Plant HR Generalist - People, Payroll & Compliance

Adient; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Adient is seeking a collaborative Human Resources Generalist to support daily HR operations in a manufacturing environment at the Normal, IL site. You will handle employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, payroll, and HR programs to foster a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities include assisting with employee relations investigations, coordinating onboarding, supporting payroll, benefits, and performance management, and maintaining confidential

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of Human Resources experience.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, employee relations, and personnel systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary contact for employee HR-related questions and support.
• Assist with employee relations matters, investigations, conflict resolution, and corrective actions.
• Support recruiting activities, including postings, screening, interview coordination, and offer processing.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientations, and employment documentation.
• Maintain employee records and process personnel actions (hires, transfers, promotions, terminations).
• Assist with benefits administration, open enrollment, leave administration, and employee inquiries.
• Support payroll processing, timekeeping audits, and attendance tracking.
• Partner with leaders on performance management, coaching, and development initiatives.
• Track HR metrics and support engagement, retention, and continuous improvement programs.
• Coordinate employee events, recognition activities, and plant engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with policies and employment laws; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruiting

Onboarding

Payroll

HR compliance

HRIS proficiency

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

ADP

Kronos

Workforce Management (WFM)

Job description

Adient is seeking a collaborative Human Resources Generalist to support daily HR operations in a manufacturing environment at the Normal, IL site. You will handle employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, payroll, and HR programs to foster a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities include assisting with employee relations investigations, coordinating onboarding, supporting payroll, benefits, and performance management, and maintaining confidential