Human Resources Generalist

FORD COMPONENT SALES; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid holidays

Bonus

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement assistance

Job summary

FORD COMPONENT SALES is seeking an HR Generalist, Talent Acquisition & Operations to provide HR support to leaders and employees in Dearborn, MI. The role coordinates recruiting, interview activities, onboarding, and essential HR processes to ensure compliance and audit readiness.

You will manage I-9 and E-Verify, coordinate background checks, create new hire files, and support HR reporting and vendor coordination in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in HR or related field.
• 3–5 years of HR experience with talent acquisition responsibilities.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers to understand requirements and develop interview guides.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, local employment laws (FLSA, ADA, FMLA, Title VII, MI Elliott-Larsen Act).
• Experience using ADP Workforce Now and MS Office; HR reporting and admin workflows are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to understand staffing needs, define requirements, and advise on recruiting strategies and timelines.
• Support compensation benchmarking and assist with job descriptions and offer materials.
• Lead and coordinate interview processes from screening to hiring decision.
• Develop interview guides and assessment criteria; lead first-round interviews.
• Maintain candidate experience and coordinate recruitment communications and staffing agency support.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Interview coordination

HR operations

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

I-9

E-Verify

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

The HR Generalist, Talent Acquisition & Operations role provides ongoing human resources support to business leaders and employees at FORD COMPONENT SALES, coordinating recruiting, interview activities, and core HR operations. This position also manages key pre-onboarding and employment administrative processes, helping maintain compliance and readiness for audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to understand staffing needs, position responsibilities, required capabilities, and hiring priorities; advise on recruiting strategies, candidate qualifications, interview processes, and hiring timelines.
• Support compensation benchmarking and contribute to the development of job descriptions and offer materials.
• Lead and coordinate the interview process from initial screening through candidate debrief and hiring recommendation.
• Select, adapt, or develop structured interview guides and assessment criteria tailored to each role, and serve as the lead HR participant in first-round interviews.
• Maintain a professional, engaging candidate experience, prepare interview participants to use interview guides consistently, and support standardized candidate evaluation.
• Post open positions, maintain candidate information in ADP and other recruiting systems, schedule interviews, communicate with candidates, and coordinate staffing agency support as needed.
• Prepare offer materials, coordinate required approvals, extend offers, and maintain accurate recruiting documentation.
• Own pre-onboarding and employment-related administrative onboarding activities, including new hire documentation and personnel file creation.
• Manage I-9 and E-Verify processes, coordinate background checks and drug screening, process employment forms, and complete ADP new hire entry; coordinate with candidates, hiring managers, and internal partners and communicate outstanding requirements to the Talent Management Specialist.
• Coordinate voluntary and involuntary termination and offboarding processes, partnering with managers, Payroll, IT, Facilities, and other stakeholders to manage separation documentation, required notifications, system access changes, and equipment returns.
• Conduct exit interviews as appropriate and document feedback in accordance with company policies and confidentiality expectations.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready HR records, supporting compliance obligations such as I-9 and E-Verify, EEO reporting, employment law postings, payroll and timekeeping audit requirements, and HR recordkeeping.
• Coordinate documentation and stakeholder requests for MCRP, ISO, and other internal or external audits.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 to 5 years of Human Resources experience, including significant talent acquisition or recruiting responsibilities.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers to understand position requirements, screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and develop interview guides and/or questions.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR practices, including FLSA, ADA, FMLA, Title VII, and Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act.
• Experience using an HRIS, with ADP Workforce Now preferred, along with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience managing recurring HR reporting and administrative workflows, including purchase order administration, headcount tracking, and organization chart updates (preferred).

Technologies

• ADP Workforce Now
• ADP
• ADP new hire entry
• I-9
• E-Verify
• Microsoft Office Suite

Compensation and Location

Location: Dearborn, MI (hybrid)

Salary: USD 65,000 to 84,000 per year

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid holidays
• Bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement assistance

Work Environment

• Hybrid work model with a professional office environment.
• Expected to work in office a minimum of three days per week.
• Regular use of standard office equipment and digital tools, including a computer, phone or headset, printer/scanner, and collaboration platforms such as email, messaging, video conferencing, and shared document systems.
• May require access to sensitive or confidential information, handled according to company policies.

Eligibility Requirements

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.