Senior Human Resource Generalist

MAHLE•Olive Branch, MS

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About The Position

The Senior HR Generalist serves as the primary HR resource for MAHLE’s Olive Branch, Mississippi manufacturing facility, supporting hourly and salaried employees. The role partners with plant leadership, HR Centers of Excellence, Shared Services, and union representatives to support employee relations, HR operations, recruiting, onboarding, training, and workforce needs while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment regulations. The position supports organizational changes and HR transformation initiatives, including adoption of new HR service models, and provides coaching and guidance to supervisors and managers on employee-related matters. MAHLE describes a collaborative environment with exciting assignments and ongoing personal and career development opportunities. The typical interview process includes a screening call followed by one or more personal interviews.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or unionized environment.
Experience handling employee relations, investigations, disciplinary processes, and conflict resolution.
Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, and HR best practices.
Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Strong consulting, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish; French is considered an asset.
Experience supporting both hourly and salaried workforces.
Experience with HRIS systems, shared services environments, and HR transformation initiatives.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary HR contact for employee concerns, grievances, disciplinary actions, investigations, workplace issues, and employee well-being.
Conduct investigations, resolve workplace issues, and recommend corrective actions.
Partner with managers and union representatives to address employee relations and labor issues.
Analyze trends and recommend solutions to improve employee engagement and workplace culture.
Support employees with HR processes, Employee Self-Service (ESS), and digital HR tools.
Assist with timekeeping, absence management, HR audits, compliance activities, and employee records.
Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and service delivery processes.
Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
Coordinate and facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding programs.
Support training initiatives, certifications, compliance requirements, and employee development programs.
Promote learning opportunities and coordinate local training activities.
Partner with plant leadership, HR Business Partners, Shared Services, and Centers of Excellence.
Support organizational changes and HR transformation initiatives, including adoption of new HR service models.
Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors and managers on employee-related matters.