Generalist, Human Resources

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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.

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Purpose of position:
Supports all Human Resources programs such as Staffing and Recruitment, payroll support, compensation and benefits, employee or labor relations, performance management, training and development. Responds to employee inquiries regarding Human Resource policies and procedures. Identifies and/or resolves potential grievances. Counsel's employees on work-related and personal issues.

Responsibility: HR Generalist with proven experience in Workday, ADP, and Dayforce to manage core HR functions, ensure accurate payroll processing, and lead HR-related projects. This role blends operational excellence with strategic project execution, including HRIS implementation and optimization, to enhance HR processes and employee engagement.

• Administer end-to-end payroll using ADP / Dayforce, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.
• Maintain payroll records, process adjustments, and collaborate with Finance for reconciliations.
• Manage and optimize HR processes within Workday, including employee data management, reporting, workflows, and system implementation or upgrades.
• Support ADP and Dayforce system enhancements and integrations with HR processes.
• Lead HR projects such as HRIS rollouts, policy updates, onboarding improvements, and engagement initiatives.
• Support recruitment efforts, from job postings to candidate selection.
• Administer benefits programs and assist with open enrollment and employee inquiries.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and compliance matters.
• Prepare HR reports and analytics using Workday, ADP, and other tools for leadership review.

• Associate’s degree (2-year) or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of HR generalist experience with hands‑on payroll processing in Dayforce and/or ADP.
• Strong working knowledge of Workday for HR data management, reporting, and system implementation.
• Proven track record in managing HR-related projects from initiation to completion.
• Solid understanding of employment laws, payroll regulations, and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

• HR certification (PHR, SHRM‑CP) a plus.
• Experience in process improvement, change management, or multi‑system HRIS environments.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. 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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team.

Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision‑making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Regular / Permanent

Cosma International