Human Resources Generalist

Autoneum; Norwalk (CA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Autoneum is seeking an HR Generalist to support daily HR programs and initiatives for hourly staff in a manufacturing environment. You will partner with managers on staffing needs, coordinate recruitment, onboarding, benefits, and attendance while ensuring policy compliance and employee engagement.

The role requires a Bachelor's in HR or related field and 2+ years of HR experience, with familiarity in HRIS, ATS, and timekeeping systems.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• 2+ years of Human Resources experience.
• Experience with HRIS, ATS, and talent management systems.
• Preferred experience in a manufacturing environment, lean principles.

Responsabilidades

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning for hourly staff.
• Manage benefits administration, leave management, performance, and attendance processes.
• Assist payroll backup during absences and vacations.
• Address employee relations, investigations, and policy questions with guidance to managers.
• Maintain employee records, HR systems, and regulatory compliance on confidentiality.

Conocimientos

HR principles

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Decision making

Organizational skills

Coaching

Conflict resolution

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Herramientas

HRIS

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Timekeeping systems

Descripción del empleo

Autoneum is globally leading in acoustic and thermal management for light and commercial vehicles. The Company develops and produces multifunctional, lightweight and sustainable components and systems for interior floor, interior trim as well as engine bay and underbody. Customers include almost all automobile manufacturers in Europe, North & South America, Asia and Africa. The Company with its head-quarters in Winterthur, Switzerland, is listed on the SIX Swiss Ex-change (ticker symbol AUTN).

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist supports the daily administration of human resources programs and initiatives, including recruitment, workforce planning, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, leave management, hourly performance management, compliance, and employee engagement. This position serves as a strategic partner to managers and employees by providing HR guidance and ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Coordinate full-cycle hourly recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, background checks, and onboarding.

Partner with managers to identify staffing needs and required skills and competencies for open positions.

Facilitate new hire orientation and support employee recognition and engagement initiatives.

Supports the payroll process and acts as payroll backup to cover absences and vacations.

Administer or support HR programs for hourly attendance, including benefits, leave administration, performance management, and talent management.

Provide guidance and support to employees and supervisors regarding HR policies, procedures, workplace concerns, and employee relations matters.

Conduct and support investigations involving employee concerns, disciplinary matters, workplace disputes, and safety and policy violations.

Manage attendance, discipline, and staffing spreadsheets utilized by supervisors to monitor workforce activity and support operational needs.

Participate in disciplinary meetings, corrective actions, terminations, and other employee relations activities.

Partner with the Safety Representative on workers’ compensation claim management and collaborate with the TPA and MCO to monitor claim activity, review claim payments, and support timely claim resolution and return-to-work efforts.

Build strong working relationships through a consistent presence on the production floor, maintaining open communication with employees, and proactively addressing concerns, questions, and obstacles.

Maintain employee records and HR systems, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with recordkeeping requirements.

Respond to and monitor unemployment claims, including claim investigations, documentation, and hearings as needed.

Schedule monthly employee roundtable meetings.

Maintain knowledge of employment law developments, HR best practices, and industry trends.

Analyze HR data and prepare reports related to staffing, turnover, attendance, training, and other key metrics.

Support employee engagement, retention, and culture initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Strong knowledge of HR principles, employment laws, and company policies.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, coaching, conflict-resolution, organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

2+ years of Human Resources experience.

Experience with HRIS, applicant tracking systems, and talent management systems.

Preferred Education & Experience

Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Familiar with lean manufacturing principles.

Experience running a payroll process.

Language Ability

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret employment laws, policies, procedures, business correspondence, and technical documents.

Ability to prepare reports, presentations, policies, procedures, and employee communications.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, managers, vendors, and external agencies.

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.

Math Ability

Ability to calculate percentages, ratios, rates, and statistical data.

Ability to prepare and analyze metrics.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect and analyze information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Proficient using Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and timekeeping systems, and their respective report writing functions.

Ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize company-specific software applications and systems.

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout office and manufacturing environments.

Regular use of a computer, telephone, copier, and other standard office equipment.

Must be able to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through electronic communications.

Occasionally required to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds.

Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to safely access and navigate production floor areas to support human resources activities.

Exposure to manufacturing environments may include loud noise, moving machinery, and forklift traffic.

Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when entering designated production areas.