Senior HR Generalist

Rhenus Automotive is offering the opportunity to be a part of a global entity in our growing division of North America. We provide a variety of employment opportunities for our communities in both technical and administrative fields.

We are looking for a Senior HR Generalist to join our team in Salem, VA. Our state-of-the-art automotive production facility is serving the needs of a large customer in a fast-paced environment.


The Senior HR Generalist partners with the HR Manager to provide guidance in all HR disciplines including HR Compliance, laws and regulations and business practices. The Senior HR Generalist assist with the daily functions of the Human Resources department including administration of benefits and leave as well as enforcing company policies and practices:

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains the company's HRIS system including but not limited to entering new pay rates, adjusting employee records, and maintaining employee supervisor information.
• Ensures that HR data on the employee roster is always up to date and makes adjustments in the roster and the HRIS system simultaneously and as applicable.
• Manages the company's timekeeping system including the assignment of supervisors, employee groups and schedule maintenance.
• Maintains employee records in the electronic benefits system and reviews and confirms invoices from benefit carriers on a monthly basis as assigned.
• Acts as a primary contact for employees for all administrative inquiries including benefit, handbook, and policy questions.
• Prepares, executes, and finalizes internal and external HR paperwork such as FMLA applications, benefit enrollment paperwork and doctor's notes; monitors employee absences throughout.
• Handles employment related inquiries from supervisors, management and employees including FMLA coordination and associated benefits (short term disability, etc.), unemployment claims, garnishments and benefit administration.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Creates and initiates employee engagement activities.
• Strategic projects as assigned.
• Some travel may be required at times, up to 20%.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

You are the right fit for the job if:

• You are people-minded and enjoy assisting our employees with a variety of HR matters.
• You are results driven and tend to take responsibility for your assignments mostly independently after a brief training period.
• You enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a mostly blue-collar workforce.
• You have at least 3+ years of experience in an HR capacity.
• Associates degree in human resources or relevant certificates preferred but not required.
• Manufacturing experience a plus.

What you can expect:

• A dynamic and welcoming culture with growth opportunities.
• Affordable health, dental, and vision benefits starting the first day of employment.
• An above average employer match on your retirement savings.
• Generous PTO starting from the first year of employment.