What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resource Generalist position at Tokai Rika Group?
General Overview:
This position is responsible for managing full-cycle recruiting and staffing activities to support operational needs across the organization. This position partners closely with hiring managers to ensure timely, effective, and compliant hiring processes while contributing to broader HR functions.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring the organization attracts, selects, and retains qualified talent aligned with company standards and production demands.
Staffing & Recruiting (Primary Focus)
- Manage full-cycle recruitment including requisition intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer process
- Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective hiring strategies
- Coordinate and schedule interviews, including phone screens and onsite interviews
- Maintain applicant tracking systems and ensure accurate candidate documentation
- Conduct initial candidate screenings and evaluate qualifications against job requirements
- Ensure compliance with internal hiring procedures and external regulations
- Monitor open positions and provide regular updates on staffing status
- Support internal job posting and promotion processes in alignment with company policy
- Assist with onboarding activities to ensure a smooth transition for new hires
- Support employee relations by addressing associate questions and concerns
- Assist with policy interpretation and consistent application of company guidelines
- Maintain HR records and documentation in compliance with company and legal requirements
- Participate in events, audits, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate on HR projects such as engagement initiatives, retention strategies, and workforce planning
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational and detail-oriented mindset
- Working knowledge of employment laws and hiring compliance practices
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and Microsoft Office
- Flexible work schedule; able to support all three shift with little notice
- Bachelor’s Degree in HR preferred, or High School Diploma with 2 years’ experience
- Experience in a manufacturing environment highly preferred
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Prescription
- Vision
- 401K Company match
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Education Assistance
- Flex Spending
- Employee Assistance Programs
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a Japanese owned automotive parts supplier, serving the Japanese Transplants (Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, etc.) as well as the domestic OEMs (Ford and GM). Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan.
TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700 people at our Jackson, MI location.
We manufacture security and safety-related products: shift levers, shift-by-wire, steering wheels, exterior mirrors, steering column locks, key cylinders, mechanical and remote keys, and more.
Shift your career into drive and help TAC Manufacturing make the driving experience an intuitive connection between the human body and the vehicle.
TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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