Human Resource Senior Generalist

Hanon Systems; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanon Systems Americas in Novi, MI seeks an experienced HR leader to provide strategic and tactical HR support for the region. You will partner with employees and management on employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation, guiding decisions with confidentiality and fairness.

You will manage expatriate administration, immigration work authorization, payroll coordination, and compliance with FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and labor laws, while collaborating with global HR teams to

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in HR across disciplines.
• Bachelor's in HR or related field required.
• MBA/MS preferred for senior or global roles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as key HR partner to employees and management, guiding on relations, performance, and policy interpretation.
• Lead and support employee relations investigations and documentation.
• Manage expatriate administration, relocation coordination, and global HR coordination.
• Coordinate U.S. immigration/work authorization processes (H-1B, L-1, TN, F-1/OPT/CPT).
• Support permanent residency processes (PERM, I-140) and status tracking.
• Oversee payroll changes, data validation, deductions, and leave coordination.
• Ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, I-9, wage and hour laws.

Skills

Employee Relations

Payroll & Benefits

Immigration Compliance

HR Policy & Compliance

People Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in HR / Labor Relations

MS HR / Organizational Development or MBA preferred

Job description

This position is responsible for providing a broad range of strategic and tactical HR support to Hanon Systems and reports to the Americas HR Team Manager. Position will be required to support the business strategies and day to day activities which include.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a key HR partner to employees and management, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, workplace concerns, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation.
• Lead and support employee relations investigations, including complaints, workplace conduct issues, corrective actions, documentation, and resolution of employee concerns while ensuring consistent and fair practices.
• Manage expatriate employee administration, including assignments, onboarding/offboarding, relocation coordination, compensation and benefits support, repatriation, and coordination with home-country and global HR teams.
• Coordinate and manage U.S. immigration and work authorization processes, including H-1B, L-1, TN, F-1/OPT/CPT, employment authorization, visa extensions, and other employment-based immigration matter in partnership with immigration counsel.
• Support and coordinate employment-based permanent residency (Green Card) processes, including PERM, I-140, and adjustment-of-status activities, while maintaining immigration documentation and tracking critical expiration dates.
• Provide HR oversight and support for payroll administration, including payroll changes, employee data validation, deductions, leave/pay coordination, bonus payments, and resolution of payroll discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, wage and hour requirements, I-9/employment eligibility, and other HR-related legal requirements.
• Administer and coordinate FMLA, ADA accommodations, leaves of absence, workers' compensation, and return-to-work processes, ensuring appropriate documentation and compliance.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data, including organizational changes, job/title changes, compensation actions, employment status changes, and employee documentation.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, transfers, promotions, terminations, reductions in force, retirement, and other employee lifecycle activities.
• Partner with HR leadership and legal counsel on high-risk or sensitive employee matters, ensuring appropriate documentation, risk assessment, and compliance with company policies and employment laws.
• Support the development, implementation, and consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and compliance initiatives.
• Prepare HR reports, employee documentation, correspondence, and compliance records and support internal and external audits as required.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers, providing timely and professional HR guidance while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and discretion.

Years of Experience

7-10 years of experience in a broad range of human resource disciplines.

Degree Preferred

Education: Bachelor's in human resources, Labor Relations, or related major required. MS Human Resources / Organizational Development or MBA preferred.

Desired Competencies, Experience, & Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced team-oriented environment and handle multiple priorities.
• Strong conflict resolution and innovative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence business decisions both regionally and globally.
• Experience leading and developing high performing teams.
• Experience in Organizational Development and individual career planning.
• Experience with a complex and multi-national company.
• Domestic and international travel required; overtime required as needed.

Hanon Systems is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.