HR Generalist

Standard Motor Products, Inc.; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Motor Products, Inc. in Shawnee, Kansas, is seeking an HR Generalist to manage payroll, benefits, and employee engagement activities. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field and 3-5 years of relevant experience.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office, and be bi-lingual in English and Spanish. This position supports a vibrant company culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Generalist or similar role required.
• Experience in an HR department is preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll and manage benefits for workforce.
• Conduct new hire orientation and onboarding.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communications

Computer skills including HRIS and Microsoft Office

Bi-Lingual in English and Spanish

Time management skills

Clerical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Established in 1919 and traded on the NYSE, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive replacement parts utilized in the maintenance, repair, and service of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket. Additionally, SMP provides customized solutions for vehicle control and thermal management products in diversified end markets represented by its Engineered Solutions segment.

Globally, SMP employs over 6,000 employees across nearly 40 manufacturing, distribution, and engineering facilities and offices located in North America, Europe and Asia. SMP sells its products primarily to automotive aftermarket retailers, program distribution groups, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and original equipment service part operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.

Under the general direction of the Human Resources Manager, perform all assigned HR and related tasks in a timely and accurate manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties including but not limited to processing weekly payroll for workforce, benefits, leaves, talent management, workers comp, onboarding, training as required.
• Track time, attendance and headcount reporting
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments.
• Participate and develop employee engagement activities that help build company culture
• Interact with employees and answer questions
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Conduct new hire orientation and onboarding for new employees
• Manage hiring process by sorting resumes, screening applications, scheduling interviews, and candidate communication
• Coordinate temporary employee staffing
• Update HRIS as necessary and run required reports
• Prepare and maintain badges and door entry database
• Maintain bulletin boards
• Complete projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience required
• Proven experience as an HR Generalist or similar role required. A minimum of three to five years of experience is strongly preferred.
• Bi-Lingual in English and Spanish is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communications
• Demonstrated computer skills to include HRIS and Microsoft Office
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated clerical skills
• Prior experience working in an HR department
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Other physical demands: sitting, standing and walking; occasional bending/stooping; exposure to hot, cold, and dust
• May require work during seasonal demands on alternate shift including evenings and weekends

Standard Motor Products is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.