Full-Time

HR Generalist

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Challenge Manufacturing

Challenge Manufacturing

1,001-5,000 employees

Automotive parts manufacturing and assembly services

Automotive & Transportation
Industrial & Manufacturing
Social Impact

Junior, Mid

Pontiac, MI, USA

Position located at the plant in Pontiac, MI, with working hours of 11AM - 7PM M-F.

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field required
  • 2+ years related HR experience required
  • PHR Certification preferred
  • Union relations experience preferred (UAW)
  • Previous experience in an automotive manufacturing environment preferred
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated expertise in key HR disciplines including the area of; Attraction & Retention, Alignment and Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits and Training & Development
Responsibilities
  • Processes weekly team member payroll using ADP Workforce Now, including resolving timecard discrepancies, confirming timecard approvals, processing weekly payroll files, and investigating payroll discrepancies.
  • Maintains all employee and applicant documentation as dictated by governing agencies and company procedures via ADP.
  • Manages and tracks all employee disciplinary actions, including participating in disciplinary meetings and investigations.
  • Coaches, counsels and guides managers before executing employee disciplinary actions.
  • Assists with recruitment tasks as needed (reviews applications, interviews, and onboard employees).
  • Acts as an employee and labor relations specialist.
  • Monitors tardy and absenteeism reports and ensures proper documentation is issued to employees who have excessive tardiness or absenteeism problems. Reports vacation, sick, personal day and holiday.
  • Distributes and monitors employee performance evaluations and ensures they are done in a timely manner. Updates, monitors, and maintains eligible wage adjustments/increases based on performance evaluations and / or merit adjustments.
  • Reports, maintains, and monitors all workers' compensation case files; follows-up on open cases.
  • Monitors employee eligibility for benefits plans. Reviews benefits with employees and processes enrollment, cancellation, or changes. Organizes and manages annual open enrollment communications and election process.
  • Maintains and coordinates employee recognition programs – (i.e. attendance and referral bonus)
Challenge Manufacturing

Challenge Manufacturing

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Challenge Manufacturing specializes in high-speed progressive stamping and high-tonnage transfer processes for the automotive industry. The company provides automated assembly and various welding techniques, ensuring precise and efficient production of automotive components. It primarily serves Tier 1 automotive manufacturers, entering contracts to supply essential parts and assemblies. What sets Challenge Manufacturing apart from competitors is its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which allows employees to own shares in the company, fostering a collaborative culture and aligning employee interests with the company's success. The goal of Challenge Manufacturing is to be the leading global supplier of automotive structures while delivering value to its employee-owners, guided by core values of Safety, Ownership, and Teamwork.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$100M

Headquarters

Walker, Michigan

Founded

1981

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for EV components boosts growth in stamping and welding sectors.
  • AI integration enhances precision and efficiency in automotive assembly lines.
  • Reshoring trends create opportunities for local automotive suppliers to expand market share.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from low-cost countries pressures pricing and margins.
  • Adapting to EV production demands may challenge current processes.
  • Semiconductor shortages impact automotive production schedules, reducing assembly demand.

What makes Challenge Manufacturing unique

  • Challenge Manufacturing specializes in high-speed progressive stamping and high-tonnage transfer processes.
  • The company offers a unique Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for its workforce.
  • Challenge Manufacturing provides advanced welding techniques, including MIG and drawn arc stud welding.

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