HR Generalist: Payroll, Recruitment & Compliance

Hi-Lex Controls; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hi-Lex Controls is seeking an HR Generalist to support the Corporate HR team in recruitment, payroll coordination for the Hazel Park-Michigan plant, and as a backup for salary payroll. The role spans payroll, HRIS, and employee relations across departments.

Responsibilities include recruitment support, immigration processing, employee engagement, HRIS management, reporting, and training. Strong confidentiality and HR law knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in a human resources function is required.
• Knowledge of HR laws and regulations.
• HR reporting, workforce analytics, and KPI tracking.
• Payroll and timekeeping
• HRIS administration

Responsibilities

• Recruitment Support: review resumes, screen candidates, schedule interviews, assist onboarding.
• Immigration/Visa Processing: manage documentation for work authorization with legal counsel as needed.
• Employee Engagement & Activities: plan and execute employee events to foster a positive workplace culture.
• HRIS Management: maintain and audit employee records in the HRIS system.
• Payroll Processing: weekly payroll for hourly employees; backup for corporate salary payroll.
• Office & Facility Support: manage office supplies and coordinate facility needs.
• Unemployment Insurance Agency Correspondence: respond to claims and coordinate with providers.
• Employee Surveys: coordinate and analyze feedback.
• Employee Relations: investigations, resolve workplace conflicts, support performance matters.
• Reporting: prepare headcount, KPIs, trend analyses.
• Training: coordinate and deliver trainings.
• Health & Safety: support health and safety programs, audits, emergency prep.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

HR software

Data analytics

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Job description

Hi-Lex Controls is seeking an HR Generalist to support the Corporate HR team in recruitment, payroll coordination for the Hazel Park-Michigan plant, and as a backup for salary payroll. The role spans payroll, HRIS, and employee relations across departments.

Responsibilities include recruitment support, immigration processing, employee engagement, HRIS management, reporting, and training. Strong confidentiality and HR law knowledge are essential.