Assistant Human Resources Manager - Highland Park

About us

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

Forward. For all.

Group Summary

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

About the Role

• To exhibit a fair and consistent management approach, which follows the principles outlined in The Magna Employee's Charter to ensure a satisfied and productive employee workplace.
• To persuade and support the following of Company policies and business objectives in the daily management of the operations of the Company.
• To identify growth and developmental opportunities and on-going training needs of supervisory personnel, which provide for an overall positive working environment.
• Ensure that every Norplas Team Member has a safe work environment, free from recognized hazards. Promote and encourage safe work habits, and the immediate communication of unsafe conditions. Understand, support, implement, and enforce compliance to all company and governmental agencies safety policies, procedures and regulations. Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations. Actively prevent pollution/reduce waste to support the attainment of established goals. Maintain an understanding and instruct employees on how their specific job can affect the environment or the health and safety of themselves or others.
• It is the responsibility of all Norplas employees to comply with the Environmental, Health and Safety Policy. Compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, customer and corporate requirements and regulations including OSHA, DEQ, and ISO 14001 is expected. Perform regular safety audits, conduct safety briefings during pre-shift meetings, be involved in the accident/incident investigation as needed, train new employees, correct unsafe acts of conditions through the safety observation forms, and conduct performance appraisals for workers safety performance.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of The Magna Employee's Charter and ensure that the charter is adhered to by all Norplas staff by providing guidance and leading by example.
• Develop a performance appraisal format for all Norplas employees and develop a system for monitoring and tracking such records for job security.
• Establish and maintain documented procedures for identifying training needs compliant with TS-16949 requirements and provide training to all personnel performing quality related activities.
• Manage the Employee Assistance Referral Program.
• Enforce the Health, Safety and Environmental Policy for Norplas employees and outside contractors of Norplas.
• Implement an effective plan for minimizing and reducing worker injuries and associated costs.

Who we are looking for

• Minimum five years HR Generalist experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Minimum three years HR supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills as well as strong organizational skills.
• Must have experience using personal computer.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field of study.

Your preferred qualifications

What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Site Benefits

Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.