General Administration & Workplace Operations Lead

Hyundai Translead; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai Translead in Joliet, IL seeks an Associate General Administration Manager to lead site services, workplace operations, and employee support programs, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient business operations across manufacturing facilities. You will partner with Operations, HR, EHS, Finance and IT to optimize administrative processes, vendor performance, and workforce readiness.

This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on supervision of admin staff and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience supporting business operations, site administration, manufacturing support operations, workplace services, vendor management, or administrative operations.
• Experience coordinating multiple operational service providers.
• Experience identifying operational issues and implementing practical solutions.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, logistics, distribution, construction, startup, or operational environments.
• Greenfield manufacturing facility experience.
• Manufacturing startup experience.
• Operational readiness experience.
• Site administration experience within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Employee services administration experience.
• Workforce support program administration experience.
• Experience coordinating multiple site service providers and employee-facing operational programs.
• Experience supporting workforce growth and large-scale facility expansion activities.
• Automotive or industrial manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Support administrative services, workplace operations, and business support functions.
• Coordinate and oversee vendor-delivered services including security, janitorial, food services, transportation support, landscaping, office services, and other site support functions.
• Support workplace operations, workforce support programs, and employee-facing site services.
• Ensure service providers meet established service expectations, quality standards, and performance objectives.
• Partner with Operations, HR, EHS, Finance, IT, Procurement, and Site Leadership to support operational requirements and business objectives.
• Identify operational issues and coordinate timely resolution.
• Monitor service performance metrics and implement corrective action when necessary.
• Develop, maintain, and improve administrative procedures, operational standards, and site support processes.
• Maintain appropriate documentation, vendor records, contracts, invoices, and service-related information.
• Support workforce growth initiatives, startup activities, operational readiness projects, and ongoing business operations.
• Promote a customer-focused culture emphasizing responsiveness, professionalism, safety, accountability, and service excellence.
• Oversee employee support programs, workplace services, and site-based employee experience initiatives that contribute to a positive and productive work environment.
• Coordinate site-wide employee activities, recognition programs, community events, and workplace experience initiatives in partnership with HR and business leadership.
• Ensure workplace services, employee amenities, and administrative support programs effectively support workforce engagement and operational objectives.

Skills

Operations management

Vendor management

Workforce planning

Site administration

Manufacturing support

Operational readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Hyundai Translead in Joliet, IL seeks an Associate General Administration Manager to lead site services, workplace operations, and employee support programs, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient business operations across manufacturing facilities. You will partner with Operations, HR, EHS, Finance and IT to optimize administrative processes, vendor performance, and workforce readiness.

This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on supervision of admin staff and cross-functional