The Human Resources Generalist supports HR practices, handles recruitment, manages employee relations, audits records, and ensures policy compliance while promoting a positive workplace environment.
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What we offer:
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. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.
Job Responsibilities:
Provides Human Resources support to all departments. Carries out communication and tasks to implement and maintain Human Resources practices and policies that are consistent, clear and understood by management and employees. Provides guidance and instruction on HR policies and systems as required.
Duties and Responsibility:
Skills and Qualifications:
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Seating
What we offer:
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. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.
Job Responsibilities:
Provides Human Resources support to all departments. Carries out communication and tasks to implement and maintain Human Resources practices and policies that are consistent, clear and understood by management and employees. Provides guidance and instruction on HR policies and systems as required.
Duties and Responsibility:
- Salary starting at $70,000
- Immediate, open position
- Provide daily support to employees while fostering positive employee relations.
- Provide support and prepare documentation for hourly performance reviews.
- Lead full cycle recruitment process.
- Participate in the development and regular updating of company policies, programs and the Employee Handbook.
- Support management when dealing with employee concerns, conduct workplace investigations as required.
- Advise managers and employees on the interpretation and administration of company policies and procedures.
- Actively prepare, participate and continuously improve the employee orientation and onboarding program.
- Audit and support management with time and attendance for biweekly pay through Dayforce system
- Conducts exit interviews with departing employees as required.
- Actively participate in the coordination of company events and service award programs.
- Ensures effective and accurate administration of employee records in employee database systems (Workday / Dayforce).
- Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of all HR and employee documentation.
- Manage STA and leave of absences, including work accommodation and correspondence
- Communicate daily with the temporary agencies supporting production requirements and maintain temporary tracking.
- Support employees with Dayforce / Workday / Payroll inquiries and training
- Ensure shop floor visibility and coverage for all shifts as required;
- Assist with HR Projects as assigned.
- Ensures excellent customer service both internally and externally at all times.
- Performs other duties as required
Skills and Qualifications:
- Completion of Post Graduate College diploma or University degree in Human Resources required
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a Human Resources role, automotive industry preferred
- Experience working with Workday & Dayforce or similar HRIS preferred
- Working knowledge of employment legislation is required
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written are required
- Demonstrated ability to be a team player and committed to working collaboratively with peers and other departments
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment
- Demonstrated ability to handle conflict resolution effectively
- Professional, responsive and excellent interpersonal skills are required
- Strong computer literacy required: MS Office; Excel/Word/Power Point/Outlook
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Seating
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