We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support a busy manufacturing environment in Auburn Hills, Michigan. This Contract position will partner with the HR team on core employee lifecycle activities, benefits administration, and day-to-day HR operations. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, hands-on HR systems experience, and the ability to manage tasks independently while maintaining accuracy and a careful approach.
Responsibilities:
- Support employee onboarding and offboarding activities, including preparing documentation, coordinating workflows, and maintaining accurate records in HR systems.
- Assist with benefits administration by helping employees during open enrollment periods, answering routine questions, and ensuring timely processing of related updates.
- Enter and update personnel information for new hires, status changes, and terminations while verifying data integrity across HR platforms.
- Respond to employee and manager inquiries related to HR processes, policies, and general administrative matters in a timely and thorough manner.
- Partner with the HR team on assigned projects that improve departmental efficiency, compliance, and employee support.
- Maintain organized HR documentation and confidential files in accordance with company standards and applicable employment practices.
- Help monitor routine HR transactions and follow up on outstanding items to keep workflows moving efficiently.
- Contribute to employee relations support by escalating concerns appropriately and assisting with day-to-day issue resolution as needed.
- At least 3 years of human resources experience, with demonstrated exposure to generalist-level responsibilities.
- Practical experience with onboarding, employee separations, and HR administrative processes.
- Working knowledge of benefits support activities, including open enrollment coordination.
- Proficiency using HRIS and multiple HR-related systems for data entry, tracking, and reporting.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize competing tasks, and manage sensitive information with discretion.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for supporting employees, managers, and cross-functional teams.
- High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate employee records and documentation.