20173 – HR Generalist
Location: Savannah, GA 31308 (5 days on-site) Company Overview
Hyundai AutoEver America (HAEA) is the dynamic IT powerhouse behind Hyundai Motor Corporation, a Fortune 500 global leader in the automotive industry. As a key affiliate, we provide cutting-edge IT services and support to top brands including Kia, Genesis, Hyundai Translead, Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Capital, and Glovis.
HAEA offers a global and collaborative environment where employees drive innovation, improve operational efficiency, and help shape the future of mobility for the Hyundai Motor Group. By uniting IT resources under one roof, HAEA delivers consistent, high-quality solutions and serves as a critical information link between Hyundai's Global Headquarters and North American operations.
Website: http://www.haeaus.com Role Overview
The HR Generalist provides guidance and support across employee relations, policy and procedure interpretation, HR compliance, training, organizational development, and other human resources activities. This role partners with employees, managers, executives, Human Resources, Legal, and external vendors to resolve workplace concerns, reduce organizational risk, support workforce effectiveness, and maintain compliance with applicable California and federal employment laws. Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations Lead fact-finding investigations involving employee concerns, grievances, workplace complaints, performance issues, and other employee relations matters.
Consult with employees and managers to collect, evaluate, and communicate relevant information and recommend appropriate corrective or preventive actions.
Provide guidance on performance management, employee concerns, staffing levels, and team development.
Conduct employee relations risk assessments and develop practical action plans to address identified concerns.
Partner collaboratively with in-house Employee Relations Counsel and other Legal stakeholders on sensitive or complex matters.
Make well-supported recommendations to management to resolve employee concerns in a timely, fair, and consistent manner.
Develop leading indicators for employee concerns and monitor metrics and trends to improve processes, strengthen management practices, and identify potential issues early.
Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a professional, objective, and positive demeanor in all interactions.
Compliance Serve as a liaison between Legal and Human Resources regarding personnel practices, employment policies, employment laws, and employee transfer procedures.
Help prevent legal and compliance challenges by monitoring relevant legislation, reinforcing requirements with managers, recommending procedures, and conducting training.
Interpret and draft HR policies and procedures in alignment with California and federal employment requirements, in partnership with Legal as appropriate.
Verify Form I-9 documentation and support compliant employment eligibility verification practices.
Investigate compliance-related concerns, including matters involving the EEOC, harassment, the ADA, discrimination, and employee disputes, to support effective and legally compliant resolutions within company guidelines.
Support compliance with applicable state and federal discrimination, labor, and employment regulations.
Training and Organizational Development Partner with executives and business leaders to assess division and department training needs.
Research and recommend training resources that help employees build current technical and professional capabilities.
Coordinate with third-party vendors to identify and pursue applicable state grants that may fund training programs and resources.
Support broader organizational development and HR initiatives based on business needs.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in employee…