HR Generalist

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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
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.
Job Responsibilities:
NIGHT SHIFT 7:00PM-4:00AM
Position Summary: Responsible for providing a high level of customer service support and partnership with employees and site leadership in response to inquiries and concerns. The HR Generalist will own and/or provide support for core processes including employee relations, engagement, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, policy adherence and interpretation, benefits, FMLA, ADA, payroll, investigations, and maintenance of employee data in HR systems.
Position Responsibilities:

• Ensure a safe work environment and compliance with all EHS policies and procedures is sustained.
• Ensure conformance to IATF 16949 quality management standards is sustained. Maintain process procedures and documentation as applicable. Identify and suggest changes to procedures as appropriate.
• Employee Relations:
  • Investigate and find resolution for employee concerns in a timely fashion. Ensure resolution is fair and consistent and complies with Magna Charter & Principles.
  • Support leadership with disciplinary process to ensure fairness and consistency. Participate in discussions at a final or termination level of disciplinary process.
  • Maintain high profile presence on production floor to assist employees and address concerns.
  • Foster an environment of positive employee engagement and trust.
  • Provide translation support (if bi-lingual).
• Employee Engagement:
  • Maintain communications for various forms of media including television screens, newsletters, Magna apps, bulletin boards, etc.
  • Coordinate and participate in various employee activities such as employee recognition, site celebrations, apparel orders, etc.
  • Coordinate and participate in activities that focus on employee retention. Examples: stay interviews, small group meetings, etc.
• Recruiting:
  • Facilitate requisition process, create job postings, coordinate and participate in interviews, and coordinates candidate hiring process.
  • Maintain communication with hiring team of progress being made in filling position(s).
  • Attend career fairs.
  • Creates and/or maintain student programs such as interns, co-ops, etc. Build relationships with schools and universities.
• Onboarding & Offboarding:
  • Coordinate the onboarding process for new hires which includes participates or supports new hire orientation, ensuring workspaces are available and ready at start of assignment, new hire paperwork, performing E-Verify, etc. Coordinate new hire data entry with shared service team.
  • Conduct exit interviews. Maintain termination data and analyze for trends.
• Performance Management:
  • Ensure hourly performance reviews are completed in a timely fashion and provide clear and thorough feedback.
• Policy Adherence and Guidance:
  • Support employees at all levels of the organization with interpretation and administration of HR related policies and processes to ensure fairness and consistency.
  • Lead by example and ensure self-compliance with all policies and procedures.
  • Participate and support with the administration and updating of policies and procedures.
• Benefit Administration:
  • Administer all benefit programs and serve as a resource on benefit questions or concerns.
  • Administer FMLA, STD, LTD, ADA and LOA programs.
  • Lead and/or support annual Open Enrollment process.
• HRIS and Payroll System Maintenance:
  • HRIS = Workday (accuracy)
  • Payroll & Timekeeping = Ceridian Dayforce (accuracy)
  • Coordinating processing weekly payroll and semi-monthly payroll with shared service team.
  • Initiates hourly pay adjustments as defined for hourly compensation process.
• Maintain employee files (digital and non-digital).
• Professionalism and Confidentiality:
  • Role model ethical standards, professionalism, and code of conduct.
  • Lead by example and instill high standards of professionalism from others.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all aspects of HR.
• Training & development:
  • Complete assigned trainings within identified deadlines.
  • Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local employment practices and labor laws.
  • Conduct training or workshops on identified topics as applicable.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Propose new ways to make processes become automated and digitalized.
  • Facilitate or participate in projects involving other HR team members or cross functional team members. May require team meetings outside of normal business hours to ensure participation of all members.
• Employee Meetings:
  • Support and /or participate in monthly plant wide employee meetings.
• Assist HR Manager:
  • Projects, audits, reports, programs, KPIs, etc.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 3+ years HR related experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment and labor laws.
• Previous manufacturing experience with employee population of 300+ employees.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Able to work flexible hours to support 24/7 operation.
• Willing and able to travel.
• High degree of professional maturity, integrity, ability to maintain confidential information and data.
• Owning responsibilities from cradle to grave. Is self-motivating, takes initiative, and works independently. Ability to thinking analytically and strategically and devise initiatives to move the organization forward.
• Ability to confront issues and resolve conflict while demonstrating diplomacy and tactfulness and controlling emotions.
• Ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex, difficult and emotional issues. Must have the ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems and issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations or government law.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
• Customer focused with strong execution skills and results oriented. Ability to lead by influence vs direct authority. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees at all levels of the organization including, employees, management staff, and corporate personnel. Provides follow-through to ensure customer needs are met.
• Effective at managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines in a fast paced, dynamic, fluid environment. Understands urgency and completes tasks timely, efficiently and accurately. Time management skills are essential.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience working in Automotive industry.
• HR Professional Certification from SHRM or HRCI.
• Working knowledge of Workday and Dayforce programs.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish, Ukrainian, or Russian.

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of the work required inherent in the job. Other duties may be assigned from time to time in order to support business needs.
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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Notice regarding the use of AI:
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system.
These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team.
Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Seating