HR Generalist

Thornley Corporate Solutions Ltd; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Thornley Corporate Solutions Ltd is seeking an on-site HR Generalist for an automotive manufacturing site in Howell, MI. The role partners with plant leadership to deliver HR services across the employee lifecycle and requires a hands-on presence on the plant floor.

You will manage employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance coaching, and compliance while supporting workforce planning for site growth in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing/plant environment experience preferred.
• Hands-on, site-based HR presence required.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, recruiting, and compliance.
• Experience with HRIS/ATS and administrative HR tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operational HR & Employee Relations: primary HR contact for plant managers and shop-floor teams; apply company policies consistently.
• Full-Cycle Recruitment & Onboarding: lead hiring for production and site support roles; oversee onboarding.
• Performance & Manager Coaching: support leaders on evaluations, development, and corrective actions.
• Compliance & HR Administration: manage site compensation/benefits, HRIS data, and regulatory compliance.
• Workforce Planning & Site Growth: assist with headcount planning and adjustments for new programs.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

Recruitment

Onboarding

Performance coaching

Compliance

HR administration

MS Office

HRIS

ATS

Education

Not specified

Tools

MS Office

Job description

HR Generalist , Automotive Manufacturing

Role: HR Generalist
Industry: Automotive Manufacturing / Tier-1 Supplier
Location: Howell, Michigan (On-site / Plant-based)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Compensation: $57,000 – $62,000 / year

The Opportunity

I am currently recruiting a hands-on HR Generalist on behalf of an established international Tier-1 automotive manufacturing business at their facility in Howell, MI.

They need an operational, site-based HR professional on the ground to partner closely with plant leadership, support production teams, and deliver a comprehensive HR service across the employee lifecycle.

If you enjoy working on the plant floor, collaborating directly with operations, and managing a broad generalist remit in a fast-paced environment, this will be an excellent fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational HR & Employee Relations: Act as the primary HR point of contact for plant managers, shift supervisors, and plant floor teams; address day-to-day employee relations and ensure consistent application of company policies.
• Full-Cycle Recruitment & Onboarding: Lead hiring across plant production and professional site support roles; oversee orientation, onboarding, and initial training pathways.
• Performance & Manager Coaching: Partner with operational leaders on performance evaluations, talent development, succession planning, and corrective actions.
• Compliance & HR Administration: Administer site compensation and benefits, maintain HRIS data integrity, compile workforce metrics, and ensure adherence to local, state, and federal employment regulations and workplace safety standards.
• Workforce Planning & Site Growth: Support headcount planning and workforce adjustments connected to new program launches and plant volume increases.

What We Are Looking For

• Manufacturing Experience: Demonstrated HR experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or plant environment (automotive supplier experience is highly advantageous).
• Plant-Floor Presence: Comfortable and eager to work fully on-site and engage directly with production and shop-floor teams.
• Core Competencies: Practical grounding in employee relations, full-cycle recruiting, compliance, and core HR administration.
• Systems: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard HRIS/ATS software.
• Certifications (Advantageous): SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification is a plus.