Human Resource Generalist

Hyundai Motor Company • Ypsilanti Charter Township, MI

28d

About The Position

Hyundai America Technical Center Inc. (HATCI) is seeking an HR Generalist specializing in employee leave, compliance, and immigration. The role administers employee leave, workplace accommodations, workers’ compensation, and employment-based immigration processes. The HR Generalist independently manages employee cases, coordinates with internal and external partners, maintains accurate and confidential documentation, and provides clear guidance to employees and leaders throughout each process.

The role manages leave cases from initial notification through return to work, reviews leave requests and documentation, tracks certifications and deadlines, and coordinates with employees, managers, HR, Payroll, Benefits, and third-party administrators. It also partners with stakeholders to evaluate and implement workplace accommodations, monitors approved accommodations, and coordinates overlapping accommodation, leave, and return-to-work processes.

For workers’ compensation, the HR Generalist coordinates claims through resolution, serves as an HR contact for employees and relevant partners, tracks claim status and return-to-work activity, and maintains records. Additional duties include maintaining confidential employee, medical, and immigration records; tracking case metrics; improving HR processes; developing SOPs and resources; educating employees and managers; supporting compliance reviews and audits; and participating in HR projects.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility will be verified at hire.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 4–8 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience supporting one or more of leave administration, workplace accommodations, workers’ compensation, or employment-based immigration.
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, and related employment requirements.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information appropriately.
• Strong case management, organizational, documentation, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and professional judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using HRIS or case-management systems.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a corporate, automotive, engineering, manufacturing, or technical environment.
• Experience working with third-party leave or workers’ compensation administrators.
• Experience partnering with immigration counsel on L-1 or other employment-based immigration matters.
• Experience supporting employees across multiple U.S. locations or states.
• Experience developing HR procedures, SOPs, reports, or compliance tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Administer FMLA, medical, parental, personal, military, and other applicable leaves of absence.
• Manage leave cases from initial notification through return to work, including reviewing requests and documentation, tracking usage and deadlines, and communicating with stakeholders.
• Coordinate leave-related matters with employees, managers, HR, Payroll, Benefits, and third-party administrators.
• Maintain confidential leave records and support consistent application of company policies and applicable requirements.
• Partner with employees, managers, HR, and other stakeholders to evaluate and implement workplace accommodations.
• Obtain, review, and maintain accommodation documentation; monitor approved accommodations and coordinate modifications when appropriate.
• Coordinate overlapping accommodation, leave, and return-to-work processes.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation claims from initial reporting through resolution.
• Serve as an HR point of contact for employees, managers, insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and other partners on workers’ compensation matters.
• Monitor claim status, work restrictions, lost time, transitional work, and return-to-work activity.
• Maintain timely workers’ compensation records and coordinate appropriate return-to-work arrangements.
• Maintain organized and confidential employee, medical, and immigration records.
• Track and report metrics related to leave, accommodations, workers’ compensation, and immigration cases.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, documentation, case management, and employee communication.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, forms, employee resources, and process documentation.
• Educate employees and managers on applicable HR processes and responsibilities.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Benefits, Payroll, Safety, Legal, and other teams as needed.
• Support HR compliance reviews and audits.
• Participate in additional HR projects and initiatives as assigned.

Benefits

• Zero-dollar employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and family.
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and abundant holidays.
• A global environment that fosters diversity.
• Competitive salaries.
• Retirement savings and planning benefits.
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.

What This Job Offers

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