Human Resources Generalist

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects.

About the Company

Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.

Responsibilities

• Promotes positive employee relations and employee engagement through effective communication, relationship-building, employee advocacy, and by serving as a champion of Magna's Employee Charter and Open Door Process.
• Provides support to employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Manages and drives student programs, including co-op rotations, internship programs, campus partnerships, and student presentations.
• Facilitates employee annual open enrollment activities, including enrollment and administration of medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefit programs.
• Assists employees with benefit-related inquiries, changes, and enrollments.
• Administers employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, leaves of absence, wellness programs, disability programs, employee assistance programs, and other company-sponsored benefits.
• Assists in the administration and execution of human resource programs including compensation, benefits, leave administration, employee relations, employee recognition, morale initiatives, occupational health and safety, and organizational development.
• Supports immigration-related activities, including visa renewals, I-94 updates, work permits, and employment-related travel documentation.
• Maintains the HRIS system, employee records, and personnel files, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and compliance with legal and organizational requirements.
• Supports payroll processes by reviewing and approving employee transactions, auditing payroll-related data, ensuring the timely processing of personnel changes, and partnering with Payroll to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate employee records.
• Develops and maintains HRIS documentation, procedures, and user guides.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of employee information and sensitive data, whether verbal, written, or electronically transmitted.
• Assists in the development, maintenance, communication, and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and the Employee Handbook.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and reviews policies and practices to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Supports workplace health and safety initiatives by promoting compliance with organizational objectives, safety procedures, regulatory requirements, and required training programs.
• Prepares employee communications, presentations, announcements, and other HR materials, and maintains related content on company intranet and SharePoint platforms.
• Supports company meetings, employee events, recognition programs, and special HR projects as assigned.
• Supports workforce planning, organizational development, and change management initiatives that align with business objectives and talent strategies.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a human resource capacity
• Previous experience in a Magna group or division preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field required
• Preferred Workday and Dayforce experience

Skills

• Knowledge of Benefit administration (USA/Michigan)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Able to maintain high confidentiality
• Excellent knowledge of English language written and oral
• Must be a self-starter with superior accuracy and the ability to maintain confidential information, records and/or files
• Demonstrated process mindset, project management skills, learning agility and customer focus
• Proficient computer knowledge and skills in Workday, DayForce, and Microsoft Suite

Physical Demands

• Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to travel 5% or less of the time.