Employee Operations (LOA, Worker's Comp, Immigration) Specialist

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc.; Superior Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical premiums

Employer-paid disability

Generous paid time off

Global environment

Competitive salaries

Retirement planning benefits

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Hyundai America Techincal Center Inc is seeking an HR professional specializing in employee leave, compliance, and immigration to manage complex cases from notification through return to work.

The role requires hands-on HR experience with sensitive matters, strong case management, and the ability to coordinate with internal teams and third-party administrators across multiple U.S. locations. Great process documentation and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4-8 years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience with leave, accommodations, workers' comp or immigration.
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, workers' comp, and related requirements.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information appropriately.
• Strong case management, organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Administer leaves of absence, including FMLA and other programs.
• Coordinate ADA accommodations and required documentation.
• Manage workers' compensation claims from report to resolution.
• Serve as HR point of contact with partners and third-party admins.
• Maintain confidential records and ensure policy compliance.
• Track metrics related to leave, accommodations, workers' comp, and immigration.
• Develop SOPs, forms, and resources; educate managers and employees.
• Collaborate with HR partners across Payroll, Benefits, Safety, Legal.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Strong attention to detail

Case management

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Follow-through

Multi-stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Case-management systems

Job description

JOB TITLE

Hyundai America Techincal Center Inc, (HATCI) is looking for an HR professional who specializes in Employee Leave, Compliance & Immigration. The HR Operations specialist is responsible for administering employee leave, workplace accommodations, workers' compensation, and employment-based immigration processes. This position independently manages employee cases, coordinates with internal and external partners, maintains accurate and confidential documentation, and provides employees and leaders with clear guidance throughout each process.

The ideal candidate has hands-on HR experience managing sensitive and complex employee matters, strong case management and organizational skills, and the ability to effectively coordinate multiple cases, deadlines, and stakeholders.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Leave of Absence & FMLA

• Administer employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, medical, parental, personal, military, and other applicable leave programs.
• Manage leave cases from initial notification through return to work, ensuring timely communication and accurate documentation.
• Review leave requests and supporting documentation to determine eligibility and appropriate next steps.
• Track leave usage, certifications, extensions, return-to-work documentation, and required deadlines.
• Partner with employees, managers, HR, Payroll, Benefits, and third-party administrators to coordinate leave-related matters.
• Maintain accurate and confidential leave records and support consistent application of company policies and applicable requirements.

ADA & Workplace Accommodations

• Partner with employees, managers, HR, and other stakeholders to evaluate and implement appropriate accommodations.
• Obtain, review, and maintain required accommodation documentation.
• Monitor approved accommodations and coordinate modifications when appropriate.
• Identify situations in which accommodations, leave, and return-to-work processes overlap and coordinate accordingly.

Workers' Compensation

• Coordinate workers' compensation claims from initial reporting through case resolution.
• Serve as an HR point of contact for employees, managers, insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and other partners.
• Monitor claim status, work restrictions, lost time, transitional work, and return-to-work activity.
• Maintain accurate and timely workers' compensation records and documentation.
• Coordinate with internal partners to support appropriate return-to-work arrangements.
• Identify and coordinate cases involving overlapping workers' compensation, leave, and accommodation considerations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain organized and confidential employee, medical, and immigration records.
• Track and report key metrics related to leave, accommodations, workers' compensation, and immigration cases.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, documentation, case management, and employee communication.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, forms, employee resources, and process documentation.
• Educate employees and managers on applicable HR processes and responsibilities.
• Partner cross-functionally with HR Business Partners, Benefits, Payroll, Safety, Legal, and other teams as needed.
• Support HR compliance reviews and audits.
• Participate in additional HR projects and initiatives as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 4-8 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience supporting one or more of the following areas: leave administration, workplace accommodations, workers' compensation, or employment-based immigration.
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, and related employment requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information appropriately.
• Strong case management, organizational, documentation, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and professional judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using HRIS or case-management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a corporate, automotive, engineering, manufacturing, or technical environment.
• Experience working with third-party leave or workers' compensation administrators.
• Experience partnering with immigration counsel on L-1 or other employment-based immigration matters.
• Experience supporting employees across multiple U.S. locations or states.
• Experience developing HR procedures, SOPs, reports, or compliance tracking tools.

WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU

• Zero dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick and abundant holidays
• A global environment that fosters diversity
• Competitive salaries
• Retirement savings and planning benefits
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts

OTHER DETAILS

Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.