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HR Generalist

Dana Incorporated
Napoleon, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026
Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Purpose

This position is located in Napoleon, Ohio. The facility is a Dana final assembly plant for the Ford Bronco and Ranger products.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

  • Lead talent acquisition and talent management activities for hourly personnel (temporary services, direct hire personnel and internal talent activities) including pre-employment and on-boarding process.
  • Lead HR with various administrative responsibilities including the areas of on-boarding, orientation, transfer, exit, and assignment changes.
  • Work with supervisors to update and maintain HR database for employee lifecycle including hiring system, onboarding, and organizational changes.
  • Generate HR analytical reports and metrics using HRIS system.
  • Maintain employee personnel records & Bulletin board material
  • Assist with employee engagement initiatives to promote an engaged and empowered workforce.
  • Respond to day-to-day HR employee inquiries and requests
  • Assist with workplace investigations and issue discipline where deemed necessary.
  • Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
  • Assist with bargained positions job postings, job bidding process including candidates’ suitability for position. Provides notification of successful bidder(s) to union, Team Member, and management.
  • Administers human resources policies, procedures and programs, including FMLA, disability, tuition reimbursement, safety, work conduct, etc
  • Manage & complete hourly payroll and attendance processes.
  • Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Education And Qualifications

  • 3 years’ HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Education minimum of a 4-year degree (BA or BS) in applicable area or education and experience equivalent.
  • Understanding of HR law including FMLA, AADA, HIPPA, EEOC, ADEA, NLRA, ERISA, OSHA, and FLSA.
  • Excellent written & oral communication skills.
  • Strong team building & people skills including the ability to resolve conflicting interests & obtain cooperation.
  • Strong interpersonal skills & ability to easily build credibility with internal customers & associates.
  • Organizational skills – ability to manage high workload of data and multitask proficiently.
  • Proficiency in Windows environment, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Outlook.  SAP or other HR systems experience a plus.
  • Must meet the physical requirements for this position.
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours as HR supports all 3 shifts at the plant.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

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