Human Resources Generalist
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least three years of progressive human resources experience across multiple HR disciplines.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, recruiting, FMLA, compensation, and benefits administration.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Administer and support compensation, benefits, performance management, employee engagement, and talent development programs.
- Coordinate and facilitate training initiatives, ensuring effective implementation and participation across all levels of the organization.
- Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, orientation, employee development, retention, and engagement activities.
- Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate selection, offer preparation, and compensation recommendations.
- Serve as a resource for employees and managers by providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, employee relations matters, and workplace concerns.
- Develop, implement, communicate, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and company-wide employee communications.
- Maintain knowledge of employment laws, government regulations, and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
- Administer leave of absence programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, and other employee leave processes.
- Maintain and optimize HR systems, employee records, reporting tools, and data integrity while generating workforce metrics and analytics.
- Provide guidance and administrative support related to employment-based immigration, international assignments, and global mobility activities.
- Manufacturing or automotive industry experience is preferred.
- An HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP is a plus.
About the company
HIROTEC AMERICA provides automotive closure manufacturing solutions to carmakers around the world. The company designs and delivers tooling, manufacturing systems, and processes to produce vehicle closures (such as doors, hoods, trunks, and other closures) with a focus on flexibility and adaptability to customer needs. Unlike many competitors, HIROTEC AMERICA leverages its position in the HIROTEC Group, with a network of 29 facilities across 8 countries and over 30 years of experience, to offer a broad global footprint and integrated support. The company's goal is to supply reliable, scalable closure manufacturing solutions that help automotive customers improve efficiency and meet their production demands on a global scale.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Founded
1988
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- HIROTEC added a Flint facility in 2026, targeting 70 new jobs.
- The company is expanding tooling integration capacity for growing stamping and hemming demand.
- Its customer base across four major automakers supports new program wins and cross-selling.
What critics are saying
- Automotive program losses at Ford, GM, Stellantis, or Rivian would hit 2026 volumes.
- The 2024 executive leadership changes signal internal transition during a competitive, capital-intensive cycle.
- If EV platform awards slow, HIROTEC's Michigan expansion becomes underutilized by 2027.
What makes HIROTEC AMERICA unique
- HIROTEC supplies closures, exhaust systems, and tooling to Ford, GM, Stellantis, Rivian.
- Its Michigan footprint spans four facilities and 670,000 square feet after Flint.
- HIROTEC pairs manufacturing with closure-equipment engineering, deepening customer switching costs.
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Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off