HR Generalist

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

Job summary

Thornley Corporate Solutions Ltd is seeking an HR Generalist for an automotive manufacturing site. The role is on-site at the Howell plant, partnering with production leadership to deliver broad HR services across the employee lifecycle.

The successful candidate will manage employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and HR administration in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or plant environments.
• On-site plant-based HR role with hands-on involvement.
• Strong foundation in employee relations, recruitment, compliance, and HR administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard HRIS/ATS systems.
• SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR contact for plant managers and shop-floor teams; enforce policies.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and training pathways for production and support roles.
• Partner with operations on performance management, coaching, and succession planning.
• Administer site compensation and benefits, maintain HRIS data, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support headcount planning and workforce adjustments for new programs and volume changes.

Skills

Manufacturing HR experience

Employee relations

Full-cycle recruitment

HR administration

HRIS/ATS proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS/ATS software

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.