Labor and employee relations
- Partner with supervisors and the union to apply Plant Rules and the collective bargaining agreement consistently; advise supervisors before discipline.
- Manage grievances from filing through resolution, maintain the grievance tracker and report trends to leadership.
- Conduct workplace investigations, document findings and recommend fair, consistent outcomes.
- Serve as the main contact for hourly employees'' questions, in English and Spanish.
- Post hourly promotional opportunities and job bids, coordinate interviews with supervisors, and communicate offers to selected candidates in line with seniority rules.
HR data, payroll and systems
- Own the accuracy of payroll and HRIS records in Infor/Fusion: enter new hires, process employee changes and correct tracking errors.
- Submit weekly payroll and audit contractual and annual increases, fixing the root cause of any errors.
- Ensure efficient, correct and timely processing of all location HR information for employees, temporary staff and other non-employees.
- Replace paper and manual tracking with Microsoft Forms, digital workflows and AI tools such as Copilot.
- Build and maintain dashboards and reports on attendance, headcount, leave, seniority and 401(k) for plant leadership and the union.
Leave, attendance and compliance
- Administer all leaves of absence (FMLA, disability, ADA and personal), including the ADA interactive process.
- Manage attendance tracking, Team Sense, attendance pre-planning and the perfect attendance program.
- Conduct I-9 audits, respond to unemployment claims and keep personnel files audit-ready.
- Protect the confidentiality of all personnel, medical and pay data.
Staffing and onboarding
- Manage the staffing agency relationship: communicate plant staffing needs, address temporary staff performance and track agency results.
- Run onboarding and orientation, including I-9s, background checks and drug screens.
- Lead temporary employee evaluations and conversion decisions with supervisors.
Engagement and leadership
- Plan the employee engagement calendar and plant communications.
- Coach supervisors on HR policy, goal tracking and employee issues.
- Lead HR process improvements and plant-wide HR projects.
- Back up the Senior HR Professional and travel to other Company locations as needed.
Required Qualifications
- At least 2 years of HR generalist experience supporting manufacturing and warehouse, distribution, or logistics operations; automotive industry experience is a plus.
- Must be able and willing to travel to other Company locations.
- Experience in a unionized environment, including interpreting collective bargaining agreements, handling grievances, and conducting investigations.
- Experience using HRIS and payroll systems to maintain employee records, process changes, and run reports. Proven discretion with highly sensitive information.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Forms), with the ability to build forms, reports, and dashboards, and to use AI tools such as Copilot to track HR data and streamline work.
- Working knowledge of employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, I-9, and unemployment.
- Self-starter motivated to drive change, with the goal of growing into a senior HR role.
Language Required
- Seeking a candidate with professional proficiency in both English and Spanish (reading, writing, and speaking) in order to work daily with our multicultural team of employees.
Why Join Yanfeng?
At Yanfeng, innovation starts with people. Guided by our commitment to sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion, we create an environment where talented individuals can grow, collaborate, and help build the future of mobility.
Yanfeng is committed to developing our employees by providing opportunities through development programs, continuous learning, mentorship, and volunteerism. Our industry-leading team is supported by generous employee benefits and wellness programs including:
- Medical and Prescription Coverage
- Dental Insurance
- Vision
- HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401K with 6% matching contributions and immediate 100% vesting
- Company Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Additional wellness and discount programs
Advance your career with personal and professional growth as a part of our global team!
Thank you for your interest in Yanfeng. As one of the world's largest automotive suppliers, we are creating the future of mobility as a collaborative, global team. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are a company with an established history and a bright future.
In North America, Yanfeng is focused on enhancing the mobility experience through the design, development, and manufacturing of automotive interiors, seating, electronics, and passive safety systems. Founded in Shanghai in 1936, Yanfeng's history of innovation and craftsmanship have since expanded the business globally. Currently, Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 55,000 employees worldwide.
Become a part of something more. Join our team as we grow and create the future of mobility, together.