HR Specialist I

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.•Lansing, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist I, HR is an entry-level Human Resources role providing approximately equal support across Talent Acquisition and HR administrative and data-management activities. The position supports recruiting coordination, candidate communication, pre-employment and onboarding activities, routine HRIS data entry, employee record maintenance, reporting, and general HR administration. It focuses on accurate and timely execution of established HR processes and offers an opportunity to build foundational Human Resources knowledge. The role is based on-site in Lansing, Michigan, in an office environment within a manufacturing setting. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with possible variation based on business needs. The position reports to the Sr. Manager, HR. LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. describes itself as a global leader in advanced lithium-ion battery technology, with battery solutions for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The company states that it is committed to innovation, quality, safety, and sustainability. It offers eligible employees employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and additional voluntary benefits. Benefit eligibility and plan details are subject to applicable benefit plans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
0–2 years of Human Resources, recruiting, administrative, data-entry, or related experience; relevant education, internships, or professional experience may be considered.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and confidential information.
Strong organization, prioritization, and follow-through.
Accurate data-entry and record-maintenance skills.
Professional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Customer-service mindset and ability to work effectively with employees, candidates, hiring managers, and HR team members.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to learn HR systems, recruiting processes, policies, and compliance requirements.
Problem-solving skills and ability to escalate issues appropriately.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and perform routine computer and administrative work.
Must follow applicable site safety and PPE requirements when entering production or operational areas.

Nice To Haves

Previous internship or entry-level experience in Human Resources, recruiting, HR administration, or a manufacturing environment.
Experience using an HRIS, applicant tracking system, or other employee data system.

Responsibilities

Assist with full-cycle recruiting for hourly production and salaried professional positions under the guidance of the HR Manager or assigned recruiter.
Draft, post, and update job advertisements across approved recruiting channels, including job boards, the company career page, social media, and university or community sources.
Source candidates through job boards, referrals, staffing agencies, career fairs, and other approved channels.
Screen resumes and applications against established job requirements and refer qualified candidates for hiring manager review.
Coordinate interview logistics, including candidate scheduling, interviewer calendars, meeting rooms, and interview materials.
Communicate professionally and promptly with candidates, including interview invitations, status updates, and offer or decline notifications.
Support offer-letter preparation and collection of required hiring documentation under established approval processes.
Coordinate pre-employment activities such as background checks, drug screening, reference checks when required, and completion tracking.
Support new-hire onboarding logistics, including orientation scheduling, workstation or equipment requests, and required documentation.
Support recruiting events, career fairs, open houses, and hiring campaigns.
Maintain recruiting trackers and routine metrics, including open requisitions, candidate pipeline status, time-to-fill, and source of hire.
Support recruiting in compliance with applicable employment laws, company policies, and established hiring procedures.
Enter, update, and maintain employee information in HR systems, including new hires, status changes, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
Perform routine data audits to support accurate and complete employee records and escalate discrepancies as appropriate.
Process and verify routine employment documentation, including Form I-9 and E-Verify when applicable, in accordance with established requirements and deadlines.
Create, organize, and maintain electronic and paper employee records in accordance with record-retention and confidentiality requirements.
Support benefits enrollment administration by collecting required documentation and updating employee records.
Provide accurate HR data on new hires, terminations, status changes, and pay changes to support established payroll processes.
Generate routine HR reports from HR systems and prepare data for review.
Respond to routine employee questions about HR policies, procedures, and general administration, escalating complex matters to the appropriate HR team member.
Prepare routine HR documents and correspondence, including employment verification letters, status-change notices, and onboarding or offboarding forms.
Support offboarding administration, including documentation, equipment-return tracking, and exit-interview scheduling.
Assist with HR audits, compliance reviews, and reporting by gathering, organizing, and validating required data.
Support assigned HR projects and initiatives, including employee engagement activities, policy updates, and training coordination.
Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and in accordance with company requirements.
Maintain work-site cleanliness in accordance with 5S3R Standards: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain; Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain communication and coordination with employees, candidates, hiring managers, vendors, and HR team members.
Follow applicable site safety and PPE requirements when entering production or operational areas.