Human Resources Coordinator

Human Resources Coordinator

Location: Riverside, MO

Job Summary

Adient is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Human Resources Coordinator to support the day-to-day HR operations of our Riverside manufacturing facility. This role serves as a key resource for employees, supervisors, and managers by providing guidance on HR processes, maintaining employee records, coordinating employee programs, and ensuring a positive employee experience throughout the employment lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and demonstrate a passion for helping employees while supporting business objectives. This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow within Human Resources while gaining exposure to a variety of HR disciplines, including employee relations, HR operations, onboarding, reporting, compliance, and talent support.

Key Responsibilities

Employee & Manager Support

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee and manager HR-related questions and requests.
• Provide guidance on company policies, procedures, benefits, leave programs, and self-service HR tools.
• Manage routine HR inquiries through resolution while escalating more complex matters to appropriate HR partners when necessary.
• Foster positive employee relations by delivering responsive and professional customer service.

HR Operations & Administration

• Coordinate and process HR transactions while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.
• Facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation activities, ensuring employees have a positive and engaging start.
• Support employee lifecycle processes including transfers, status changes, leaves of absence, and separations.
• Conduct exit meetings and assist with offboarding activities.
• Maintain employee records and ensure data integrity within HR systems.

HRIS & Data Management

• Process and audit HRIS transactions to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Generate routine and ad hoc reports to support business and HR decision-making.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee information.
• Assist with HR recordkeeping and compliance requirements.

Reporting & Analytics

• Collect, analyze, and present HR-related data to support operational and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare reports, scorecards, dashboards, and workforce metrics for plant leadership and HR management.
• Track key HR indicators such as turnover, attendance, staffing, training, and employee engagement metrics.
• Identify trends and provide recommendations for process improvements.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Assist with employee events, recognition programs, communication initiatives, and engagement activities.
• Support plant-wide programs that promote a positive workplace culture.
• Coordinate participation in community, wellness, and employee appreciation events.
• Partner with management to enhance employee engagement and retention efforts.

Process Improvement & Special Projects

• Develop and maintain HR process documentation, procedures, and training materials.
• Perform root cause analysis using data and employee feedback to identify improvement opportunities.
• Recommend and implement process enhancements that improve efficiency, consistency, and customer service.
• Assist with departmental projects, audits, compliance initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of Human Resources experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally and discreetly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred

• Experience supporting HR operations within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems such as Workday, SAP, SuccessFactors, ADP, or similar platforms.
• Experience with employee onboarding, reporting, and HR analytics.
• Knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and employee relations principles.

Why Join Adient?

At Adient, you'll be part of a global leader in automotive seating with operations around the world. Our Riverside team offers an environment where collaboration, continuous improvement, employee development, and safety are at the center of everything we do.

This role provides valuable exposure to multiple areas of Human Resources and offers opportunities to develop professionally while making a direct impact on employees, leaders, and business operations. If you're looking for a dynamic HR career in a manufacturing environment where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com.