HR Generalist I

General Summary

The HR Generalist I provides administrative and operational support to the Talent Management team across a variety of HR functions. This role focuses on supporting daily HR processes, including personnel file maintenance, responding to general employee inquiries, assisting with recruitment activities, and supporting onboarding for both employees and contingent workers. The position will also help process HR invoices and collaborate with internal partners to troubleshoot onboarding issues. Internal partners include but not limited to Autoever (HAEA), Digital Technology (DT), HR Operations, etc.

This role is designed for individuals early in their HR career, offering opportunities to gain exposure to a broad range of HR practices while providing critical support to the HR team. The position requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and customer service orientation, with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Priority One – 30%
HR Administrative Support

• Assist with general administrative tasks to support the Talent Management team.
• Maintain personnel files and ensure proper documentation is collected and stored.
• Respond to general employee inquiries from the HR inbox, escalating as appropriate.
• Provide day-to-day support to Talent Management team and the wider HR department as needed.

Priority Two – 30%
Talent Acquisition Support

• Conduct initial candidate assessment, and help organize recruiting activities.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate logistics with candidates and hiring managers.
• Source and review resumes, routing qualified candidates to recruiters, HR Generalists / HR Business Partners, and/or hiring managers.

Priority Three – 25%
Onboarding and Team Member Support

• Review new hire documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Track onboarding status and follow up on outstanding items.
• Submit onboarding tickets for employees and contingent workers.
• Partner with HAEA and DT to troubleshoot onboarding-related issues.
• Process offboarding for contingent workers.

Priority Four – 15%
Invoice and File Management Support

• Assist with processing HR-related invoices to ensure timely submission.
• Support HR projects related to personnel file audits and other compliance initiatives.

This list of essential responsibilities and duties is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary by management.

Qualifications/Education

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.

Job Requirement

Job Requirements (Related Experience & Requirements)

• 1-3 years of administrative experience required.
• 1 to 3 years of HR support experience required.
• Proven experience in supporting full-cycle recruiting.
• Experience in an automotive OEM environment is a plus.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and HRIS; SuccessFactors experience preferred.
• Corporate experience at a multi-state or international company preferred.

Other Requirements

• Physical Requirements: normal office duties.
• May have up to 10% of domestic and/or international travel.
• May need to work additional hours outside of normal business hours as required by the job, including weekends or holidays.
• Ability to follow established processes and procedures while exercising sound judgment to escalate issues when necessary. Direction and prioritization are provided by HR Generalists, HR Business Partners, or other HR leadership.
• Must be able to maintain focus and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze information and make sound decisions under time constraints.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
• Must be able to respond to challenges with poise and agility.
• Ability to handle competing priorities effectively and with composure.
• Other duties as assigned.
   

Specialized Skills and Knowledge Required

• Strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Excellent customer service focus and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of integrity and professionalism in dealing with confidential information.
• Basic knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HRIS platforms.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication, with the ability to prepare clear and concise documentation.
• Developing analytical and critical thinking abilities, able to review data and support actionable insights.
• Familiarity with interviewing and candidate assessment processes.
• Ability to adapt quickly, manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and work collaboratively with colleagues and leaders.