HR Generalist

Adient plc; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient plc is looking for a dedicated HR professional to join their team. This role involves managing compliance with labor laws, providing employee support, and conducting HR investigations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year HR experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to employee relations.

The position is based in Bridgewater Interiors II, offering an engaging work environment focused on collaborative efforts and employee engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of related HR experience.
• Proficiency in FMLA, EEOC, and ADA compliance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer compliance with labor laws.
• Conduct investigations and resolve issues.
• Participate in recruiting and onboarding processes.
• Maintain employee records and employee relations.

Skills

HR experience

Employee counseling

Compliance knowledge

Investigation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant degree or certification

Job description

Shift schedule: 3rd shift — Sunday through Thursday, 10:15 p.m. to 6:15 a.m. Minimum experience: At least 1 year of related HR experience.

Regulatory Compliance & Employee Support

• Administer and ensure compliance with FMLA, EEOC, ADA, and other applicable laws.
• Assist with maintaining accurate employee records in the HRIS.
• Provide employee counseling on work‑related and personal matters as needed.
• Handle routine HR inquiries and manage them through completion.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for HR policy and process guidance, escalating to COEs when appropriate.

Investigations & Issue Resolution

• Conduct investigations as needed.
• Identify issues related to product, process, or quality systems.
• Recommend solutions through established channels and verify implementation.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Participate in the hiring process, including interviewing, coordinating background checks, and contributing to hiring decisions.
• Conduct HR transactions such as orientation, leaves of absence, and exit meetings.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Maintain a positive departmental image with all employees.
• Support and implement positive employee relations programs.
• Coordinate plant welfare activities such as events, outings, and celebrations.
• Serve as a technical adviser to employee involvement teams.
• Maintain strong relationships within the community.

Compensation, Benefits & Reporting

• Conduct the annual wage and benefit survey, analyze results, and submit recommendations.
• Collect, analyze, and prepare HR scorecards, dashboards, and visual reports.
• Perform root‑cause analysis to identify performance gaps and recommend process improvements.

Training & Development

• Assist with developing and delivering training programs.
• Continue building HR expertise through seminars, courses, and professional development opportunities.

Process Improvement & Documentation

• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency in HR service delivery.
• Develop and maintain clear documentation for procedures, workflows, and reports.
• Support departmental HR projects and initiatives as needed.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain 5S standards in the work area.
• Support affirmative action requirements.
• Develop and implement special projects to enhance the work environment.
• Hold the authority and responsibility to stop the production line if a safety or quality issue arises.
• Perform all other tasks assigned by the Human Resources Manager.

PRIMARY LOCATION Bridgewater Interiors II Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat‑making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com.