HR Development & Recruiting Specialist

Magna International Limited; Alto (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting is seeking an HR Development & Recruiting professional to coordinate internal and external recruiting, conduct interviews, manage onboarding, and maintain accurate employee records. The role emphasizes partnering with staffing agencies, converting temporary workers, and ensuring HR policy compliance.

You will support onboarding activities, training, orientation, and audits while working closely with department leaders to drive a positive employee experience

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in Human Resources, recruiting, onboarding, or employee relations preferred.
• Experience working with staffing agencies and temporary workforce management is strongly preferred.
• Manufacturing or production environment experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal and external candidate interviews for hourly and salaried positions.
• Coordinate interview schedules and candidate communications.
• Maintain candidate tracking and hiring documentation.
• Support recruitment events, job fairs, and community outreach initiatives as needed.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for temporary staffing agencies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with staffing partners.
• Monitor temporary employee performance, attendance, and eligibility for conversion.
• Coordinate and process temporary-to-permanent employee conversions.
• Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately and timely.
• Manage the complete onboarding process for new hires.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements and onboarding activities.
• Prepare and distribute onboarding materials and new hire paperwork.
• Organize and facilitate new employee orientation sessions.
• Ensure a welcoming and positive first-day experience for all new employees.
• Partner with department leaders to support successful employee integration and retention.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company employment regulations.
• Complete regular audits of employee files and HR documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee records within HR systems.
• Verify and process employment documentation, policy acknowledgments, and onboarding forms.
• Support internal and external audits as required.
• Protect the confidentiality of employee information.
• Respond to employee questions regarding onboarding, policies, benefits, and HR processes.
• Assist with employee status changes and personnel transactions.
• Support HR programs, initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
• Generate reports and maintain HR metrics as needed.
• Provide administrative support for various HR functions and special projects.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities outlined above, as well as other related responsibilities and assignments as directed by management or authorized personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

HR compliance

Communication

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

Associate/Bachelor’s in HR/Business Admin

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS systems

Job description

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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:

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML’s expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Job Responsibilities:

Job Summary

The Human Resources Development & Recruiting role plays a critical role in creating a positive and engaging employee experience from the first point of contact through successful onboarding and integration into the organization. This position is responsible for coordinating internal and external recruiting activities, conducting interviews, managing temporary employee conversions, supporting new hire onboarding and orientation programs, ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures, and maintaining accurate employee records. The ideal candidate is passionate about employee onboarding, relationship building, organization, and delivering exceptional support to new hires, hiring managers, and staffing partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct internal and external candidate interviews for hourly and salaried positions.

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and candidate requirements.

• Coordinate interview schedules and candidate communications.

• Maintain candidate tracking and hiring documentation.

• Support recruitment events, job fairs, and community outreach initiatives as needed.

• Serve as the primary HR contact for temporary staffing agencies.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with staffing partners.

• Monitor temporary employee performance, attendance, and eligibility for conversion.

• Coordinate and process temporary-to-permanent employee conversions.

• Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately and timely.

• Manage the complete onboarding process for new hires.

• Coordinate pre-employment requirements and onboarding activities.

• Prepare and distribute onboarding materials and new hire paperwork.

• Organize and facilitate new employee orientation sessions.

• Ensure a welcoming and positive first-day experience for all new employees.

• Partner with department leaders to support successful employee integration and retention.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company employment regulations.

• Complete regular audits of employee files and HR documentation.

• Maintain accurate employee records within HR systems.

• Verify and process employment documentation, policy acknowledgments, and onboarding forms.

• Support internal and external audits as required.

• Protect the confidentiality of employee information.

• Respond to employee questions regarding onboarding, policies, benefits, and HR processes.

• Assist with employee status changes and personnel transactions.

• Support HR programs, initiatives, and employee engagement activities.

• Generate reports and maintain HR metrics as needed.

• Provide administrative support for various HR functions and special projects.

• Perform all duties and responsibilities outlined above, as well as other related responsibilities and assignments as directed by management or authorized personnel.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in Human Resources, recruiting, onboarding, or employee relations preferred.
• Experience working with staffing agencies and temporary workforce management is strongly preferred.
• Manufacturing or production environment experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Passion for creating an exceptional onboarding and employee experience.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance requirements, and HR best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Preferred Characteristics

• Positive, customer-service-focused attitude.
• Highly organized with strong follow-through.
• Passionate about helping employees feel welcomed and supported.
• Skilled at building partnerships with staffing agencies, hiring managers, and employees.
• Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Comfortable interacting with employees at all organizational levels.

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.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

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.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting