Human Resources Coordinator

Manufacturing HR Coordinator

St. Joseph, MI area

Competitive Salary, 401K, and More!

Join a stable , growing automotive leader offering cutting-edge technology, true work-life balance with zero weekends , and direct mentorship alongside a collaborative HR Manager.

✔ True Work-Life Balance: Enjoy standard weekday hours with zero weekend work, no travel, and no after-hours calls—giving you full control over your personal time.

✔ Cutting-Edge, Profitable Environment: Join a stable, highly profitable automotive leader that is actively growing and investing heavily in advanced plant technology and facility upgrades.

✔ Varied HR Exposure & Growth: Expand your skill sets with opportunity to drive improvements and gain hands-on experience across diverse HR initiatives.

✔ Collaborative Leadership & Support: Work directly alongside an energetic, knowledgeable HR Manager in a fast-paced environment supporting a steady, long-tenured production team.

✔ Comprehensive Benefits Package: Access competitive compensation paired with healthcare, dental, and vision plan options tailored to your needs.

Profitable, stable manufacturer is hiring their next HR Coordinator to report to the HR Manager at a fast-paced plant. Daily you will work in a generalist role with diverse HR duties. Responsibilities will include:

• Daily Staff & Leadership Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for hourly personnel and production leaders on attendance, policies, performance, and general inquiries.
• Recruiting & Onboarding: Partner with the HR Manager and third-party staffing agencies to recruit for hourly manufacturing positions, complete new-hire paperwork, and facilitate onboarding/orientation.
• HRIS, Payroll & Data Entry: Handle extensive data entry into payroll and HRIS systems, support timekeeping/payroll processes, complete physical and electronic filing, and maintain accurate employee records.
• Compliance & Leave Administration: Assist with compliance audits, ensure adherence to labor laws and company policies, track required employee training, and help administer FMLA, leaves of absence, and Workers’ Compensation.
• Culture, Engagement & Operations: Lead employee recognition, wellness programs, and team event planning, while overseeing operational tasks like managing the uniform program and third-party vendor.

The qualified candidate will be able to build rapport on the manufacturing floor, be comfortable and confident delivering onboarding presentations and orientation, have good energy and able to handle multiple tasks. Individuals should be well-rounded in human resources and enjoy employee relations. There is no travel and no weekend work with this position. There is not remote work available.

The company offers EXCELLENT medical benefits (including dental and vision) available after 90 days, short-term and long-term disability, 401K match, paid holidays and vacation, and tuition reimbursement.

REQUIREMENTS for the Manufacturing HR Coordinator:

1. Minimum of a high school diploma; post education is highly preferred

2. At least two years of experience in a similar human resources role

3. Experience supporting HR functions in manufacturing environments

4. Well-rounded HR generalist background

5. Experience recruiting general labor positions

6. Microsoft Office

Skills preferred but NOT required:

1. ADP experience

2. SHRM Certification

3. Non-union workforces

4. Experience with conflict management

5. Working knowledge of BWC and FMLA

6. Experience with payroll processes

7. Working knowledge of HRIS systems

8. Experience conducting new hire orientation

Reasons to work for this organization:

📌 Multiple plans for medical, dental and vision

📌 Stable organization in the automotive industry and adding new business

📌 Excellent work-life balance and NO weekends

📌 Cutting edge technology; investments have been made in the plant

📌 Opportunity to be diverse in your HR tasks