Senior HR Generalist, Manufacturing & Union Relations

MAHLE; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MAHLE in Olive Branch, MS is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to serve as the primary HR resource for the facility. You will partner with plant leadership, HR Centers of Excellence, and union representatives to drive employee relations, HR operations, recruiting, onboarding, training, and workforce support while ensuring compliance.

You will lead investigations, manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly roles, support timekeeping and audits, coach managers, and promote learning opportunities in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or unionized environment.
• Experience handling employee relations, investigations, disciplinary processes, and conflict resolution.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, and HR best practices.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong consulting, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; French considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employee concerns, grievances, disciplinary actions, investigations, issues, and employee well-being.
• Conduct investigations, resolve workplace issues, and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner with managers and union representatives to address employee relations and labor issues.
• Analyze trends and recommend solutions to improve employee engagement and workplace culture.
• Support employees with HR processes, Employee Self-Service (ESS), and digital HR tools.
• Assist with timekeeping, absence management, HR audits, compliance activities, and employee records.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and service delivery processes.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Coordinate and facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding programs.
• Support training initiatives, certifications, compliance requirements, and employee development programs.
• Promote learning opportunities and coordinate local training activities.
• Partner closely with plant leadership, HR Business Partners, Shared Services, and Centers of Excellence.
• Support organizational changes and HR transformation initiatives, including adoption of new HR service models.
• Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors and managers on employee-related matters.

Skills

Employee relations

HR operations

Recruiting

Onboarding

Training & development

Compliance knowledge

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

HRIS systems

Education

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

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

MAHLE in Olive Branch, MS is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to serve as the primary HR resource for the facility. You will partner with plant leadership, HR Centers of Excellence, and union representatives to drive employee relations, HR operations, recruiting, onboarding, training, and workforce support while ensuring compliance.

You will lead investigations, manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly roles, support timekeeping and audits, coach managers, and promote learning opportunities in a