Human Resources Generalist

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JOB SUMMARY:  

Represents the primary contact for employees on issues regarding policies and procedures in support of all team leaders and the Human Resources Manager.  Provides guidance, counsel, and problem-solving support to team leaders, teams, and individuals.  Manages personnel placement function.  Assumes responsibility for employee recruitment, hiring, and staffing of plant and office nonexempt positions including placement of physically restricted employees.  Composes job postings.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists team members with questions when coming into the HR office and while walking around on the floor. Works empathetically and fairly with employees to resolve their concerns. Assumes responsibility for employee recruitment, hiring, and staffing at all levels. Composes job postings that correspond to supervisors' needs.  Coordinates and approves job postings at all levels. Administers attendance corrective actions.   Initiates and obtains approval for changes in salary. Responsible for administrative functions including benefits, payroll, reporting, letter generation, VOE, and unemployment support etc. Manages personnel placement function.  Coordinates administration of unemployment benefits.  Assumes responsibility for cases involving workers' compensation and physically restricted employees.  Places restricted employees on job assignments.  Identifies, recommends, and implements solutions for personnel problems/concerns.  Participates in disciplinary actions up to and including separations, performance management, and conflict resolution situations.  Works with team leaders to provide advice, ensure consistency of policy implementation and documentation, and monitor practices to ensure compliance with the law. Works with employees to resolve personal problems and issues relating to the Magna Employee Charter. Participates in ongoing development, communication, and implementation of new programs and policies. Assists in planning and implementation of company employee relations programs and activities.  Follows up on all employee(s) concern(s).  Assists the HR manager in policy interpretation and development, and the investigation and settling of employee concerns. Assists employees with leave administration such as FMLA, STD, LTD, ADA, and LOA. Utilizes marketing principles to design and promote employee engagement initiatives, ensuring messaging  is clear, targeted, and effective across diverse employee groups. Understand responsibility for health and safety in the workplace. Cooperate with OSHA MIOSHA inspectors. Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. Follow all safety rules. Report unsafe conditions immediately. Report injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, property damage immediately. Will not remove or make ineffective any protective device such as a guard, light curtain, etc. Will not use or operate any machine or equipment that the employee is not trained to operate. Will not use or operate any machine or equipment in a manner that may endanger any employee including themselves.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Proficient with computerized application software such as Workday and Dayforce, preferred. Demonstrated ability to handle matters of confidentiality discreetly and work with employees on issues requiring varying degrees of sensitivity. Strong organizational and prioritization skills. Demonstrated broad understanding of human resources principles, practices, and procedures.  Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex projects and programs.  Researches and recommends new programs, coordinates necessary resources for programs and projects, and manages timing and implementation of new programs and projects.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in business related field with demonstrated understanding of human resource laws; or equivalent experience. 3 – 5 years of Human Resources experience required.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

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