Human Resources Generalist [14448]

MEDA Engineering & Technical Services; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MEDA Engineering & Technical Services seeks an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support our automotive client onsite in Detroit, MI. The role centers on providing employment support for hourly bargaining unit employees and ensuring a positive employee experience.

You will administer hourly employment functions, perform workforce analyses, onboard the HBU workforce, and help drive lean manufacturing initiatives while maintaining strong communication across all levels and with union

Qualifications

• Experience in Employment/Labor Relations in manufacturing.
• Lean manufacturing tools for employee development.
• Analyze and utilize data to make decisions.
• Experience managing conflict and difficult conversations.
• Communicate with all levels of employees and union officials.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supporting hourly Bargaining Unit employees to ensure a great employee experience.
• Administer the hourly employment office functions and processes.
• Assist with workforce analysis and deployment based on contractual obligations and policies.
• Manage day-to-day Employment window functions: leave tracking, reinstatements, and general employee questions.
• Implement onboarding orientation sessions for the HBU workforce.
• Support implementation and execution of lean manufacturing methodology.
• Drive a positive workplace culture by supporting plant employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist with administration of national and local collective bargaining agreements.

Skills

Labor relations

Data analysis

Conflict resolution

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry.

NOTE:

• Onsite
• Ability to work variable shifts

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in ensuring a smooth and efficient Manufacturing operation by providing employment support for Hourly Bargaining Unit employees to guarantee a great employee experience
• Administer the hourly employment office functions and processes
• Assist with workforce analysis
• Deployment and people power management based on contractual obligations and corporate policies
• Manage the day-to-day Employment window functions: leave tracking, reinstatements, general employee questions and support, records management, etc.
• Implement the onboarding orientation sessions for the HBU workforce
• Support the implementation and execution of our lean manufacturing methodology
• Drive a positive workplace culture by supporting plant employee engagement initiatives
• Assist with the administration of the national and local collective bargaining agreements

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Employment/Labor Relations/Manufacturing experience
• Utilize lean manufacturing tools in the context of employee development
• Analyze and utilize data to make decisions
• Experience with managing conflict and having difficult conversations
• Demonstrated ability to be approachable, able to communicate with all levels of employees, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong follow up, problem solving and conflict resolution skills

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• 1+ years of experience in Human Resources or related field
• Able to interact with all levels of management and Union officials to accomplish goals
• Manufacturing experience is highly desirable

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• $22.00- $26.00/hour (depending on experience)

MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.