HR Generalist

LM MANUFACTURING LLC•Detroit, MI

11d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Human Resources Manager, the HR Generalist performs activities across some or all of the following areas: staffing, benefits, compensation, employee relations, and training. The role helps maintain positive employee relations and provides prompt, efficient, and courteous responses to employee issues. The HR Generalist is expected to lead by example and promote the 5 C’s: Care, Commit, Connect, Communicate, and Celebrate. The position administers benefit programs, supports recruiting and onboarding, maintains employee and HRIS records, manages attendance and leave administration, and provides guidance to managers on employee relations and performance management. It also supports training, labor relations, workforce planning, international employee assignments, and compliance with applicable employment, safety, health, environmental, and quality requirements. The role collaborates with departments across the organization and assists the HR Manager as needed. Work is performed in office and manufacturing plant environments. The role requires willingness to work off-shift hours and weekends, regular computer work, and occasional walking, standing, gripping or grasping, bending or stooping, crouching, and lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least three years of direct human resources experience with increasing responsibility, or equivalent experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Analytical skills and strong problem-solving abilities.
Ability to interpret and apply applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
Ability to develop a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and related administrative practices.
Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software; proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Team-oriented approach, strong communication, and ability to interact with people at all levels and across departments.
Working knowledge of HRIS database systems and federal and state employment laws.
Willingness to work off-shift hours and weekends.
Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to work in office and manufacturing plant environments; normal mobility and computer work; occasional walking, standing, gripping or grasping, bending or stooping, crouching, and lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
Complete orientation sign-off, LM compliance policies, safety training, and the departmental training checklist.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish/English skills.

Responsibilities

Administer employee benefit programs, including open enrollment, initial enrollment meetings, enrollment and change forms, payroll deductions, and COBRA compliance.
Manage the attendance count system and assist with administering and tracking leaves of absence.
Support staffing activities, including processing Position Approval Requisitions and Recruiting Authorizations, screening, testing, interviewing, and selecting external applicants, and processing internal job postings.
Facilitate new-hire orientation, process new-hire paperwork, and issue badges.
Respond to unemployment claims and conduct exit interviews.
Maintain HRIS records and compile reports from databases.
Oversee issuance and billing of employee uniforms.
Generate and process Employee Change Notices for job and pay changes.
Assemble and maintain employee personnel records, files, and information in compliance with legal requirements and company needs.
Consult with management and provide HR guidance when appropriate.
Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues and conduct thorough, objective investigations.
Maintain knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day HR matters to reduce legal risks and support regulatory compliance.
Provide managers with day-to-day performance management guidance, including coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions.
Work with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
Administer contract terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers.
Assist international employees with expatriate assignments and related HR matters.
Assist with business-unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.
Help identify employee training needs, evaluate and monitor training programs, and follow up to ensure training objectives are met.
Assist with employee and labor relations, including internal investigations, grievance administration and meetings, shift bumps, timely responses to employee issues and questions, and participation in shift superintendent meetings.
Assist the HR Manager as necessary and work collaboratively with all departments.
Promote safety, follow company safety policies and procedures, report unsafe conditions and incidents, and help maintain safe and orderly work areas.
Respond to and investigate reports of injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, and property damage; report operational downtime to a supervisor.
Participate in the division’s safety program through workplace inspections, prompt incident investigations, and support for division safety goals.
Notify management of equipment, workplace, or task conditions that could endanger employees or jeopardize customer, internal, or quality requirements.
Follow applicable health, safety, environmental, and quality-system requirements and authorities.
Complete other duties as assigned.