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HR Generalist

Dana Incorporated
Fort Wayne, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026
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

The HR Generalist is responsible for labor relations & HR activities in a manufacturing environment. You will perform administrative functions as required to support salary & hourly employees. You maintain personnel records & complete transactions. You investigate & resolve issues. You administer & provide guidance to Operations team on the provisions of the Global & Local Agreements. You participate in strategic workforce planning, hiring events, onboarding & orientation.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Specific Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To:

  • Builds & maintains relationship with Staff & Operations Team, Union Leadership & hourly employees.
  • Administer provisions of Agreements & counsel Management in the interpretation of Agreements.
  • Administration of policies & work rules.
  • Advise Management on matters related to Union-Management relationships/issues.
  • Complete & support payroll process.
  • Maintain records pertinent to labor relations & hourly personnel.
  • Preparation & participation in local negotiations.
  • Investigation of grievances & assist Management with resolution
  • Conduct & advise Management on corrective discipline including coaching & progressive discipline.
  • Participate in on-boarding, orientation, transfer, exit, & assignment changes for both hourly & salary employees.
  • Respond to day-to-day employee inquiries & requests.
  • Generate HR analytical reports & metrics using HRIS system.
  • Conduct training on HR topics
  • Manages FMLA process to include tracking of time & follow-up with employees.
  • Participate & support EEOC, NLRB, Metro, etc inquiries, investigations
  • Maintains compliance with federal & state regulations concerning employment.
  • Assist with workplace investigations & issue discipline when deemed necessary.
  • Assist with bargained positions job postings, job bidding process including candidates’ suitability for position. Provides notification of successful bidder(s) to union, employees, & management.
  • Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Education/Requirements

  • Minimum of 1-5 years’ HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Education minimum of a 4-year degree (BA or BS) in applicable area or education & experience equivalent.
  • 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 & multitask proficiently.
  • Honest / Integrity; must be role model for others in organization.
  • Proficiency in Windows environment, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Outlook. SAP or other HR systems experience a plus.
  • ADP Payroll processing experience a plus.
  • Background in labor relations strongly preferred.

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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