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Tenneco

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Snr. HR Generalist

Tenneco · Northville, Michigan, United States

Full-timeOn site2-5 yrsListed as no visa sponsorshipMotor Vehicle Manufacturing
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In short

Manage recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, training coordination, and succession planning for corporate functional groups and salaried employees. Maintain accurate HR records and reports, analyze workforce data, administer compensation programs, support employee services, and ensure compliance with employment laws and continuous improvement initiatives.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

RecruitmentOnboardingEmployee RelationsBenefits AdministrationHR ReportingHR Data AnalysisSuccession PlanningTraining Coordination

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Human ResourcesRecruitmentOnboardingOffboardingEmployee RelationsBenefits AdministrationHRISMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelPivot Tables

A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required, along with 3–5 years of progressively responsible HR experience. Candidates should have knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws, strong communication and analytical abilities, proficiency with HRIS and Microsoft Office—especially Excel—and the ability to work onsite in a fast-paced corporate environment.

About the employer

Tenneco

We’re united by one purpose: to be the most trusted partner and the best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry. And we’re doing it by leaning into the one thing no one can copy: our culture — our sustainable competitive advantage.

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The Tenneco Way combines our Core Values, our mindset, and our commitment to developing ourselves and our teams. It’s how we create opportunities for our employees, deliver excellence for our customers, and build the capability that drives our future success. This is how we win. This is how we lead. This is The Tenneco Way. Learn more at Tenneco.com.

INDUSTRY
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
COMPANY
Privately Held
HEADQUARTERS
Northville, Michigan
SIZE
10,001+on LinkedIn
OFFICES
30 on LinkedIn

KNOWN FOR

Manufacturing of exhaust systems and componentsManufacturing of powertrain componentsAftermarketSuspension SystemsAdvanced Suspension TechnologiesNVH Performance Materials

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Questions about this role

Is this Tenneco role remote?
Tagged on site.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 2-5 years.

The posting, in full

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values–radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win–or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

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ABOUT TENNECO

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values–radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win–or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Senior Human Resources Generalist to join our team in Northville, MI. As the Senior HR Generalist, you will be responsible for providing support to the Human Resources Manager on an on-going basis in a fast-paced environment. You will provide effective administration of policies, procedures, guidelines, and benefits. This role also supports company employee relations efforts, recruiting and onboarding.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage recruitment, the onboarding process, and requirement for the corporate functional groups.
  • Implementation of policies, practices, and procedures necessary for the well-being of the company and its team members.
  • Administration of the company’s benefits plans, by presenting and interpreting benefits programs to all salaried employees.
  • Create and prepare HR Reports as requested for headcount, AAP reports, Merit and AIP audit reports, including acting as a key steward for data accuracy.
  • Manage the offboarding process.
  • Assist with the coordination of the company training program, including recognition of training needs, development of materials, and delivery of training.
  • Plan and prepare succession planning with Human Resources Managers for the salaried staff.
  • Maintain accurate HR records and generate reports as required.
  • Analyze HR data to identify trends and recommend proactive solutions to enhance HR programs and practice.
  • Conduct wage and salary administration programs.
  • Develop and maintain procedures and programs for providing employee services to promote and maintain a high level of employee morale.
  • Responsible for continual improvement projects and review as they apply to the department.
  • Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws.
  • Provide other support to the Management team as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field required.
  • 3 - 5 years of Human Resources experience in positions of increasing accountability.
  • Solid understanding of HR best practices, employment laws and compliance requirements.
  • Excellent communications, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Highly proficient in HRIS and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Detailed-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis with large datasets, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
  • Provide other support as needed based on business needs.
  • Ability to work in a high paced corporate environment
  • Ability to work onsite in Northville, MI.

We don’t want average. We want exceptional. We want someone who’s hungry to build, unafraid to challenge, and bold enough to lead with empathy, speed, and precision. Sound like you? Let us know.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

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This listing comes from Tenneco's own careers site. Apply links go to the employer. Company facts are from Tenneco's public profile. Last checked 3 Nov 2026.