Assistant Human Resources Manager

Position: Assistant Human Resources Manager Location: Holland, MIJob Id: 228 # of Openings: 1 Position: Assistant Human Resources Manager - English/Spanish BilingualReport To: Human Resources ManagerLocation: Holland, MIPeople First. Safety is the Foundation.At Motus, people are at the center of everything we do.We are looking for a Human Resources Assistant Manager who believes great HR happens where the work happens—on the floor, alongside our employees and leaders, building relationships, solving problems, and creating an environment where people can do their best work.This is an opportunity to make a visible impact within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment in Holland, Michigan, supporting a diverse workforce and partnering closely with leaders across the organization.The ideal candidate is more than an HR administrator. You are a trusted advisor, problem solver, coach, and connector who can move comfortably between the production floor, leadership team, and corporate HR organization. You bring the ability to communicate with employees in both English and Spanish, understand the realities of an industrial workforce, and turn HR strategy into action.Your Role in Our Success: Be a Trusted HR Partner on the FloorYour presence will be felt throughout the operation. You'll build relationships across shifts and serve as an approachable resource for employees and leaders on performance, attendance, conflict resolution, employee relations, and everyday HR needs.You'll bring an open-door mindset and the confidence to listen, ask questions, investigate concerns, and help leaders navigate difficult situations fairly and consistently.As a bilingual HR leader, you'll help ensure Spanish-speaking employees have an equal opportunity to understand expectations, access resources, raise concerns, and feel connected to the organization.Help Build a Workplace Where People Want to StayEngagement isn't just an event or an initiative; it's about how people experience the workplace every day.You'll help develop programs that strengthen engagement, recognition, retention, and connection across the workforce. You'll have an opportunity to celebrate employee milestones, recognize contributions, support cultural integration, and help create an environment where employees feel seen, valued, and respected.Bring Talent Into the OrganizationYou'll partner with hiring leaders to understand workforce needs and support effective recruiting strategies for production, technical, and leadership positions.You'll help coordinate the hiring process, including developing job descriptions, coordinating interviews, facilitating pre-employment activities, and supporting a positive candidate experience.You'll also facilitate bilingual onboarding and orientation, helping new employees understand our expectations, culture, safety standards, and what it means to be part of the Motus team from day one.Develop People and Preserve KnowledgeManufacturing expertise is built over time, and our most experienced employees carry valuable knowledge that cannot always be found in a manual.You'll partner with leaders to identify training needs and help develop programs that strengthen technical skills, safety, compliance, leadership, and career development.You'll also have an opportunity to help create mentoring and cross-training programs that transfer decades of specialized headliner manufacturing knowledge to the next generation of employees.This is more than training. It's about protecting the knowledge that makes our operation successful while creating opportunities for people to grow.Help Employees Navigate Benefits and HR ResourcesYou'll serve as a resource for employees throughout their employment experience, helping them understand benefits, enrollment, changes, and other HR programs in the language they are most comfortable using.You'll partner with the corporate HR team to ensure local practices align with company programs and expectations.Own the Details That Keep HR RunningBehind great HR is great execution.You'll maintain accurate employee and training records, support HRIS and timekeeping processes, assist with payroll administration, and ensure sensitive employee information is handled with discretion.You'll also support the implementation of HR policies and practices while maintaining compliance with applicable federal and Michigan employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and EEOC requirements.Minimum Skills and Experience Required:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field3+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environmentFluency in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate professionally and empathetically in both languagesStrong understanding of employee relations and applicable employment lawsAbility to build trust and credibility with hourly employees, supervisors, managers, and senior leadersComfortable spending significant time on the production floor and across multiple shiftsStrong judgment and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive mattersExcellent communication, investigation, coaching, and problem-solving skillsExperience with an HRIS; Paycor experience is preferredProficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OutlookWhy This Role MattersThis role can make a difference every day.You'll be close to the people doing the work, close to the leaders making decisions, and connected to the broader HR strategy that helps move the organization forward.If you're a bilingual HR professional who enjoys being visible, hands-on, people-focused, and close to the operation, and you're looking for an opportunity to grow your leadership impact in a dynamic automotive environment, we'd like to connect with you.Who We Are Motus Integrated Technologies is a dynamic, almost half-billion-dollar global leader in manufacturing high-quality headliners, and interior trim products for the automotive industry. Headquartered in Holland, Michigan, Motus operates advanced manufacturing facilities across North America (U.S. and Mexico) and maintains a global presence with 5 locations. Motus is part of the Atlas Holdings portfolio, an industrial holding company based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Motus offers a vibrant working environment where innovation and forward-thinking are at the forefront of what we do. If you are eager to contribute to our legacy and drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you. Motus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that Motus is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to a Motus Team Member by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between Motus and said third-party agency, will become sole property of Motus. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. 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