Senior Human Resources Generalist

Avancez•Harper Woods, MI

About The Position

The Senior Human Resources Generalist supports the Plant HR Manager in managing a broad range of human resources activities within a manufacturing plant environment. The role supports day-to-day plant HR operations by partnering with leaders and team members, providing HR guidance, maintaining accurate employee records, coordinating recruiting and onboarding, processing payroll-related information, assisting with benefits administration, supporting employee relations, and advancing communication, engagement, compliance, and safety-focused initiatives. The position also supports performance and development programs, attendance tracking, employee communications, HR recordkeeping, safety and environmental initiatives, government reporting, unemployment claims, workers’ compensation, employee engagement and recognition programs, and special HR projects. The HR Generalist helps ensure company policies and procedures are followed and addresses HR questions and workplace concerns.

Requirements

At least 2 years of related HR experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of HR principles and practices, including recruiting, interviewing, selection, training, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and payroll.
Experience supporting HR functions within a manufacturing or plant environment.
Strong understanding of employee records, attendance management, performance reviews, training plans, and HR documentation.
Strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
Ability to work effectively with team members and managers at all levels.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.
Knowledge of payroll and HR information systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive employee information.
Understanding of employment laws, regulations, company policies, and government reporting requirements.
Ability to promote a positive team environment, company culture, safety, and open communication.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting HR operations in a manufacturing, automotive, or plant environment.
Hands-on experience using HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, or related workforce management systems.
Experience supporting benefits administration, including health and welfare plans, retirement programs, paid time off, disability, and leave-of-absence processes.
Familiarity with unemployment claims, hearings, and related follow-up activities.
Experience supporting workers’ compensation processes, claims documentation, and return-to-work coordination.
Experience coordinating employee engagement activities, recognition programs, town halls, orientations, or team member communications.
Experience preparing HR reports and supporting compliance with company policies, government reporting requirements, and regulatory standards.
Experience coaching managers and team members on HR-related questions, policies, and workplace concerns.
Experience assisting with employee relations matters, investigations, exit interviews, attendance tracking, and absenteeism management.
Exposure to environmental, health, and safety initiatives within a plant or operations setting.

Responsibilities

Support the Plant HR Manager with day-to-day human resources operations in a manufacturing plant.
Partner with plant leaders and team members and respond to HR questions and workplace concerns.
Coordinate recruiting, interviewing, selection, and onboarding activities.
Process payroll-related information and assist with benefits administration.
Support employee relations, performance and development programs, training plans, and performance reviews.
Track attendance and support absenteeism management.
Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
Support employee communications, engagement activities, recognition programs, orientations, and town halls.
Assist with compliance, government reporting, unemployment claims, and workers’ compensation processes.
Support safety and environmental initiatives and help ensure company policies and procedures are followed.
Assist with investigations, exit interviews, claims documentation, and return-to-work coordination.
Prepare HR reports and support special HR projects.