HR Generalist

Adient•Normal, IL

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist serves as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits. This role supports various HR functions including employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, payroll, and performance management. The HR Generalist plays a key role in promoting a positive workplace culture, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining accurate employee records. They also assist with HR initiatives, employee activities, and administrative duties as needed.

Requirements

Proficiency in HRIS systems
Knowledge of I-9, E-Verify, and background check processes
Understanding of payroll processing and timekeeping audits
Familiarity with performance reviews, goal setting, and coaching
Experience with training initiatives and employee development programs
Ability to track and report HR metrics and trends
Experience with engagement surveys, retention strategies, and process improvements
Skills in change management and organizational development
Ability to coordinate and administer employee activities
Proficiency in clerical duties, including typing, scheduling, and general record keeping
Ability to approve vacation, PLAR and LOA
Knowledge of Adient standards of operating procedures
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Understanding of BOS, ISO/TS-16949 and Customer Specific requirements

Responsibilities

Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits
Support investigations related to employee relations, attendance, performance, and conduct
Promote a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture
Assist with conflict resolution and corrective action processes
Support recruiting efforts including job postings, screening, interview coordination, and offer processing
Coordinate new hire onboarding, orientation, and documentation
Ensure compliance with I-9, E-Verify, and background check processes
Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS systems
Process personnel actions including hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations
Assist with benefits administration, open enrollment, and employee inquiries
Support payroll processing and timekeeping audits
Assist leaders with performance reviews, goal setting, and coaching conversations
Support training initiatives and employee development programs
Track and report HR metrics and trends
Participate in HR initiatives such as engagement surveys, retention strategies, and process improvements
Support change management and organizational development efforts
Coordinates and administers employee activities related to plant welfare such as special events, employee outings, etc.
Performs clerical duties, including typing, scheduling, and general record keeping duties.
Provides other duties or projects deemed necessary by the Human Resources Manager.
Approves vacation, PLAR and LOA.
Administers policies in accordance with Adient standards of operating procedures.
Remains confidential at all times
Conforms to all BOS, ISO/TS-16949 and Customer Specific requirements. Reference to the BOS Responsibilities Matrix for all requirements related to this job title.