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HR Specialist — Tier 1 Automotive Leader
Our Tier 1 Automotive is seeking a detail-driven, people-focused HR Specialist to join their dynamic HR team.
Position: HR Specialist
Industry: Tier 1 Automotive Manufacturing
Job Purpose
Support a thriving manufacturing workforce by maintaining accurate employee records, ensuring seamless HR processes, and serving as a trusted resource for employees and managers. You will play a vital role in onboarding, compliance, documentation, and communication within the HR function.
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Qualifications
Education & Experience
• Associate degree in HR Management or Business with HR electives required
• 2–3 years of HR or related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business preferred
Knowledge
• HR best practices: recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, labor relations
• Understanding of key employment laws: FMLA, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, FLSA, etc.
Skills & Abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience with HRIS systems (ADP, Plex, or similar)
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to build positive relationships and guide employees through HR-related issues
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Process and maintain all personnel documentation, including onboarding, training, evaluations, leaves of absence, and employee changes
• Assist managers on policy matters, compliance, and employee relations
• Explain company policies, benefits, and HR procedures to employees and applicants
• Maintain and update employee data including reviews, disciplinary actions, transfers, promotions, and separations
• Provide information from employee records to authorized personnel
• Respond to inquiries regarding benefits, eligibility, examinations, and related HR topics
• Compile HR reports and documentation
• Conduct reference checks and request information to determine candidate suitability
• Review and evaluate applications for qualifications and eligibility
• Coordinate job postings and communication of openings to internal and external candidates
• Maintain benefits files and documentation
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If you are interested and qualified, please send your updated resume as a MS Word document, and how you fit this specific position to jim.guerrera@SCNteam.com.