Human Resources Assistant Manager (BSA1-MG)

Role Overview

The Human Resources Assistant Manager supports the Human Resources Manager in leading day-to-day HR operations for MOBIS North America Electrified Powertrain, LLC (MNAe). This position serves as a key resource for team members and leaders, ensuring consistent application of company policies, employment practices, and HR programs. The role is responsible for supporting employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, payroll and benefits administration, leave management, HR compliance, workforce planning, and continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Assist the Human Resources Manager in implementing HR strategies, policies, procedures, and initiatives that support organizational objectives.
• Provide guidance and support to team members and leadership regarding attendance, performance management, workplace conduct, employee relations issues, and company policies.
• Conduct and support investigations involving employee complaints, workplace concerns, policy violations, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment activities for hourly and salaried positions, including requisition management, job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, offer preparation, onboarding, and new hire orientation.
• Administer and coordinate employee attendance programs, leave administration, and accommodation processes, including FMLA, ADA, PWFA, workers' compensation, and other applicable leave programs.
• Support payroll and timekeeping processes by ensuring employee records, attendance data, and personnel changes are accurate and submitted timely.
• Assist with benefits administration, enrollment activities, employee communications, and vendor coordination.
• Manage performance management processes, including coaching, disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and annual review administration.
• Prepare and analyze HR metrics related to turnover, attendance, staffing, overtime, employee engagement, and workforce planning.
• Maintain confidential employee records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company requirements.
• Coordinate HR training programs, compliance training, leadership development initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
• Partner with Operations, Safety, Finance, Payroll, and other departments to support business objectives and workforce needs.
• Lead HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, compliance, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness.
• Serve as the HR department lead during the absence of the Human Resources Manager.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to assigned HR team members.
• Assist in assigning work, monitoring progress, and ensuring department objectives are achieved.
• Participate in employee selection, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and development activities.
• Support corrective action and performance management processes when applicable.
• Promote professionalism, confidentiality, collaboration, and exceptional customer service throughout the organization.

AUTHORITY & SCOPE

This role operates within defined corporate policies and procedures and exercises judgment appropriate to its level of responsibility. The position may influence decisions related to functional operations, processes, or recommendations and escalate matters as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Yes

Qualifications (The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Five (5) to eight (8) years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Minimum two (2) years of leadership, supervisory, or project leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations, recruitment, leave administration, performance management, and HR compliance.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, automotive, distribution, logistics, or other high-volume operational environments.
• Experience supporting multi-shift operations preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including:
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)
  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
  • Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations
• Ability to conduct objective workplace investigations and deliver sound recommendations.
• Strong employee relations, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coach leaders and influence decision-making while balancing legal compliance and business objectives.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze workforce data and develop actionable recommendations.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality.
• Proficiency in:
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• HRIS systems
• Payroll and timekeeping systems
• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Ability to build effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong customer service mindset and commitment to employee support.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Master's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Automotive manufacturing experience.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll systems, applicant tracking systems, and workforce analytics tools.
• Experience supporting greenfield or rapidly growing manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing HR audits, compliance reviews, and process improvement initiatives

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations (Preferred):

• SHRM-CP
• SHRM-SCP
• PHR
• SPHR

Working Conditions: Work is performed in both office and manufacturing environments with the ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods. Frequent interaction with employees, supervisors, managers, and external partners. Ability to support multiple shifts and work occasional flexible hours as business needs require. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.