Human Resources Coordinator

Position Overview:

Xinquan Texas Automotive Interiors, LLC is part of Xinquan Group, a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture, and sales of automotive interior and exterior trim system components and molds. Our headquarter is located in Changzhou, China. With over 10,000 employees worldwide, we offer the financial stability of an established global company and the entrepreneurial fire of a brand-new facility.

We are establishing our first US production plant in Austin, Texas, and we're launching a major hiring initiative to build our core team quickly! This is a once-in-a-career chance to get in on the ground floor of a state-of-the-art facility. You won't just be filling a role—you'll be a founding member who will design, implement, and define the culture and operating procedures for our entire US operation.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to have a direct, tangible impact on our success from day one, join us and help build the future of automotive manufacturing in Austin!

About the Role

The HR Coordinator is the on-shift face of Human Resources for the plant. Assigned to 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift, this role is the first point of contact for employee questions and concerns, resolves minor employee relations issues, and keeps HR processes running on the floor when the HR Manager is not on site.

The coordinator works closely with production managers, supervisors, team leads, EHS and our staffing agency partner to support a fast-growing workforce across the Seats and Interior business lines.

Key Responsibilities

Duties / Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-shift HR point of contact for employee questions on pay, timecards, PTO, attendance, benefits, leaves and company policies.
• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor through regular floor walks and scheduled HR office hours; support an open-door culture.
• Log, track and follow up on employee inquiries and concerns through resolution; escalate issues outside scope to the HR Manager.
• Handle minor employee relations issues (attendance disputes, peer conflicts, dress code and break violations, general complaints) and coach supervisors and team leads on fair, consistent first-level resolution.
• Gather facts and take initial statements for employee complaints; immediately escalate any concern involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, workplace violence, safety or potential legal exposure.
• Prepare and document verbal and written warnings under the progressive discipline policy; serve as HR witness and maintain complete records.
• Review and correct timecard exceptions in Paylocity (missed punches, edits, overtime) and verify shift differential, overtime and holiday pay coding before payroll deadlines.
• Track attendance points and notify supervisors when employees reach policy thresholds.
• Coordinate with the staffing agency on headcount requests, start dates, no-shows and temp-to-hire conversions.
• Conduct HR initial interviews for operator and production roles to support the plant's 2-week time-to-fill target.
• Lead new hire orientation; complete I-9 and E-Verify, policy acknowledgments and onboarding paperwork; conduct 30/60/90-day new hire check-ins.
• Schedule and track required training and certifications; keep training records and the ILUO skills matrix current for the assigned shift.
• Partner with EHS on injury and incident reporting, post-accident and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing, workers' compensation claims, and return-to-work/light-duty coordination.
• Join EHS floor walks and reinforce plant safety rules and PPE requirements.
• Maintain accurate, confidential personnel files and HRIS data for new hires, status changes, transfers, promotions and separations.
• Process leave of absence and accommodation paperwork (FMLA, ADA, personal leave) and route to the HR Manager for approval.
• Conduct exit interviews and complete separation checklists; report turnover and employee concern trends by shift and department.
• Keep federal and state labor law postings current; communicate plant announcements, policy updates and benefit reminders on the assigned shift.
• Support employee engagement and recognition events, shift meetings, open enrollment sessions and employee surveys.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Qualifications

• · Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• · Experience: 2+ years in HR, payroll or administrative support, preferably in a manufacturing or shift-based environment.
• · Working knowledge of attendance policies, progressive discipline, I-9/E-Verify compliance and leave administration.
• · Experience with an HRIS or timekeeping system (Paylocity preferred) and proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
• · Ability to work the assigned shift, plus occasional overtime, weekends and coverage of other shifts.
• · Attributes: Approachable, discreet with confidential information, calm in difficult conversations, and sound judgment on what to resolve versus escalate.

Preferred Qualifications

• · Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• · Experience in tier 1 automotive or IATF 16949 manufacturing.
• · Professional certification such as aPHR, PHR or SHRM-CP, or actively working toward one.
• · Experience working with staffing agencies and high-volume hourly hiring.
• · Familiarity with OSHA recordkeeping and workers' compensation processes.

Working Conditions:

• Manufacturing plant environment; time split between the HR office and the production floor.
• Assigned to 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift; flexibility to support other shifts, weekends and overtime events as needed.
• Regular floor walks; standing and walking for extended periods and occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Exposure to noise, moving equipment and varying temperatures on the shop floor.
• Required PPE (safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection) and adherence to all plant safety rules.

Career Path and Development

Growth & Development

• Be part of launching and scaling a new U.S. manufacturing facility — you’ll gain broad, hands-on HR experience with a clear path toward HR Generalist and HR Business Partner roles.

Impact & Ownership

• Own the employee experience on your shift and help shape how HR, attendance, onboarding and employee relations practices run across the plant.

Collaborative, Multicultural Environment

• Work within a global automotive supplier network alongside production, EHS and leadership teams, with support for professional HR certification as you grow.

What We Offer:

• Xinquan Texas Automotive Interiors LLC offers a stable and fast-paced manufacturing environment with opportunities for professional growth. Team members benefit from hands-on experience in the automotive industry, cross-functional collaboration, competitive compensation and benefits, and the chance to contribute to continuous improvement within a global organization.

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person