Sr. HR Generalist-2nd Shift

Who We Are

Challenge’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations.

Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!

Together we own Safety! Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!

Who We Want

The human resource generalist performs duties in some or all the following functional areas: employee/labor relations, training, onboarding, hiring, investigations, disciplines/ terminations/benefits management, and payroll. This position requires a positive, people-oriented person who can relate to individuals at all levels within the organization. The generalist must be sensitive to business needs, policies and process and employee and management relationships.

What You'll Do

• Processes weekly team member payroll using ADP Workforce Now, including resolving timecard discrepancies, confirming timecard approvals, processing weekly payroll files, and investigating payroll discrepancies.
• Maintains all employee and applicant documentation as dictated by governing agencies and company procedures via ADP.
• Manages and tracks all employee disciplinary actions, including participating in disciplinary meetings and investigations.
• Coaches, counsels and guides managers before executing employee disciplinary actions.
• Assists with recruitment tasks as needed (reviews applications, interviews, and onboard employees).
• Acts as an employee and labor relations specialist.
• Monitors tardy and absenteeism reports and ensures proper documentation is issued to employees who have excessive tardiness or absenteeism problems. Reports vacation, sick, personal day and holiday.
• Distributes and monitors employee performance evaluations and ensures they are done in a timely manner. Updates, monitors, and maintains eligible wage adjustments/increases based on performance evaluations and / or merit adjustments.
• Reports, maintains, and monitors all workers' compensation case files; follows-up on open cases.
• Monitors employee eligibility for benefits plans. Reviews benefits with employees and processes enrollment, cancellation, or changes. Organizes and manages annual open enrollment communications and election process.
• Maintains and coordinates employee recognition programs – (i.e. attendance and referral bonus)
  
  

When And Where

This will be a 2nd shift 11AM - 7PM M-F position located at our Plant in Pontiac, MI

What You Need To Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field required
• 2 years related HR experience required
• PHR Certification preferred
• Union relations experience preferred (UAW)
• Previous experience in an automotive manufacturing environment preferred
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely
• Understands the “big picture” impact of decisions – how the key drivers of the business impact the company’s financial statements. Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable communicating in difficult situations in both individual and group settings
• Use an objective and balanced approached toward analysis and decision Ethical Practice
• Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress
• Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work
• Demonstrated expertise in key HR disciplines including the area of; Attraction & Retention, Alignment and Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits and Training & Development
• Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities
• Able to inspire, influence and develop other people. Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships. Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers
  
  

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life, Voluntary Life and LTD, Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and paid time off.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.