Human Resources Generalist

HR GENERALIST - TALENT ACQUISITION

At Ford Component Sales, LLC (FCS), we don’t just sell parts – we provide the "heartbeat" for industries worldwide. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, we are a gateway to access the world-class engineering, powertrain solutions, and cutting-edge technology that have made Ford an icon for over a century. Why Your Work Matters When you join FCS, your reach extends far beyond the driveway. Our components power everything from high-performance marine vessels and rugged industrial machinery to advanced defense vehicles and the next generation of transportation. You’ll be helping diverse industries across the globe reduce development costs and get to market faster using genuine Ford DNA. We operate with the entrepreneurial spirit of a specialized team, backed by the massive resources and innovation of Ford Motor Company. Since 1947, we’ve been "One Team" dedicated to excellence. Here, you’ll find:

• Innovation at Scale: From engines and transmissions to the future of multimedia with SYNC™ technology.
• Global Impact: Work with partners in the industrial, marine, agricultural, and defense sectors.
• A Legacy of Excellence: Join a culture built on a century of Ford innovation and a commitment to world-class service.

THE ROLE

The HR Generalist, Talent Acquisition & Operations serves as an ongoing HR resource to business leaders and employees, with primary responsibility for leading recruiting and interview processes and administering key HR operational activities. Working in partnership with the HR Director, this role advises hiring managers on position requirements, candidate assessment, and interview practices while continuing to develop broader HR and business-partnering capabilities. The role owns pre-onboarding and employment-related administrative onboarding activities and serves as backup to the Talent Management Specialist for the broader onboarding and integration program. In addition, the HR Business Partner owns the termination and offboarding process, including exit interviews and separation reporting, and supports employee relations, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, HR reporting, vendor coordination, and department purchasing administration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Partners with business leaders and hiring managers to understand staffing needs, position responsibilities, required capabilities, and hiring priorities. Advises on recruiting strategies, candidate qualifications, interview processes, and hiring timelines. Supports compensation benchmarking and the development of job descriptions and offer materials.
• Leads and coordinates the interview process from initial screening through candidate debrief and hiring recommendation. Selects, adapts, or develops structured interview guides and assessment criteria tailored to each role. Serves as the lead HR participant in first-round interviews, establishes a professional and engaging presence with candidates, and prepares interview participants to use guides and evaluate candidates consistently.
• Posts open positions, maintains candidate information in ADP and other recruiting systems, schedules interviews, communicates with candidates, and coordinates staffing agency support. Prepares offer materials, coordinates required approvals, extends offers, and maintains accurate recruiting documentation.
• Owns pre-onboarding and employment-related administrative onboarding activities, including new hire documentation, personnel file creation, I-9 and E-Verify processes, background checks, drug screening coordination, employment forms, and ADP new hire entry. Coordinates with candidates, hiring managers, and internal partners to complete required steps and communicates status and outstanding requirements to the Talent Management Specialist.
• Owns the coordination and execution of voluntary and involuntary termination and offboarding processes. Partners with managers, Payroll, IT, Facilities, and other stakeholders to coordinate separation documentation, required notifications, system access changes, equipment returns, conducts exit interviews, as appropriate, and documents feedback in accordance with company policies and confidentiality expectations.
• Maintains accurate, organized, and audit-ready HR records. Supports recurring compliance obligations, including I-9 and E-Verify processes, EEO reporting, employment law postings, payroll and timekeeping audit requirements, and HR recordkeeping. Coordinates documentation and stakeholder requests for MCRP, ISO, and other internal or external audits.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent experience required.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources, including experience in a role with significant talent acquisition or recruiting responsibilities.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers to understand position requirements, screen candidates, and coordinate interviews, and develop interview guides and/or questions).
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR practices including FLSA, ADA, FMLA, Title VII, and Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act.
• Experience using an HRIS (ADP Workforce Now Preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience managing recurring HR reporting, purchase order administration, headcount tracking, organization chart updates, and cross-functional HR administrative workflows preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role is based in a professional office environment and follows a hybrid work model (a combination of onsite and remote work). Employees in this role are expected to work in office a minimum of three days per week. It involves regular use of standard office equipment and digital tools, including a computer, phone or headset, printer/scanner, and common collaboration platforms such as email, messaging, video conferencing, and shared document systems. The role may also require access to sensitive or confidential information, which must be handled in accordance with company policies. We Offer An attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, bonus, 401(k) with company match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement assistance. Why Join Us If you are a proactive problem-solver who takes pride in driving operational success and system efficiency, we’d love to talk with you. Please visit fordcomponentsalesllc.com to learn more. Candidates for positions with Ford Component Sales, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.