HR Generalist

LKQ Corporation • Brownstown, MI

36d • Onsite

About The Position

Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. is currently looking to hire an HR Generalist for our Brownstown, MI location. Our HR Generalists are at the heart of our Distribution Center operations, supporting the people side of the business with high energy and meaningful impact. In this role, you’ll partner closely with leaders and employees to deliver hands-on HR support, ensure policies and practices are applied consistently, and help foster a positive, high-performing workplace. You’ll also keep daily office operations running seamlessly, playing a key part in creating an organized, compliant, and people-focused environment where our operations teams can thrive.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Human Resources, ability to provide unbiased evaluations to all personnel, and knowledge of employee benefits.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Able to maintain a good working relationship with others.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Ability to create, maintain, and incorporate functions into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and PowerPoint presentations to support business objectives.
• Regularly use moderately complex oral and written skills.
• May train others in functional areas, interact with others, and make presentations to the department or middle management.
• Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive, and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.
• Decisions impact the management and operations within a department or business unit.
• May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department.
• Results are defined; sets personal goals and determines how to achieve results with few or no guidelines to follow; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction.
• Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a distribution center/warehouse environment is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Handling employee relations for warehouse and delivery associates (multiple shifts).
• Applicant screening, interviewing, and managing the onboarding process through ATS (Applicant Tracking System).
• Responsible for documenting attendance, PTO, and timecards.
• Assisting with payroll-related issues.
• Being familiar with and prepared to assist with employee benefits.
• Documenting, filing, and assisting with managing workers' comp claims and FMLA-related issues.
• Coordinating employee disciplinary issues with the HR department for resolution and action.
• Travel to each regional cross-dock (delivery hub) if needed; Trips are typically 1 to 3 days long.
• Responding to general HR related inquiries from employees.
• Managing and coordinating office activities.
• Hiring, training, and supervising administration support staff.
• Managing general services, including purchasing of office supplies, mail distribution, office equipment maintenance and repair, and facility-related issues.
• Maintaining contact with outside vendors and suppliers regarding office and facility needs.
• Gathering, organizing, and summarizing data and information for management reports.
• Implementing and maintaining general office systems, procedures, and methods, directing a combination of activities including.
• Record retention.
• Preparation and control of common and administrative expenses/budgets.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA Options
• Wellness Benefits: Access to HINGE Health, Employee Assistance Program, and more
• Financial Security: 401(k) with company match, Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-term Disability, and Short-term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Education Support: Tuition Assistance and Scholarships for Dependents
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Purchase Discounts
• Professional Opportunities: Ongoing training, internal growth, and leadership development
• Inclusive Culture: Team-driven environment that values innovation and integrity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level