Human Resources Generalist

Building the Future—Together. AUTOKINITON is a trusted partner to the world's leading automotive manufacturers, known for our operational excellence and culture of continuous improvement. Our core value, 'We, not I,' reflects our commitment to collaboration, integrity, and shared success. We cultivate a workplace where independent thinking is encouraged, and every associate plays a vital role in our progress. Join a high-performance team committed to shaping the future of mobility—with opportunity, purpose, and growth at every turn.

The Human Resources Generalist will be accountable for a broad range of HR functions including, but not limited to the following:

• Recruitment and Onboarding: Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for hourly and salaried positions, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, offer letters, and onboarding. Partner with department managers to identify staffing needs and develop effective talent acquisition strategies.
• Compliance and Policy Administration: Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, EEOC, and OSHA requirements. Maintain and update HR policies and procedures in accordance with legal requirements and company standards.
• Benefits Administration: Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Serve as a resource for associates regarding benefits enrollment, changes, and inquiries.
• Training and Development: Coordinate and facilitate new hire orientation, on-the-job training programs, and ongoing learning and development initiatives. Support the use of the company's learning management system to track and report on training completion.
• HRIS and Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HRIS system. Generate HR reports and metrics to support data-driven decision-making by plant leadership.
• Performance Management: Support the annual performance review process, including goal-setting, mid-year check-ins, and year-end evaluations. Coach managers on effective performance management techniques and documentation practices.
• Safety and Workers Compensation: Collaborate with the safety team to support workers compensation claims management, return-to-work programs, and workplace safety initiatives.
• HR Projects and Initiatives: Participate in and lead HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives that support the overall strategic goals of the Milan facility and AUTOKINITON as a whole.
• This role is part of a three-member HR Team reporting to the Plant Human Resources Manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 5 to 7 years of progressive HR Generalist experience, preferably within an automotive or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations including FMLA, ADA, EEOC, and OSHA.
• HR best practices, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced setting are essential for success in this role.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and HR reporting tools.
• Full-cycle recruitment and TA expertise, Employee Relations, and conflict resolutions skills.
• Benefits administration, Performance management, and Training and Development coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with organizational and time management skills.
• Workers' compensation and return-to-work program management.
• Workforce planning and organizational development skills.
• Capabilities to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization, problem solving and solid critical thinking abilities.
• Continuous improvement mindset aligned with lean manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), LMS systems, and HRIS systems tools including data analysis and HR metrics reporting.