Human Resources Generalist

Colonial Group; Hazel Park (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltava in Michigan is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support the Plant HR Manager in recruiting, onboarding, payroll processing, benefits administration, employee relations, and HR recordkeeping within a manufacturing environment.

You will partner with site leaders to drive engagement, compliance, safety initiatives, and effective communication across the facility, handling government reporting and workers’ compensation as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR experience or training in a manufacturing/plant setting.
• Knowledge of HR principles: recruiting, interviewing, compensation, benefits, payroll, and employee relations.
• Experience with employee records, attendance management, performance reviews, and training plans.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information and comply with employment laws and company policies.
• Ability to work with leaders and team members at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR operations for the plant and partner with leaders to guide staff.
• Coordinate recruiting and onboarding activities and process payroll-related information.
• Assist with benefits administration and employee relations.
• Help drive communication, engagement, compliance, and safety initiatives across the facility.

Skills

Recruiting

Onboarding

Payroll

Benefits administration

Employee relations

Performance management

Attendance tracking

HR documentation

Compliance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

About Voltava:

At Voltava, people power everything we do. We are a premier global manufacturing and assembly partner formed through the combination of Detroit Manufacturing Systems, Android Industries, and Avancez with approximately 5,400 Team Members across 21 facilities worldwide. Our vibrant, collaborative, and people-focused culture is the foundation for everything we deliver, from complex module assembly and sequencing to contract manufacturing, supply chain, automation, and tooling and equipment design for OEM customers across the automotive, industrial, e-mobility, heavy truck, defense, and technology sectors. Kinetyc, our scalable contract manufacturing arm based in Wixom, Michigan, expands our capabilities and capacity to support customers across a range of industries. Together, we are Building A Better Everything.

About the Role:

The HR Generalist supports the Plant HR Manager in managing a broad range of human resources activities within a manufacturing plant environment. This role is responsible for recruiting and onboarding, payroll processing, benefits administration, employee relations, performance and development programs, attendance tracking, employee communications, and HR recordkeeping.

The HR Generalist serves as a resource for managers and team members by addressing HR questions, resolving workplace concerns, supporting safety and environmental initiatives, and ensuring company policies and procedures are followed. The role also assists with compliance, government reporting, unemployment claims, workers’ compensation, employee engagement, recognition programs, and special HR projects.

What You Will Do:

In this role, you will support day-to-day HR operations for the plant by partnering with leaders and team members to provide guidance, maintain accurate employee records, coordinate recruiting and onboarding activities, process payroll-related information, assist with benefits administration, support employee relations, and help drive communication, engagement, compliance, and safety-focused initiatives across the facility.

What You Need To Be Successful:

• 2+ years of related HR experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of HR principles and practices, including recruiting, interviewing, selection, training, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and payroll.
• Experience supporting HR functions within a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Strong understanding of employee records, attendance management, performance reviews, training plans, and HR documentation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively with team members and managers at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.
• Knowledge of payroll and HR information systems.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information appropriately.
• Understanding employment laws, regulations, company policies, and government reporting requirements.
• Ability to promote a positive team environment, company culture, safety, and open communication.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience supporting HR operations in a manufacturing, automotive, or plant environment.
• Hands-on experience using HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, or related workforce management systems.
• Experience supporting Benefits administration, including health and welfare plans, retirement programs, paid time off, disability, and leave-of-absence processes.
• Familiarity with unemployment claims, hearings, and related follow-up activities.