Human Resource Generalist

MOBIS North America; Highland Park (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobis North America in Michigan is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to execute core HR processes, including payroll, onboarding, benefits and workforce administration, while ensuring compliance and accurate employee records. You will partner with managers and teams to support day-to-day employee matters, administer HR programs, and maintain strong, confidential relationships across the organization.

A bachelor's degree and at least five years of HR experience across multiple disciplines are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, Industrial Relations, or a related field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive HR experience across multiple HR disciplines.
• Experience administering and supporting HR programs including payroll, benefits, onboarding, compliance, and workforce administration.

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data in compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate onboarding, benefits enrollment, and records creation.
• Support benefits administration and vendor coordination.
• Assist with recruitment activities including postings and scheduling.
• Support HR programs, policies, and internal communications.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Skills

Payroll administration

HRIS data management

Policy compliance

Employee relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR / related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

HRIS (e.g., SAP/Paylocity)

Microsoft Office

HR policies & programs

Job description

Description

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for executing core Human Resources processes that support the organization's workforce and business operations. This role performs a broad range of responsibilities including payroll administration, benefits administration, onboarding, workforce administration, HR compliance, employee record management, policy implementation, and employee support.

Working closely with managers, employees, and cross-functional partners, the Human Resources Generalist helps ensure consistent application of company policies, regulatory compliance, positive employee experiences, and effective workforce support. The role serves as a key resource for day-to-day employee matters while maintaining accurate HR records, supporting workforce programs, and contributing to a productive and compliant work environment.

Essential Duties

• Administer payroll processes and ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of employee compensation, timekeeping, and related records.
• Maintain employee records, HRIS data, personnel files, and workforce information in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate onboarding activities including new hire documentation, orientation, system setup, employee records creation, and benefits enrollment.
• Support benefits administration activities including enrollments, status changes, employee inquiries, and vendor coordination.
• Assist with talent acquisition activities including job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communication, onboarding coordination, and employment documentation.
• Support the administration of HR programs, policies, procedures, and employee communications.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws as well as company policies and internal controls.
• Prepare routine HR reports, payroll reports, workforce data, and compliance documentation as required.
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, HR policies, and employment-related matters.
• Support employee lifecycle activities including hiring, onboarding, transfers, status changes, and separations.

Requirements

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, Industrial Relations, or a related field required
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive Human Resources experience across multiple HR disciplines, including Human Resources Operations, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Employee Relations, Performance Management, or Workforce Planning.
• Demonstrated experience administering and supporting Human Resources programs, policies, and procedures related to payroll, benefits, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, or workforce administration.

Knowledge & Skills Requirements

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling employee and workplace matters.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to effectively support employees, managers, and business partners.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate effectively across departments and organizational levels.
• Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or other related Human Resources certifications preferred.
• Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), SAP, Paylocity, or similar systems preferred.
• Experience supporting Human Resources operations, payroll administration, employee relations, labor relations, benefits administration, onboarding, or compliance activities preferred.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations, administering corrective actions, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation preferred.
• Previous Human Resources or Labor Relations experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English proficiency strongly preferred.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.

Expected Hours Of Work

• A typical work week is 40 hours/week.
• Working hours for employees are flexible with a typical day starting 8am- 5:00pm M-F.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Candidate Sponsorship

Mobis does not provide immigration related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Mobis immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of Mobis as the immigration employer of record on a government form and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company. (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, E-2, TN, J-1, etc.)

Ada Disclaimer

Mobis North America is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process. Please contact us at: [e-mail].

Eeo Statement

Mobis North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Mobis North America will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Mobis North America legal duty to furnish information.