Assistant Manager, Human Resources

Hyundai Mobis•Ellabell, GA

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About The Position

The Assistant Manager, Human Resources supports the Human Resources Department across benefits administration, payroll processing, recruitment and onboarding, HRIS administration, compliance activities, and employee support. The role serves as a key resource for team members and management, helping ensure HR programs, policies, and processes are administered effectively and in compliance with company policies and applicable laws. Working closely with managers and team members, the Assistant Manager supports consistent application of company policies, a positive work environment, organizational objectives, and HR initiatives. The position provides leadership within the HR department and serves as a backup to the Human Resources Manager. It may also involve leadership, project oversight, departmental responsibilities, and oversight of designated HR personnel, including assuming selected responsibilities when the Human Resources Manager is absent.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Business Management, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered.
Five or more years of Human Resources-related experience.
Experience supporting HR functions such as benefits, payroll, recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, or HR administration.
Knowledge of Human Resources principles, practices, and employment laws.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience administering employee benefits programs or payroll.
Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), preferably SAP.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or similar HR certification.

Responsibilities

Support the Human Resources Manager in administering, coordinating, and improving HR programs, systems, and processes.
Serve as a primary resource for payroll, benefits administration, HRIS, onboarding, employee records management, and HR compliance activities.
Assist with planning, prioritizing, and executing departmental objectives and strategic HR initiatives.
Support recruitment and onboarding activities to ensure timely staffing and positive candidate and new-hire experiences.
Support benefits administration, including employee communications, enrollment activities, vendor coordination, and issue resolution.
Support payroll and employee data accuracy, identify discrepancies, and assist with auditing and reporting; serve as the primary payroll resource or backup as required.
Assist with HRIS and personnel records, ensuring data integrity and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Assist with preparing and analyzing workforce metrics, turnover reports, headcount reporting, staffing data, and other HR analytics to support business decisions.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and standardization within HR functions.
Assist with or lead implementation of HR programs, policies, systems, and process enhancements.
Coordinate and support annual HR processes, including performance management, merit increases, benefits enrollment, audits, and compliance reporting.
Provide guidance and support to HR team members on departmental processes, procedures, and best practices.
Lead or participate in cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.
Serve as backup to the Human Resources Manager and provide departmental support in the manager's absence.
Support succession planning, cross-training, and development of departmental capabilities to ensure operational continuity.
May provide leadership, project oversight, departmental support, and oversight of designated HR personnel.