S & HR Generalist

Who We Are:

Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day;

they are the true driving force in our operations.

Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time ng part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!

Challenge is #Quality Driven and #People Powered!

Who We Want:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and people-focused Human Resources Generalist with strong payroll administration experience to support our manufacturing workforce. This role will primarily oversee weekly payroll processing, timekeeping administration, payroll auditing, garnishment processing, and leave administration while also supporting broader HR functions across the organization.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and able to communicate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels. This position requires someone who can balance employee support with compliance, accuracy, confidentiality, and operational efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do:

Process weekly payroll for hourly employees, including reviewing and auditing timecards, resolving discrepancies, ensuring approvals are completed, and validating payroll accuracy prior to submission

Administer and maintain employee timekeeping records, attendance tracking, and payroll-related data integrity

Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee pay concerns, missed punches, shift differentials, and overtime issues in a timely manner

Manage payroll garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other wage attachments while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Coordinate leave administration processes, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation, personal leaves, and return-to-work communication with employees and leaders

Serve as a key point of contact for employee payroll and leave-related questions and communications

Support payroll audits, reporting, reconciliations, and compliance activities to ensure accurate payroll processing and recordkeeping

Maintain employee and applicant records in HRIS/HCM systems in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements

Assist with onboarding, orientation, and new hire processing activities

Support employee relations activities including investigations, disciplinary actions, coaching conversations, and documentation

Coach and guide supervisors and managers on employee relations matters, attendance concerns, and policy interpretation

Assist with recruiting activities as needed, including reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, and onboarding new employees

Monitor attendance, tardiness, and absenteeism reporting and ensure appropriate documentation and follow-up actions are completed

Support employee benefits administration including enrollments, changes, open enrollment communication, and employee education

Maintain and support employee recognition and engagement programs

Cross-train and support…