HR Generalist: Payroll, Onboarding & Employee Experience

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

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.