HR Generalist

Freudenberg Group; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group is seeking an HR Administrator/Coordinator to manage payroll processes, support onboarding and offboarding, and maintain employee records. You will be a resource for employees and managers, handling HR communications and day-to-day operations in a fast-paced setting.

This role also involves leave coordination, travel administration, wellness activities, and participation in engagement initiatives and HR projects to enhance workplace culture and the employee experience.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of HR experience in an HR Administrator, HR Coordinator, HR Generalist, or related HR role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field required.
• Experience supporting payroll, HRIS administration, employee records management, onboarding, and general HR operations.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices, including documentation, confidentiality, recordkeeping, and compliance.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem‑solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with employees, managers, and partners.
• Proficiency with MS Office and HR tech platforms; Workday and ADP strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer weekly and monthly payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and timely approvals.
• Coordinate leave of absence programs with Compensation & Benefits teams.
• Support onboarding, offboarding, employee records, and HR communications.
• Respond to HR questions and provide administrative support for day‑to‑day HR operations.
• Oversee site travel administration, tracking credits and forfeited funds.
• Lead wellness initiatives, manage budgets, and assist events.
• Support engagement programs, internships, and HR projects to improve processes and culture.

Skills

HR Administration

Employee Relations

Communication skills

MS Office & HRIS

Education

Bachelor’s degree (HR/Business)

Tools

Workday

ADP

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Administer weekly and monthly payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of payroll-related transactions and approvals.
• Coordinate employee leave of absence programs in partnership with the Compensation & Benefits team, providing guidance and support to employees throughout the process.
• Support key HR administrative functions, including new hire orientation, onboarding and offboarding activities, employee records management, and HR communications.
• Serve as a resource for employees and managers by responding to HR-related questions and providing administrative support for day-to-day HR operations.
• Oversee site travel administration, including tracking unused ticket credits and monitoring forfeited travel funds.
• Lead and support employee wellness initiatives by coordinating programs, managing budgets, communicating wellness resources, and assisting with events and activities.
• Support employee engagement programs, internship initiatives, and HR projects that enhance processes, workplace culture, and the overall employee experience.

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of Human Resources experience in an HR Administrator, HR Coordinator, HR Generalist, or related HR role.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field required.
• Experience supporting payroll, HRIS administration, employee records management, onboarding, and general HR operations.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices, including employee documentation, confidentiality requirements, recordkeeping, and workplace compliance.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to effectively support employees, managers, and business partners at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HR technology platforms; experience with Workday and ADP strongly preferred.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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