Sr Human Resources Generalist

Garrett Advancing Motion•Plymouth, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Garrett Advancing Motion is a pioneer in automotive powertrain technologies with over 60 years of history, leading the world in technology solutions for various vehicles and equipment. The company supplies technology to major automakers and the global aftermarket. We are seeking a Senior HR Generalist to support all U.S. locations (Michigan, Indiana, and California), based in our Plymouth, Michigan facility. This role will support employees across multiple functions, providing leadership and coaching in HR strategies, processes, and daily generalist support to key business leaders. The Senior HR Generalist will partner with global HR Business Partners and drive HR functional initiatives across the U.S. This position offers a hybrid work schedule: 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and 5 – 7 years of full cycle HR experience, including recruitment, OR MBA / Master’s degree in HR or Labor Relations and 3+ years HR experience.
Proven ability to communicate and operate in a complex global matrixed environment through virtual and face-to-face interactions.
Ability to network effectively within and without the HR community.
Working knowledge of HR, including CA state law.
Experience leading projects within various HR disciplines.
Ability to coach and develop leaders.
Analytical skills to rationalize business concepts and translate them into usable data.
Proficiency in MS Office.

Nice To Haves

Strong organizational skills to ensure key priorities are met or exceeded.
Ability to influence without direct authority.
Experience with Oracle.
Self-directed, highly motivated, able to drive successful outcomes with limited supervision in a complex and highly variable context.
Decisive and assertive with the ability to be flexible and implement creative solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Proactive mindset and attention to detail.
Strong bias for action and commitment to driving results.
Change management experience preferred.
Sigma Green Belt Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Support and provide leadership for HR activities and initiatives for the business in the U.S.
Provide a broad range of HR services including strategic HR plan development, talent management, organization effectiveness, and employee engagement.
Partner with the HRIS team to implement and administer HR software systems (HRIS, payroll, 401(k), benefits administration, performance evaluation).
Lead onboarding and offboarding processes.
Partner with the benefits analyst to process leave-related absences, support employee questions, and ensure compliance with leave laws.
Lead employee relations, including recommending and implementing feedback processes, and supporting employee relations issues.
Partner with the business to ensure employee engagement and achievement of business objectives.
Provide functional expertise and tactical support to managers in staffing, compensation, global mobility, immigration, and performance management.
Facilitate solutions to employee and leadership issues, implement policies and processes, and coach leaders.
Coach managers on personal effectiveness, employee relations, and organizational dynamics.
Champion an environment that encourages learning and employee development.
Work with HR center of excellence to accomplish the HR mission.
Manage the full cycle recruitment process and partner with leaders on onboarding new colleagues.
Liaise with recruitment firms for specific positions.
Develop and implement creative sourcing strategies to attract talent.
Build strategic pipelines for niche roles and maintain a network of prospects.
Support university candidate attraction strategies and drive talent mobility.
Propose continuous improvement ideas within Talent Acquisition and support ongoing initiatives.
Organize company's participation in external hiring events.