Assistant Human Resources Manager

About the role

Assistant Human Resources Manager – English/Spanish Bilingual reporting to the Human Resources Manager in Holland, MI. At Motus, people are at the center of everything we do. We are looking for a Human Resources Assistant Manager who believes great HR happens where the work happens—on the floor, alongside employees and leaders, building relationships, solving problems, and creating an environment where people can do their best work.

This role supports a diverse workforce in a fast‑paced automotive manufacturing environment, partnering closely with leaders across the organization to make a visible impact on performance, attendance, conflict resolution, employee relations, and everyday HR needs.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships across shifts and serve as an approachable resource for employees and leaders on performance, attendance, conflict resolution, employee relations, and everyday HR needs.
• Maintain an open‑door mindset; listen, ask questions, investigate concerns, and help leaders navigate difficult situations fairly and consistently.
• As a bilingual HR leader, ensure Spanish‑speaking employees have equal opportunity to understand expectations, access resources, raise concerns, and feel connected to the organization.
• Help develop programs that strengthen engagement, recognition, retention, and connection across the workforce; celebrate employee milestones, recognize contributions, support cultural integration, and create an environment where employees feel seen, valued, and respected.
• Partner with hiring leaders to understand workforce needs and support effective recruiting strategies for production, technical, and leadership positions; coordinate the hiring process including developing job descriptions, conducting interviews, facilitating pre‑employment activities, and supporting a positive candidate experience.
• Facilitate bilingual onboarding and orientation, helping new employees understand expectations, culture, safety standards, and what it means to be part of the Motus team from day one.
• Partner with leaders to identify training needs and help develop programs that strengthen technical skills, safety, compliance, leadership, and career development; create mentoring and cross‑training programs that transfer specialized headliner manufacturing knowledge to the next generation.
• Serve as a resource for employees throughout their employment experience, helping them understand benefits, enrollment, changes, and other HR programs in the language they are most comfortable using; partner with the corporate HR team to ensure local practices align with company programs and expectations.
• Maintain accurate employee and training records; support HRIS and timekeeping processes; assist with payroll administration; ensure sensitive employee information is handled with discretion.
• Support the implementation of HR policies and practices while maintaining compliance with applicable federal and Michigan employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and EEOC requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Fluency in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate professionally and empathetically in both languages

Skills

• Strong understanding of employee relations and applicable employment laws
• Ability to build trust and credibility with hourly employees, supervisors, managers, and senior leaders
• Comfortable spending significant time on the production floor and across multiple shifts
• Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive matters
• Excellent communication, investigation, coaching, and problem‑solving skills
• Experience with an HRIS; Paycor experience is preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook