Human Resources Generalist

ACEMCO Incorporated; Spring Lake (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ACEMCO Incorporated in Michigan is seeking a proactive HR Generalist to support our manufacturing operations. You will oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and day-to-day HR processes in a fast-paced production environment.

You will partner with supervisors and leaders to accurately manage staffing, payroll administration (Paycor), and compliance tasks while fostering a positive workplace culture and strong employee relations across shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience and training.
• Experience handling payroll and HR administration.
• Knowledge of employment laws and OSHA regulations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hiring, termination, transfers, and promotions with accurate pay and benefits.
• Coordinate payroll (Paycor) processing and time/attendance.
• Partner with managers to identify staffing needs and craft job descriptions.
• Manage recruitment from posting to offer and onboarding to maintain staffing.
• Develop HR metrics and provide HR reports as needed.
• Administer leave programs (FMLA, PTO, Workers' Comp) and UIA claims.
• Support employee relations and culture in a fast-paced production environment.
• Maintain employee records and compliance with policies.

Skills

Payroll processing

Employee relations

Recruiting

Onboarding

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, management, or related field

Tools

Paycor

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on HR Generalist to join ACEMCO Incorporated, a metal stamping manufacturer supporting the automotive industry. This role will work closely with employees and leadership across our manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on recruiting, employee relations, onboarding, and supporting the day-to-day HR needs of a fast-paced production environment.

The HR Generalist will play a key role in attracting and retaining skilled manufacturing employees, supporting a positive workplace culture, and ensuring HR practices align with company policies and business needs. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and building strong relationships with employees, supervisors, and leadership.

• Oversee robust administrative processes for hiring, terminating, transferring, and promoting team members - ensuring accurate pay, benefit enrollments and compliance transactions including COBRA and I-9s. Develop deep expertise in Paycor payroll and time and attendance.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers and department leaders to identify hourly staffing needs, develop and maintain accurate job descriptions, establish appropriate qualifications and requirements, and implement effective recruiting strategies to attract qualified manufacturing candidates.
• Manage the recruitment process from job posting and candidate screening through interviews, selection, offer, and onboarding, with a focus on maintaining adequate staffing levels to support production and operational needs.
• Assist with developing and tracking HR metrics.Provide HR reports as needed.
• Coordinate all pre-employment activities to ensure standards are maintained and employees' on-boarding experiences are free from worry or anxiety.
• Manage and process unemployment claims via UIA portal.
• Support the administration of employee leave programs including Workers' Compensation, FMLA, STD, LTD and PTO. Provide expert guidance to the application and coordination of leave plans and accurate record-keeping.
• Be back up payroll to ensure timely and accurate compensation for employees on a weekly basis.This includes processing child support orders, medical support orders, garnishments, and levies, ensuring compliance within regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and update each facilities' communication boards and monitors in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local recruiters and staffing agencies to ensure a supply of qualified candidates.
• Work with management and peers to ensure a robust system for clarifying individual and team performance expectations, ensuring timely feedback and ongoing improvement plans are carried out.
• Develop productive relationships with all employees. Solicit regular feedback on the employment experience and champion efforts to continuously improve.
• Provide high-touch support and guidance relative to benefits and related employee programs while coaching team members to be self-sufficient.
• Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. This document provides guidance and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person in this role.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Communication, Management, or closely related field-OR- equivalent experience and professional training.
• Dependable.
• Record Keeping - Employment Files
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Payroll Processing in Paycor a plus.
• Compensation and Reward Plan Administration
• Deep understanding of employment and labor law.
• OSHA Regulations
• Coaching Skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.