HR Operations Specialist - Leave, Compliance & Immigration

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI); Superior (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost Medical/Dental/Vision premiums

Employer-paid disability & life

Generous PTO

Retirement savings plan

HSAs/FSAs

Job summary

Hyundai America Techincal Center Inc, (HATCI) is seeking an HR Operations specialist focused on Employee Leave, Compliance & Immigration. The HR Operations specialist administers leaves, accommodations, workers’ compensation, and immigration processes, coordinating with internal and external partners while maintaining confidential documentation.

The candidate will manage multiple sensitive cases with strong organizational skills and clear guidance to employees and leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 4–8 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience supporting one or more: leave administration, workplace accommodations, workers’ compensation, or employment-based immigration.
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, and related employment requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information appropriately.
• Strong case management, organizational, documentation, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and professional judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using HRIS or case-management systems.

Responsibilities

• Administer leaves of absence, including FMLA, medical, parental, personal, military, and other applicable leave programs.
• Manage leave cases from initial notification through return to work, ensuring timely communication and accurate documentation.
• Review leave requests and supporting documentation to determine eligibility and appropriate next steps.
• Track leave usage, certifications, extensions, return-to-work documentation, and required deadlines.
• Partner with employees, managers, HR, Payroll, Benefits, and third-party administrators to coordinate leave-related matters.
• Maintain accurate and confidential leave records and support consistent application of company policies and applicable requirements.
• Partner with employees, managers, HR, and other stakeholders to evaluate and implement appropriate accommodations.
• Obtain, review, and maintain required accommodation documentation.
• Monitor approved accommodations and coordinate modifications when appropriate.
• Identify situations in which accommodations, leave, and return-to-work processes overlap and coordinate accordingly.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation claims from initial reporting through case resolution.
• Serve as an HR point of contact for employees, managers, insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and other partners.
• Monitor claim status, work restrictions, lost time, transitional work, and return-to-work activity.
• Maintain accurate and timely workers’ compensation records and documentation.
• Coordinate with internal partners to support appropriate return-to-work arrangements.
• Identify and coordinate cases involving overlapping workers’ compensation, leave, and accommodation considerations.
• Maintain organized and confidential employee, medical, and immigration records.
• Track and report key metrics related to leave, accommodations, workers’ compensation, and immigration cases.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, documentation, case management, and employee communication.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, forms, employee resources, and process documentation.
• Educate employees and managers on applicable HR processes and responsibilities.
• Partner cross-functionally with HR Business Partners, Benefits, Payroll, Safety, Legal, and other teams as needed.
• Support HR compliance reviews and audits.
• Participate in additional HR projects and initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Case management

Written & verbal communication

Documentation

HRIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hyundai America Techincal Center Inc, (HATCI) is seeking an HR Operations specialist focused on Employee Leave, Compliance & Immigration. The HR Operations specialist administers leaves, accommodations, workers’ compensation, and immigration processes, coordinating with internal and external partners while maintaining confidential documentation.

The candidate will manage multiple sensitive cases with strong organizational skills and clear guidance to employees and leaders.