generalist HR experience in a manufacturing setting
• Experience with recruiting; payroll concepts and administering benefits
• Team player with excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the company
• Able to make independent decisions and the ability to set priorities