Human Resources Generalist - C Crew

Job Number: 69040
Group: Magna Seating
Division: LM Manufacturing - Joint Venture with Magna Seating
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: Detroit, MI
Group Description
This position will be a part of a new start-up Joint Venture between LM Manufacturing and Magna Seating. The Seating JIT Assembly plant is located in the Detroit, Michigan.
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.
Role Summary
Under the direction of the Human Resources Manager the Human Resources Generalist will perform HR related activities in some or all of the following functional areas: staffing, benefits, compensation, employee relations, and training. Assists in maintaining a positive employee relations environment. Ensures prompt, efficient and courteous response to all employee relations issues.
Key Responsibilities

• Administers employee benefit programs (i.e. medical, dental, vision, life, disability and retirement) including but not limited to facilitating annual open enrollment process; facilitating initial enrollment meetings; processing enrollment/change forms and payroll deductions, and COBRA compliance.
• Manages the attendance count system.
• Assists with administering and tracking all leaves of absences.
• Assists with staffing requirements including, but not limited to processing Position Approval Requisitions (PARs)/Recruiting Authorizations (RAs); screening, testing, interviewing and selecting external job applicants; and processing internal job postings,
• Facilitates new hire orientation including processing new hire paperwork and issuing badges.
• Responds to unemployment claims.
• Conducts exit interviews.
• Maintains HRIS records and compile reports from databases.
• Oversees the issuance and billing of employees' uniforms.
• Generates and processes Employee Change Notices (ECNs) for job and pay changes.
• Assembles and maintains all employee personnel records, files and information, in compliance with legal requirements and company needs.
• Consults with management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day HR related issues, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Assist with guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Assist with identifying training needs for employees.
• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Assists HR Manager as necessary.
• Displays a positive attitude towards safety, works safely and follows all the Company's safety policies and procedures./
• Complies with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with company policies, the Occupational Health & Safety Act. and the Michigan Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Ensures all employees and visitors have a safe environment in that safety and housekeeping standards are maintained; and all hazards, unsafe actions, or unsafe conditions have been identified, corrected, and/or eliminated.
• Responds to and investigates all reports of injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately.
• Takes an active part in the division's safety program by performing regular workplace inspections, effectively investigates accidents/incidents promptly, and assists in meeting or exceeding the division's safety goals.
• Complete other duties as assigned

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of direct human resources experience with increasing responsibility.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team oriented, communicates well with others and able to interact with people at all levels and departments.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint software.
• Working knowledge of HRIS database systems; and Federal and State employment laws.

Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Nearest Major Market: Detroit