Spec HR Generalist

Toyoda Gosei Americas; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyoda Gosei Americas is seeking an HR Generalist to manage full-cycle recruiting, investigations, and employee relations for a diverse workforce in Texas. You will forecast staffing, support onboarding, and ensure strict adherence to I-9, E-Verify, and federal/state employment laws.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in HR or related field and 3–5 years of experience, with proficiency in HRIS systems (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, ADP) and strong Spanish communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR Generalist experience, manufacturing or automotive preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of FMLA, ADA, Title VII, FLSA, OSHA.
• Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, ADP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong communication skills.
• Spanish language proficiency required for a bilingual workforce.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruiting for hourly and salaried roles.
• Conduct workplace investigations and track employee relations data.
• Advise managers on corrective action, discipline, and termination risk.
• Forecast staffing needs and develop proactive talent pipelines.
• Lead new hire orientation and onboarding to ensure rapid productivity.
• Maintain I-9 compliance and E-Verify processes.
• Track time-to-fill, offer acceptance, onboarding metrics; drive improvements.
• Ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, EEO, and related laws.
• Maintain policies and employee handbook; communicate changes to leadership.
• Support audits with compliant HR documentation; oversee benefits enrollment.
• Collaborate with payroll on compensation changes and deductions.
• Maintain accurate HR data in HRIS and generate headcount reports.

Skills

HR generalist

Employee relations

Spanish language

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

ADP

Job description

• Manage end-to-end recruiting for hourly production and salaried roles, including job postings, screening, interview coordination, and offer management
• Conduct workplace investigations
• Track Employee Relations trends and case data
• Partner and advise managers on corrective action, progressive discipline, and termination risk
• Partner with plant supervisors and department managers to forecast staffing needs and develop proactive talent pipelines
• Facilitate comprehensive new hire orientation programs to ensure a seamless onboarding experience and rapid productivity
• Maintain strict I-9 compliance and E-Verify processes in accordance with federal requirements
• Track time-to-fill, offer acceptance rates, and onboarding satisfaction metrics to drive continuous improvement
• Administer and interpret FMLA, ADA, EEO, and other federal and state employment law requirements
• Ensure consistent application and enforcement of company policies and the employee handbook
• Stay current on evolving labor law requirements and proactively communicate relevant changes to HR leadership and plant management
• Support audit readiness by maintaining compliant and organized HR documentation
• Guide employees through benefits enrollment, plan changes, and annual open enrollment processes
• Partner with payroll to ensure accurate processing of compensation changes, shift differentials, and deductions
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records within the HRIS, ensuring data integrity at all times
• Generate and distribute recurring reports on headcount, turnover, absenteeism, and other key workforce metrics
• Analyze HR data trends to surface insights and support data-driven decision-making by plant and HR leadership
• Support system audits and data cleanup initiatives to maintain HRIS accuracy
• Partner closely with the EHS team to support a culture of workplace safety and incident prevention
• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related field
• 3–5 years of progressive HR Generalist experience; manufacturing or automotive industry environment strongly preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state employment laws including FMLA, ADA, Title VII, FLSA, and OSHA
• Demonstrated experience working with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, ADP, or comparable systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Exceptional interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage employees at all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Spanish Language Proficiency Required: This position supports a large Spanish‑speaking workforce and requires the ability to communicate effectively in Spanish, both verbally and in writing, to ensure clear guidance, accurate information sharing, and positive employee relations.