HR Generalist

Magna International, Inc; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Electronics in Michigan seeks an HR Generalist to act as primary contact for employees, guiding supervisors and managers on policies and procedures. You will recruit, hire, and staff plant and office positions, maintain job data in the HR systems, and support employee relations and training initiatives.

You will also be responsible for handling workers' compensation matters, event planning, and ensuring policy compliance across three shifts, leveraging cross-functional collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business-related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years' experience in human resources or related field; or equivalent.
• Strong employee relations skills with 3+ years of experience, including investigations.

Responsibilities

• Recruits and hires for open positions and supports staffing for plant and office roles.
• Drafts and maintains job postings and descriptions; ensures policy alignment.
• Manages personnel placement, layoffs, shift changes, and disciplinary actions.
• Partners with managers on training needs for shop floor and technical positions.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

HR generalist

Employee relations

Confidentiality

Project leadership

Manufacturing environment

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Workday

Dayforce

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business related field

Tools

Workday

Dayforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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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:

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.

Job Responsibilities:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The human resources generalist acts as the primary contact for employees on issues regarding Magna Electronics policies and procedures in support of all supervisors and the Human Resources Manager. Provides guidance, counsel, and problem-solving support to supervisors, teams, and individuals on the shop floor. Assumes responsibility for employee recruitment, hiring, and staffing for plant and office positions. Processes a variety of complex information including, but not limited to, employment, pay changes, department changes, etc. in Workday. Maintains accuracy of plant and office job titles in system by updating corresponding data. Assists in maintaining and distributing current employee information, policy and procedure manuals and other communications. Assists with responsibility for cases involving workers' compensation and physically restricted employees. Responsible for planning and coordinating employee events, maintaining communication boards, and handling employee relations issues. Responsible for partnering with managers and departments on training needs within the organization as it pertains to the shop floor and technical positions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in business related field with demonstrated understanding of human resource laws, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years' experience in human resources or related field; or equivalent.
• Strong employee relation skills with 3+ years of employee relations experience, focusing on investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to handle matters of confidentiality discreetly and work with employees on issues requiring varying degrees of sensitivity.
• Demonstrated broad understanding of human resources principles, practices, and procedures. Able make decisions under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex projects and programs. Researches and recommends new programs, coordinates necessary resources for programs and projects, and manages timing and implementation of new programs and projects.
• Experience in a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
• Proven experience working with cross functional teams to complete daily tasks and projects.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members, supervisors, and other employees.
• Knowledge/experience of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), Workday and Dayforce.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify and troubleshoot issues that may arise.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

• Recruits and hires new employees for open positions. Performs all primary production staffing functions. Works with Human Resources Manager in recruiting for all jobs at assigned location(s). Assists supervisors in job selections.
• Composes job postings that correspond to supervisors' needs. Coordinates and approves job postings at all levels. Works with Human Resources staff evaluating and maintaining job descriptions.
• Manages personnel placement function. Coordinates efforts with other Personnel Administrators to handle placement of people through layoffs, assigning temporary jobs, shift changes, etc.
• Identifies, recommends, and implements solutions for work related problems. Provide support to management in disciplinary actions up to and including separations, performance management, and conflict resolution situations. Works with supervisors to provide advice, ensure consistency of policy implementation and documentation, and monitor practices to ensure compliance with the law.
• Participates in ongoing development, communication, and implementation of new programs and policies. Assists other staff as assigned.
• Responsible for creating monthly employee newsletter, planning and coordinating employee events, maintaining communication boards, and handling employee relations issues.
• Maintains employee's files and databases.
• Other duties as assigned by management
• Ability to work core hours but flex time to time to support all employee meetings across three shifts.

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 Electronics