HR Generalist - Employee Relations and Compliance

HR Generalist

The HR Generalist will serve as a key contributor within the Human Resources team at Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI), supporting employees and leaders across multiple HR disciplines. This role is designed for an HR professional who combines strong operational execution with program development capabilities.

Approximately 50% of this role will focus on Learning & Development and organizational culture, including the creation, coordination, and continuous improvement of internal and external development programs. The remaining 50% will focus on HR policies, procedures, and compliance, ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment with company values, legal requirements, and HATCI standards.

This position partners closely with HR colleagues, business leaders, and employees to support a positive employee experience, reinforce organizational culture, and enable scalable HR practices as HATCI continues to grow.

Learning & Development / Organizational Culture

Design, coordinate, and administer internal learning and development programs, including onboarding, leadership development, professional skills training, and compliance-related training

Manage relationships with external training vendors, universities, and learning partners as needed

Assess training needs through employee feedback, leadership input, and organizational priorities

Support the delivery and logistics of training sessions (virtual, in-person, and hybrid), including scheduling, materials, and tracking participation

Support organizational culture initiatives, employee engagement programs, and internal communications aligned with HATCI values

Analyze, present, and provide actionable direction on periodic organizational satisfaction and culture surveys.

Partner with HR and leadership on initiatives that reinforce culture, collaboration, and employee development

Draft, update, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and guidelines in alignment with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as corporate standards

Ensure consistent interpretation and application of HR policies across the organization

Serve as a point of contact for employee and manager questions related to HR policies and procedures

Support policy communication and training to ensure understanding and compliance

Assist with audits, documentation, and record-keeping related to HR compliance

Collaborate with Employee Relations, Legal, and other HR functions as needed to address policy-related issues

This role may also be assigned additional responsibilities or projects as business needs evolve

Travel up to 20% domestic and international as required.

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business organizational development, or related field.

Working knowledge of US employment laws and HR compliance requirements.

Experience designing, coordinating, or administering training/development programs.

Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills.

Demonstrated professionalism and discretion with the handling of confidential and sensitive information.

Experience with HR Systems (LMS, HRIS, ATS), as well as Microsoft Office.

Zero dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family

100% employer-paid disability and life insurance

Generous paid time off including vacation, sick and abundant holidays

A global environment that fosters diversity

Retirement savings and planning benefits

Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options

Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts

Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran.VEVRAAFederal contractor.

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