HR Generalist I- Michigan

HL Mando America Corporation; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

HL Mando America Corporation in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an HR Generalist to support employee relations, compliance, onboarding, recruiting and training. The role requires a proactive professional with 3–5 years of HR experience, a bachelor's degree, and knowledge of employment laws.

You will partner with leadership to foster a compliant, inclusive culture and effective HR processes. This on-site position offers a competitive salary and benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO

Qualifications

• Three to five years of HR experience or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Knowledge of immigration and visa processes preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Compliance: ensure compliance with labor/employment laws and internal policies; participate in audits.
• Leave of absences: coordinate FMLA, personal, disability leaves; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Employee relations: respond to questions or concerns; participate in disciplinary meetings and investigations.
• Onboarding: schedule orientation; collect paperwork; complete I-9s.
• Performance management: coach managers on feedback, PIPs, development conversations.
• HR data analytics: maintain HR data accuracy and monthly analyses.
• Recruiting: interview and hire; collaborate with managers on required skills.
• Training: track and report training participation; maintain records for audits.
• Immigration & compliance: coordinate with immigration counsel on H-1B, PERM, etc.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Judgment

Performance skills

Personal characteristics

Problem solving

Written communication

Employment law knowledge

Confidentiality

MS Office

HRIS/ADP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP

HRIS

Job description

Job Summary:

The HR Generalist is a key member of the Human Resources team, responsible for supporting all areas of HR including employee relations, legal and regulatory compliance, performance management, leave of absences, recruitment, onboarding, training, and policy administration.

This role requires a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multitasking environment and demonstrates strong initiative in improving processes, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring full compliance with employment laws. The HR Generalist supports both employees and leadership while fostering a positive and inclusive culture.

Key Responsibilities (other Duties May Be Assigned As Needed)

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with labor/employment laws, regulations, and internal policies to minimize risk. Participate in internal audits.
• Leave of Absences: Coordinate employee leave requests (e.g., FMLA, personal, disability, ESTA), ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Employee Relations: Assist in managing team member relations by responding to questions, issues, or concerns. Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations and investigations.
• Onboarding: Coordinate and schedule new hire orientation, conduct orientation for all newly hired employees; collect new hire paperwork, complete I9s, and maintain records as needed.
• Performance Management: Facilitate performance management activities, including coaching managers on effective feedback, performance improvement plans (PIPs), and development conversations.
• HR Data Analytics: Responsible for maintaining data accuracy within HR systems and compiling data analytics on a monthly cadence.
• Recruiting: Interviews and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Training: Track, document, and report on training participation and compliance using HRIS/LMS systems, maintaining accurate records for audits and regulatory purposes.
• Immigration & Compliance: Partner with outside immigration counsel to support H-1B, PERM, and other employment-based immigration processes, ensuring timely document preparation and internal coordination.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of previous or related experience in the HR function
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
• Knowledge of immigration and visa processes is strongly preferred
• Prefer HR professional capable of working independently with minimal supervision

Skills And Competencies

• Interpersonal Skills (teamwork, customer orientation)
• Communication (verbal communication, listening, written communication)
• Judgment and Thinking (judgment and decision making)
• Performance Skills (accuracy with detail, planning and organizing, efficiency)
• Personal Characteristics (motivation and commitment, flexibility, assertiveness, self-management, ability to take direction)
• Problem Solving (anticipate/identify and solve problems)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation delivery
• Must have understanding of federal, state and local employment laws and practices
• Must have the ability maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Strong Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) suite skills
• Proficient in ADP or other HRIS systems strongly preferred

Working Conditions:

This position typically operates in an office environment.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.

Remote Work:

Not Eligible for Hybrid Remote Work Schedule

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes health, dental & vision insurance, life insurance and other supplemental benefits, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

HL Mando is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability status.