People Services Associate Specialist

Role Summary:

Join the People Services team at GD Land Systems and help shape the future of our workforce. In this Human Resources role, you will support talent acquisition and HR coordination activities that enable our broader HR team to deliver exceptional service.

About GDLS:

We Serve Those Who Protect What Matters.

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we build the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology.

From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance for customers around the world.

That’s why Soldiers and Marines have trusted General Dynamics Land Systems products in the toughest conditions for decades. We deliver the power to win.

Every day, our global team looks beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges.

Bring your talent. Bring your purpose. Let’s shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 1-3 years of experience, preferably with exposure to talent acquisition and /or HR coordination.
• Experience or exposure to ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems), HRIS platforms, LinkedIn, and other HR tools.
• Working knowledge of standard HR practices and processes (recruiting support, onboarding, employee changes, record retention).
• Experience with booking travel and expense platform preferred.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, audits, and documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with exceptional follow-through.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills; able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Customer service mindset when interacting with employees, leaders, and external contacts.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and learn new HR systems, tools, and processes.
• Ability to grasp new technology and leverage artificial intelligence (AI) platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Support People Services team with hiring efforts for employees and contractors including activities such as: sourcing, recruiting, interviewing scheduling, offer letter preparation, background checks, and onboarding tasks.  
• Actively source and engage talent using a variety of platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed, ATS, social media, career fairs, Google, etc.) for current and future openings.
• Proactively leverage our CRM System to source applicants and promote recruiting campaigns.
• Attend college recruiting and corporate events as needed. 
• Accurately input data into HR System for new hires, current employees, and terminations.
• Maintain employee records in accordance with record retention policies.
• Responsible for managing a variety of administrative tasks such as: logistical support for HR events, check requests, booking travel, preparing and submitting expense reports, submitting material requisitions, ordering office supplies, and facilities requests.
• Apply established process documentation to various HR requests to ensure consistent and thorough processing.
• Identify and recommend process improvements within the People Services & Rewards Team, including opportunities to further embed Artificial Intelligence (AI) into our daily workflows.
• Support New Hire Orientation an other onboarding activities.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

What We Offer:

• We offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you
• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits
• 401k match up to (6%)
• Educational assistance
• 9-80 work schedule (This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• On-going learning opportunities rewarding work environment
• (Sterling Heights Facility) Modern office, onsite cafeteria including Coffee Cafe, remodeled fitness center, and outdoor fitness track.

Additional Information

• Availability to work outside regular business hours as needed, to address critical issues.This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance). 

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.