Assistant Human Resource Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

We are AUTOKINITON
AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.
We're proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.
To help us drive excellence, you'll get to:
• Provide administrative support to executive leaders and the HR Leadership Team.
• Manage calendars, meeting schedules, agendas, action item trackers, and departmental coordination activities.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, including preparation of materials and follow-up actions.
• Develop and distribute associate communications related to benefits, organizational changes, employee programs, and Tech Center initiatives.
• Create associate recognition communications, digital signage content, TV slides, and monthly acknowledgments.
• Coordinate companywide and local associate engagement initiatives including health fairs, holiday celebrations, appreciation events, and community activities.
• Support social media and internal communications campaigns, including Veterans Day, Employee Appreciation Day, and other recognition events.
• Assist with engagement survey communications, promotional materials, and marketing activities.
• Support preparation and distribution of quarterly business updates and presentations.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and PowerPoint materials.
• Track and maintain departmental budgets.
• Coordinate agency invoices and monthly hour tracking.
• Process invoices, purchase requisitions, and capital requests through OnBase.
• Serve as a liaison for invoice questions and vendor-related inquiries.
• Administer company store vendor relationships, invoices, product ordering, and special initiatives.
• Coordinate candidate interviews, travel arrangements, and all related logistics.
• Maintain recruiting spreadsheets and reports.
• Support training activities and meetings.
• Maintain organizational charts and publish updates as changes occur.
• Update and manage HR SharePoint content.
• Reconcile monthly credit card expenses and process expense reports.
• Coordinate service award programs, including certificates and milestone awards.
• Manage monthly HR birthday communications and coordinate department celebrations and events.
• Participate in the onboarding process, serving as a backup for entering and maintaining new hire information in UKG.
• Enter and manage E-Verify cases for corporate associates, while monitoring weekly and monthly submissions to ensure timely processing, accuracy, and compliance.
• Coordinate unemployment inquiries and submit required work waivers.
• Partner with facilities and service providers to support Tech Center operations.
• Provide reception, lobby, phone, and front-office support.
• Coordinate mail distribution and department deliveries.
• Coordinate associate support programs, including issuing safety shoe and safety glasses vouchers, and arranging floral orders.
• Maintain personnel files and department records in accordance with company policies.
• Review and maintain digital communication content for internal communication displays.
This salary exempt role is a part of our Corporate Human Resource team and reports to the Human Resource Manager.
Required experience:

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of administrative, HR, executive support, or office coordination experience.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Preferred additional skills and abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
• Experience supporting executive leadership.
• Experience coordinating employee engagement and recognition programs.
• Knowledge of HR processes and systems.
• Experience with SharePoint, Concur, OnBase, or similar business systems.
• Experience in a manufacturing or corporate office environment.

Working conditions:
• We'll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Where you'll be:
This position is located at our corporate facility in New Boston, MI, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.
Community features:
• Near Downtown Ann Arbor, MI
• Willow Metro Park
Why you'll enjoy working here:
• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates - from entry-level to senior-level - with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.
AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.
AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.