HR Generalist

Thornley Corporate Solutions • Howell, MI

18d • Onsite

About The Position

An established international Tier-1 automotive manufacturing business is seeking a hands-on, operational HR Generalist for its plant in Howell, Michigan. This is a full-time, permanent, on-site role partnering closely with plant leadership and supporting production teams. The position delivers broad HR support across the employee lifecycle in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Demonstrated HR experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or plant environment.
• Comfort working fully on-site and engaging directly with production and shop-floor teams.
• Practical grounding in employee relations, full-cycle recruiting, compliance, and core HR administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard HRIS/ATS software.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive supplier experience.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for plant managers, shift supervisors, and plant-floor teams; address day-to-day employee relations matters and promote consistent application of company policies.
• Lead full-cycle hiring for production and professional site-support roles, and oversee orientation, onboarding, and initial training pathways.
• Partner with operational leaders on performance evaluations, talent development, succession planning, and corrective actions.
• Administer site compensation and benefits, maintain HRIS data integrity, compile workforce metrics, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment regulations and workplace safety standards.
• Support headcount planning and workforce adjustments associated with new program launches and increases in plant volume.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed