The HR Business Partner is a versatile human resource professional responsible for managing a broad range of HR functions within the organization. Duties include recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, performance management, compliance with labor laws, and supporting organizational development initiatives. Serves as a key point of contact for employees and management, ensuring HR policies are effectively implemented and workplace culture is maintained. They play a critical role in fostering a positive, productive, and legally compliant work environment.

• Serve as point of contact for employee relations issues, providing guidance and resolution.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, EEOC, MIOSHA, Environmental regulations, HIPAA and other federal and state laws and regulations
• Support career development initiatives in collaboration with the Sr. HR manager and the leadership team to foster employee growth and retention within the organization.
• Support the regional Talent Acquisition team with recruiting, interviewing, and selection of new team members for the local market.  May participate in local job fairs. 
• Act as on-site coordinator for our Co-Op/Intern program.  Looking for ways to improve and remain competitive in that talent pool.  
• May assist in supporting the annual performance review cycle with the leadership team.
• Administration of employee data in SAP in collaboration with payroll specialist.

• Partners with regional HR team on company-wide initiatives.
• Act as on-site compliance officer to support Global compliance initiatives.
• Plan, participate and organize local activities and events.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Sense of urgency and ability to prioritize.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources is preferred, bachelor's degree in related field is required, SPHR, SHRM-SCP is strongly desired.
• 5-7 years' experience in human resources is required, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of HR Best Practices, employment laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience using HCM systems; ADP, SAP SuccessFactors experience preferred.