HR Generalist
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Position Summary
The HR Generalist supports Human Resources operations and serves as a key partner to production leaders and employees. This role is responsible for executing core HR functions including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training coordination, and compliance with labor laws and plant policies. This position reports directly to the HR Manager.
- Serve as a support HR contact for plant employees and supervisors regarding workplace issues, policies, and procedures
- Investigate and resolve employee relations matters, including attendance, performance, conduct, and workplace complaints
- Coach supervisors on effective employee management, corrective action, and documentation
- Support grievance processes where applicable (union environments)
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Coordinate hourly and salaried recruiting activities, including job postings, interviews, and selection
- Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and staffing plans
- Conduct new hire orientation and ensure completion of onboarding requirements
- Coordinate background checks, drug screens, and employment eligibility documentation
Compliance & HR Administration
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO)
- Administer leave of absence processes, including FMLA, military leave, and personal leaves
- Maintain HRIS data accuracy, personnel files, and reporting
- Support audits, inspections, and internal reviews as required
Key Competencies
- Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills
- Ability to influence and coach front-line leaders
- High level of discretion and professionalism
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, production-driven environments
- HRIS, Workday
- Excel and Power Point
- Outlook/Microsoft Tools
Work Environment
- Manufacturing plant environment.
- May require flexibility to support multiple shifts or production schedules
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.
At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.
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