Human Resources Generalist

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Normal, IL, USA
In-Office
65K-75K Annually
Junior
Automotive
The Role
Supports daily HR operations in a manufacturing environment, including employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, payroll, compliance, performance management, HR metrics, employee engagement, and personnel records. Serves as a resource for employees and leaders, coordinates HR programs and events, maintains confidentiality, and promotes workplace safety and compliance.
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JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a collaborative and employee-focused Human Resources Generalist to support daily HR operations in a manufacturing environment. This role serves as a key resource for employees and leaders, providing support in employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, payroll, and HR programs while helping foster a positive workplace culture.  

 

Key Responsibilities  

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for employee HR-related questions and support.  
  • Assist with employee relations matters, investigations, conflict resolution, and corrective actions.  
  • Support recruiting activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer processing.  
  • Coordinate new hire onboarding, orientations, and employment documentation.  
  • Maintain employee records and process personnel actions, including hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations.  
  • Assist with benefits administration, open enrollment, leave administration, and employee inquiries.  
  • Support payroll processing, timekeeping audits, and attendance tracking.  
  • Partner with leaders on performance management, coaching, and employee development initiatives.  
  • Track HR metrics and support engagement, retention, and continuous improvement programs.  
  • Coordinate employee events, recognition activities, and plant engagement initiatives.  
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, employment laws, and HR procedures.  
  • Maintain confidentiality of employee and business information.  

 

Qualifications  

Required:  

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience.  
  • Minimum of 2 years of Human Resources experience.  
  • Strong knowledge of HR practices, employee relations, and personnel systems.  
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and HRIS systems.  
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.  

Preferred:  

  • Human Resources experience in a manufacturing environment.  
  • Experience administering FMLA and leave programs.  
  • Experience with ADP, Kronos, Workforce Management (WFM), or similar time and attendance systems.  
  • Experience supporting payroll and benefits administration.  

  

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000  

 

Schedule: 2nd Split Shift (Monday-Friday), 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM. 

 

Benefits  

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance  
  • Life and AD&D Insurance  
  • Disability Coverage  
  • 401(k)  
  • Tuition Reimbursement  
  • Paid Vacation  
  • Paid Holidays  

 

Additional Information  

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and meet all employment eligibility requirements.  

 

This position is expected to support and promote all health, safety, and environmental standards, including reporting workplace injuries, incidents, and unsafe conditions.  

 

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be a complete list of duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as business needs require. 

 

PRIMARY LOCATION

Normal

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of Human Resources experience
  • Knowledge of HR practices, employee relations, and personnel systems
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Experience with HRIS systems
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Human Resources experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience administering FMLA and leave programs
  • Experience with ADP, Kronos, Workforce Management, or similar time and attendance systems
  • Experience supporting payroll and benefits administration

Adient Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Adient and has not been reviewed or approved by Adient.

  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching contributions is highlighted, with corporate filings indicating ongoing employer match funding. This provides meaningful long-term savings support for U.S. employees.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and PTO/vacation are included, with indications that PTO levels compare favorably to some peers. Parental/family leave is also available in certain contexts.
  • Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage are offered alongside HSAs/FSAs and protection benefits such as life/AD&D. These elements establish a comprehensive baseline that strengthens the overall package.

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The Company
HQ: Burscheid
12,048 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Adient is a global leader in automotive seating. With approximately 77,000 employees in 32 countries, Adient operates 202 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. Our integrated, in-house skills allow us to take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into more than 19 million vehicles every year.

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