Human Resources Representative

Human Resources Representative

Location: Wixom, MI

Schedule: Fully Onsite

Pay: $30–$34/hour

Employment: 8–12 Month Contract-to-Hire

Benefits: Full Benefits, Weekly Pay, and Overtime Eligible

Candidate Requirements:

This role is open ONLY to US Citizens or Green Card holders as all candidates must be ITAR compliant (International Traffic & Arms Regulations). Candidates who are H1B or F1 (OPT/CPT) candidates are NOT permitted in this role. This role is NOT open to corp2corp (C2C) or corp2hire (C2H).

Kawasaki Robotics is seeking an experienced Human Resources Representative to join its team in Wixom, Michigan. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and supporting a wide range of HR functions.

The Human Resources Representative will play an important role in supporting talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, training, and other HR operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and coordinate all talent acquisition activities, including job postings, resume screening, interview scheduling, offer creation, and background and employment verification
• Lead new hire orientation and onboarding activities, both in person and virtually
• Manage HR administrative functions, including personnel files, HRIS data entry, benefits open enrollment, and training and development/LMS administration
• Manage workers’ compensation administration and claims management for employees in the U.S. and Canada
• Develop relationships with local occupational health clinics
• Prepare and maintain OSHA compliance documentation, including OSHA 300, OSHA 300A Annual Summary, and OSHA 301 Incident Reports
• Provide guidance and support to expatriate employees arriving at the Wixom and San Jose offices
• Assist with health and welfare benefits, auto leases, immigration letters, and relocation-related processes
• Lead employee engagement and recognition initiatives, including service awards and recognition programs
• Cross-train with the payroll administrator to provide backup support and assist with Paid Time Off inquiries
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company requirements
• Support audits and reporting requirements, including I-9s, EEO reporting, unemployment claims, and labor postings
• Partner with HR leadership on employee relations concerns, complaints, and investigations
• Perform other HR-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3-5 years of previous Human Resources experience
• Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations in Michigan and California
• Previous experience supporting talent acquisition and recruiting activities
• Experience using HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
• Ability to sit, stand, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods
• Reliable attendance is required

This is a great opportunity for an HR professional looking to expand their experience across multiple areas of human resources while working with a well-established and innovative robotics organization.

If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to me directly or apply today.

EOE (including Disability/Veterans)

How to Apply for This Job:

To apply for this position, please follow these steps: Apply for this job with your current resume. We’ll get back to you the same day with some feedback on your application. Next you’ll be invited to an online screening conversation so we can go over the job requirements together and you can ask questions. After this stage we’ll give you more feedback on your application and select the candidates to move forward in the process. Typically steps 1 to 4 takes less than 24 hours.