HR Generalist

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, Inc.; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Bonus Structure

Time Off & Holidays

Health & Retirement

Career Growth & Recognition

Culture & Community

Job summary

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. is seeking an HR Generalist to provide hands-on support to employees, supervisors, and the HR Manager across a range of HR functions in a manufacturing setting.

You will assist with onboarding, attendance and leave administration, benefits, performance management, training, HRIS administration, and compliance, while ensuring confidentiality and contributing to employee engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of HR experience preferred, ideally in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Working knowledge of employee relations, attendance, leaves, benefits, performance, and HR compliance.
• Experience with HRIS systems; Paycom experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to employees and managers regarding HR policies, workplace concerns, and employee relations.
• Assist with investigations, coaching, performance management, and documentation.
• Support onboarding, I-9, personnel files, and employee status changes.
• Assist with attendance, FMLA, disability leaves, and benefits enrollment.
• Maintain HRIS data accuracy and confidentiality of employee information.
• Coordinate training programs and support performance review processes.
• Support employee engagement, recognition programs, and HR initiatives.
• Contribute to audits, policy updates, and HR projects as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Paycom

Job description

At NPAA, we believe our employees are our greatest strength. We are proud to offer a generous and competitive rewards package, including:

• Earned Bonus Structure – attendance bonuses, annual merit increases, and an annual incentive bonus plan.
• Time Off & Holidays – 11 paid holidays each year, plus paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Health & Retirement – comprehensive health and welfare plans, along with a 401(k)program featuring an exceptional company match.
• Career Growth & Recognition – tuition reimbursement, employee recognition programs, and opportunities to grow within the organization.
• Culture & Community – as part of the NPAA family, you’ll enjoy company events throughout the year celebrating and appreciating our employees’ hard work and dedication.

Come join a great team where your contributions matter and your success is our success!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The HR Generalist provides hands-on support to employees, supervisors, managers, and the HR Manager across a variety of HR functions. This position serves as a visible and approachable HR resource and supports employee relations, attendance and leave administration, onboarding, benefits, performance management, training, employee engagement, HRIS administration, compliance, and HR projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a resource to employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, workplace concerns, and employee relations matters.
• Assist with employee investigations, corrective actions, coaching, performance management, and documentation.
• Support new hire onboarding, orientation, I-9 completion, personnel files, and employee status changes.
• Assist with attendance administration and tracking of FMLA, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, ADA accommodations, and other leaves.
• Assist employees with benefits questions, enrollment, and annual open enrollment.
• Maintain accurate employee information, personnel records, and HRIS data.
• Support the annual performance review process and maintain performance documentation.
• Coordinate and track employee and management training programs.
• Support employee engagement, recognition programs, appreciation events, employee communications, and HR initiatives.
• Assist with HR audits, compliance requirements, policies, procedures, and special projects.
• Support employee separation processes, including documentation, company property returns, and exit interviews.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and medical information.
• Partner with the HR Manager and leadership team to improve HR processes and employee experience.
• Perform other HR-related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of HR experience preferred, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of employee relations, attendance, leave administration, benefits, performance management, and HR compliance.
• Experience with HRIS systems; Paycom experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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