HR Generalist

Adient•Warren, MI

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist will administer and ensure compliance with FMLA, EEOC, ADA, and other applicable laws. This role involves assisting with maintaining accurate employee records in the HRIS, providing employee counseling, and handling routine HR inquiries. The HR Generalist will serve as the primary point of contact for HR policy and process guidance, escalating to COEs when appropriate. Responsibilities also include conducting investigations, participating in the hiring process, conducting HR transactions such as orientation, leaves of absence, and exit meetings, and supporting employee relations programs. Additionally, this role will conduct the annual wage and benefit survey, analyze results, and submit recommendations, collect and analyze HR data for scorecards and reports, and assist with developing and delivering training programs. The HR Generalist will also identify opportunities to increase efficiency in HR service delivery, develop and maintain clear documentation for procedures, and support departmental HR projects. General responsibilities include maintaining 5S standards, supporting Affirmative Action requirements, developing and implementing special projects, and holding the authority to stop the production line if a safety or quality issue arises. This position reports to the Human Resources Manager.

Requirements

At least 1 year of related HR experience.
Proficiency in HRIS systems.
Knowledge of FMLA, EEOC, ADA, and other applicable laws.
Experience in conducting investigations.
Experience in talent acquisition and onboarding.
Familiarity with compensation and benefits surveys.
Ability to analyze data and prepare reports.
Experience in developing and delivering training programs.
Strong documentation skills.
Understanding of 5S standards.
Knowledge of Affirmative Action requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in employee counseling.
Experience in employee relations programs.
Experience in coordinating plant welfare activities.
Experience serving as a technical advisor to employee involvement teams.
Experience maintaining strong community relationships.
Experience with process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Administer and ensure compliance with FMLA, EEOC, ADA, and other applicable laws.
Assist with maintaining accurate employee records in the HRIS.
Provide employee counseling on work‑related and personal matters as needed.
Handle routine HR inquiries and manage them through completion.
Serve as the primary point of contact for HR policy and process guidance, escalating to COEs when appropriate.
Conduct investigations as needed.
Identify issues related to product, process, or quality systems.
Recommend solutions through established channels and verify implementation.
Participate in the hiring process, including interviewing, coordinating background checks, and contributing to hiring decisions.
Conduct HR transactions such as orientation, leaves of absence, and exit meetings.
Maintain a positive departmental image with all employees.
Support and implement positive employee relations programs.
Coordinate plant welfare activities such as events, outings, and celebrations.
Serve as a technical adviser to employee involvement teams.
Maintain strong relationships within the community.
Conduct the annual wage and benefit survey, analyze results, and submit recommendations.
Collect, analyze, and prepare HR scorecards, dashboards, and visual reports.
Perform root‑cause analysis to identify performance gaps and recommend process improvements.
Assist with developing and delivering training programs.
Continue building HR expertise through seminars, courses, and professional development opportunities.
Identify opportunities to increase efficiency in HR service delivery.
Develop and maintain clear documentation for procedures, workflows, and reports.
Support departmental HR projects and initiatives as needed.
Maintain 5S standards in the work area.
Support Affirmative Action requirements.
Develop and implement special projects to enhance the work environment.
Hold the authority and responsibility to stop the production line if a safety or quality issue arises.
Perform all other tasks assigned by the Human Resources Manager.