HR Leadership Development Program

Faurecia; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia North America invites applications for the role of Human Resources Generalist within our Leadership Development Program (LDP). As a member of this program, you will embark on a journey of long-term growth and development with Forvia.

Spanning three years, the LDP is designed to draw upon the candidate’s academic background and is tailored to the individual’s needs, capabilities, and goals. With two or three 12-month rotations across various Forvia facilities, the candidate will gain a

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or a related discipline.
• Expected graduation between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Knowledge of fundamental HR principles and concepts.
• Willingness to relocate at the conclusion of each rotation.

Responsibilities

• Engaging proactively with assigned employee population daily.
• Help develop impactful employee engagement strategies.
• Tracking, analyzing, and reporting data to aid in decision-making.
• Support with recruitment and onboarding.
• Perform generalist functions as assigned from HR team members.
• Assist with training and development of hourly and salary populations through Learning Lab scheduling, facilitation, and analytics.

Skills

HR principles

Communication

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in HR, Labor Relations, or related

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

FORVIA comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA. With over 300 industrial sites and 77 R&D centers, 150,000 people, including more than 35,000 engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen.

Forvia North America invites applications for the role of Human Resources Generalist within our Leadership Development Program (LDP). As a member of this program, you will embark on a journey of long-term growth and development with Forvia. Spanning three years, the LDP is designed to draw upon the candidate’s academic background and is tailored to the individual’s needs, capabilities, and goals. With two or three 12-month rotations across various Forvia facilities, the candidate will gain a wide range of diverse experiences. Upon successful completion of the program, the candidate will be placed in a permanent key position within their core field.

Expectations in the Program

• Develop your leadership and decision-making skills through various project assignments and daily responsibilities.
• Gain cross-cultural exposure and experience.
• Receive mentorship from an expert within your core discipline.
• Build an extensive professional network within the organization.
• Participate in training sessions and workshops.

Position And Environment

The 1 st rotation, spanning 12 months, will be based in a Forvia facility, such as a Manufacturing Plant or Technical Center. Subsequent rotations will be based on aspirations, business needs, and performance evaluations. Examples of potential roles include HR Generalist, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Training and Development specialist, among others. These roles could take place within different plants, technical centers, or our North America headquarters.

Your Main Missions Will Be

• Engaging proactively with assigned employee population daily.
• Help develop impactful employee engagement strategies.
• Tracking, analyzing, and reporting data to aid in decision-making.
• Support with recruitment and on-boarding.
• Perform generalist functions as assigned from HR team members.
• Assist with training and development of hourly and salary populations through Learning Lab scheduling, facilitation, and analytics.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or a related discipline.
• Expected graduation between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Knowledge of fundamental Human Resources principles and concepts.
• Willingness to relocate at the conclusion of each rotation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR experience preferred.
• Proficiency in navigating ambiguity and matrix environments.
• Effective communication across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to work in team environments.
• Be a highly motivated self-starter capable of problem solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess an analytical mindset and a demonstrated ability to utilize data.
• Proficiency in another language (French, Spanish, etc.).

What We Can Do For You

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action:use less, use betteranduse longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

Why join us

FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.

With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.

In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com