HR Generalist — People, Programs & Compliance

Magna International; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International is seeking a Contract Human Resources Generalist to perform a wide range of HR duties, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and HRIS management in a dynamic automotive technology environment.

The role supports payroll processes, immigration-related activities, and policy development while ensuring confidentiality and compliance across the organization. A Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field is required, with Workday/DayForce experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required.
• Preferred Workday and Dayforce experience.

Responsibilities

• Promotes positive employee relations and engagement through effective communication and advocacy.
• Assists with employment inquiries from applicants, employees and supervisors.
• Manages student programs including co-ops and internships and campus partnerships.
• Facilitates enrollment activities for medical, dental, vision and other benefits.
• Administers benefit programs including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement and leaves of absence.
• Maintains HRIS documentation, procedures and user guides.
• Supports immigration-related activities such as visa renewals and work permits.
• Maintains confidentiality of employee information and records.
• Assists in development and communication of HR policies and Employee Handbook.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Self-starter

Project management

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field

Preferred Workday and Dayforce experience

Tools

Workday

DayForce

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Magna International is seeking a Contract Human Resources Generalist to perform a wide range of HR duties, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and HRIS management in a dynamic automotive technology environment.

The role supports payroll processes, immigration-related activities, and policy development while ensuring confidentiality and compliance across the organization. A Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field is required, with Workday/DayForce experience preferred.