Human Resources Generalist

POSITION SUMMARY The Human Resources Generalist – U.S. provides comprehensive support across the HR function, with primary emphasis on recruitment, compliance auditing, talent management, HRIS administration, payroll, and benefits. This position serves as a trusted resource to both employees and leadership, ensuring HR programs are delivered accurately, consistently, and in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Execute full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried roles, from requisition intake through offer. Source, screen, and interview candidates, and coordinate interview logistics with hiring managers. Manage relationships with staffing agencies and external recruiting partners. Oversee pre-employment screening, offer letters, and new hire onboarding. Track and report recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill and offer acceptance rates. Audits and Compliance Prepare documentation and evidence for internal, customer, and regulatory audits, including IATF 16949. Maintain accurate, compliant personnel records in accordance with retention requirements. Conduct self-audits of I-9 files, required postings, and HR process documentation. Ensure compliance with FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, and applicable state and federal regulations. Support corrective action responses and process improvements identified through audit findings. Talent Management Administer the annual performance management cycle, including goal setting and review completion. Support succession planning, talent reviews, and individual development plans. Coordinate training delivery and maintain accurate training records. Assist with employee engagement, retention analysis, and turnover reporting. HRIS Administration Support Maintain data accuracy in the HRIS for hires, transfers, promotions, terminations, and organizational changes. Generate standard and ad hoc reports on headcount, turnover, and workforce demographics. Perform routine data audits to identify and correct discrepancies. Participate in system testing, upgrades, and documentation of HRIS processes. Handle invoicing from vendors. Payroll Support Partner on payroll to validate timekeeping data and ensure accurate, timely processing. Review overtime, shift differentials, and other pay elements for accuracy. Assist and resolve employee payroll inquiries and discrepancies. Verify proper exempt and non-exempt classification of positions. Benefits Administration Support Partner on medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) programs. Coordinate open enrollment, including communications, system setup, and employee support. Assist in qualifying life events, leaves of absence, and COBRA notifications. Serve as liaison to carriers and brokers to resolve escalated employee issues. Employee Relations and General Support Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions regarding policy, pay, and benefits. Support investigations, disciplinary documentation, and separation processing. Assist with policy interpretation and consistent application across the workforce. Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Required Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field. Three to five years of progressive HR generalist experience. Demonstrated experience in recruiting, HRIS administration, payroll support, and benefits administration. Working knowledge of federal and state employment law. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills. Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment. Preferred PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification. Experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment. Familiarity with IATF 16949 or comparable quality management systems. Experience with SAP SuccessFactors or a similar HRIS platform. Competencies Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Analytical mindset with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy. Collaborative approach with the ability to build credibility at all levels of the organization. Customer-service orientation and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. TRAVEL REQUIRED Over 25% travel to meet customers and suppliers, with day travel to various manufacturing facilities as required. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. COMPUTER SKILLS Ability to use and understand Windows Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint, Microsoft email, and other relevant systems. REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Able to read and understand engineering prints/drawings. Good analytical and interpersonal skills. Ability to work on a team. Ability to guide the efforts of support personnel. Good team-building skills. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The employee is regularly required to walk and sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and may need to lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described are representative of those employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr