Site HR level 1

faurecia S.A.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia is seeking an experienced HR leader to run the HR department, ensuring legal compliance, policy execution, and effective people management in a fast-growing organization. You will collaborate with senior management and global HR teams to align HR strategy with business objectives.

The role requires strong expertise in labor laws, payroll, and employee development, with a track record of driving change, managing payroll processes, and fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
• 5–10 years of Human Resources experience.
• Minimum of 4 years in managerial position.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws such as Wage and Hour, EEO, FMLA/COBRA, FLSA, OSHA, immigration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR department operations, policies, and disciplinary actions.
• Partner with senior leadership and global HR teams.
• Lead performance reviews and staff development programs.
• Manage payroll processes and audits, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and immigration/visa administration.

Skills

HR systems

Labor laws

Policy communication

Payroll knowledge

People management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Position Summary

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful operation of the HR Department within a modern, fast-growing competitive organization, including compliance with labor law, establishment and enforcement of company policies, and related disciplinary action, recruiting, training, quality procedure compliance, wage and salary ranges, immigration, and relocation.
• Strong interaction with the Forvia U.S/other business groups, to communicate in terms of a globally adapted HR system issue.
• The strategic partner and in-house consultant to upper management and counterpart managers.
• Lead cultural change management.
• The supervisory responsibilities include interviewing and hiring new employees, conducting performance reviews, planning, and directing work, discipline employees, motivating and educating subordinates, guiding, and supporting employees in their professional development and other leadership responsibilities.
• Support the VP of HR and Division HR Director in the management of HR issues in line with business objectives.
• Ensure efficient payroll and administration processes including audits and bonus systems.
• Report relevant HR information to the Business Group
• Oversee and manage employee relations for Division perimeter.
• Propose continuous improvement ideas in business efficiency and cost reduction
• Capitalizes on knowledge and shares best practices / lessons learned across organization and within the site
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards
• All other duties as assigned by the company

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Position Specifications

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related/equivalent education.
• A minimum of 5-10 years of Human Resources experience.
• Minimum of 4 years in managerial position.

Knowledge / Skills:

• Strong Human Resources background and familiarity with HR information & payroll systems.
• Extensive knowledge of labor laws such as Wage and Hour, EEO Compliance, FMLA and COBRA, FLSA, Basic OSHA, Record keeping and Civil Rights Law as well as all Immigration related laws.
• Ability to establish and communicate company policies to prevent non-compliance with the law.
• Strong ability to communicate efficiently with all levels of management, co-workers, and subordinates.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and supports managers in building effective teams.
• Sensitive treatment of confidential information.
• TOD Support TBD
• Ability to operate effectively in a multicultural, international environment.

Authorities:

• Implement efficient and integrated strategies for staffing, recruiting, induction, training, career management, etc. at site level.
• Implement and reaffirm Group HR policies and practices within the site, including "Employee Empowerment", part of the Forvia Excellence System.
• Ensure compliance with I-9 and management of Visa administration.

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.