Sr HR Generalist

emplify GmbH; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Paid Time Off

401k Plan

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

ZF Foxconn Chassis Modules seeks a Sr HR Generalist to partner with NA regional leaders, providing strategic and hands-on HR support across employee relations, recruitment, compensation, and payroll. The role acts as the lead HR representative in the NA region when the Head of HR is unavailable.

The ideal candidate will drive organizational effectiveness, ensure regulatory compliance, and support business objectives through proactive HR initiatives in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience supporting multiple HR disciplines: employee relations, recruiting, compensation/benefits, performance mgmt, training, HR ops.
• Experience recruiting technical and professional talent at various levels.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR compliance.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll processes; ADP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional leaders to provide strategic HR guidance and support objectives.
• Deliver timely solutions on employee relations, performance mgmt, and workforce planning.
• Lead HR representation for North America in absence of Head of HR.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Administer compensation programs and benefits administration.
• Coordinate onboarding and new hire orientation; support retention strategies.
• Manage payroll data, HRIS integrity, and records.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruiting

Performance mgmt

HR analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

ADP

SAP

Job description

place Duncan calendar_today 04.08.2026 business ZF Foxconn Chassis Modules GmbH

• Duncan, USA
• Full time
• JR100800

Are you ready to make an impact?

ZF Foxconn (ZFFCN) is looking for talented individuals to join our team. With ZFFCN, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of chassis systems. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

Are you ready to make an impact? ZFFCN is looking for talented individuals to join our team. With ZFFCN, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of chassis systems. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

Job Title: Sr. HR Generalist

Country: United States

Location: Duncan, SC

About Us:

Join our dynamic growth journey with ZF-Foxconn Chassis Modules (ZFFCN), a global leader in assembly and logistics services for the automotive industry. With 30 years of excellence and 25

locations worldwide, our 3,500 people sized team supports premium and volume car manufacturers globally.

In 2023, our revenue exceeded €4 billion, solidifying our position as the top full-service supplier for chassis systems. We excel in project management, greenfield industrialization, operations, supply

chain management, and supplier development within a Just in Time/Just in Sequence environment.

Accelerating our expansion, we've partnered with Foxconn, a strong investor and global leader in technology solutions. This partnership, coupled with the surging trend of outsourcing and our drive to explore further opportunities in the automotive and mobility sectors, positions us for substantial

growth in the years ahead.

Are you ready to seize new horizons and elevate your career in the technology and automotive sector? ZF-Foxconn Chassis Modules is your perfect choice!

Position Summary :

The Sr HR Generalist serves as an HR partner for the North America region, providing both strategic and hands‑on support across all functional areas of Human Resources. This role partners closely with the Head of HR North America to drive organizational effectiveness, foster employee engagement, ensure regulatory compliance, and support business objectives through proactive HR initiatives. In the absence of the Head of Human Resources, this position serves as the lead HR representative for the region.

What you can look forward to as a Sr HR Generalist :

HR Business Partnership

• Partner with regional leaders to provide strategic HR guidance and support organizational objectives.
• Serve as an HR resource for managers and employees, delivering timely and effective solutions on employee relations, performance management, talent development, and workforce planning.
• Act as the lead Human Resources representative for the North America region in the absence of the Head of Human Resources.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Provide expert guidance to managers on employee relations, disciplinary actions, performance improvement, investigations, conflict resolution, and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Maintain accurate employee records and oversee HR recordkeeping requirements.
• Prepare and submit EEO-1 reporting, Aff..
• Coordinate immigration and visa sponsorship activities in partnership with external immigration providers.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Support recruitment, hiring and employment activities for the North America region.
• Lead new hire onboarding and orientation programs to ensure a positive employee experience and successful integration into the organization.
• Partner with leadership to support employee retention initiatives and workforce planning strategies.

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll

• Administer hourly and non-management compensation programs, including salary administration guidelines.
• Coordinate annual Open Enrollment, communicate benefit changes, and assist employees in resolving benefit‑related issues.
• Process payroll accurately and maintain Human Resource Information System (HRIS) data integrity.

Performance Management & Talent Development

• Assist & monitor the annual performance review process, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and timelines.
• Identify development needs and partner with the Head of Human Resources to implement leadership and employee development programs.
• Coordinate and maintain employee training records and administer local learning and development initiatives.

HR Operations & Organizational Effectiveness

• Maintain organizational charts and workforce data for the North America region.
• Assist in the development, implementation, communication, and administration of HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.

Safety & Risk Management

• Partner with local management to promote a strong safety culture and support workplace safety initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, increase operational efficiency, and enhance the employee experience through continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Profile as a Sr HR Generalist :

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations, recruiting, compensation and benefits administration, performance management, training and development, and HR operations.
• Experience recruiting technical and professional talent at all levels of the organization, including engineering, IT, operations, sales, and other specialized roles.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law, labor regulations, HR compliance requirements, and government reporting obligations.
• Hands‑on experience with HRIS systems, employee data management, recordkeeping, and payroll‑related processes; experience with ADP strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with employees, supervisors, managers, and executive leadership.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, analyze complex situations, solve problems, and make sound decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong consultative and coaching skills with the ability to guide managers and employees through sensitive, complex, and emotional workplace issues.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions and locations.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Professional Human Resources certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP, or SHRM‑SCP.
• Working knowledge of SAP or other enterprise HR/ERP systems.
• Experience facilitating training sessions, workshops, employee meetings, and group discussions.
• Experience supporting multi‑site manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of workforce planning, organizational development, succession planning, and change management practices.
• Bilingual language skills are a plus

Why you should choose ZF Foxconn:

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities