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# HR Generalist at Hankook Tire America Corp.

- **Company:** Hankook Tire America Corp.
- **Location:** Uniontown, OH
- **Posted:** 2025-04-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hankooktireamericacorp/jobs/4621203008

## Job description

Job Purpose

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced HR Generalist to join our team and play a key role in supporting our HR functions and enhancing the employee experience. In this position, you’ll collaborate with employees and management to foster a positive, inclusive, and productive workplace culture. You will be responsible for recruiting and onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training and development, compliance, benefits administration, and more. This role is ideal for an HR professional with a broad knowledge of HR practices, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

As an HR Generalist, you will support initiatives that align with our company’s mission and values, ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies. You will also work closely with leadership to develop and execute employee recognition programs, support training and development efforts, and facilitate clear, engaging internal communications across the organization.

Level: Administrators

## Key Accountability

- Recruitment and Onboarding: Manage job postings, review resumes, conduct interviews, and coordinate the onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
- Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee inquiries, assist with conflict resolution, and foster a positive workplace culture.
- Employee Recognition: Design and manage an employee recognition program that celebrates achievements and aligns with our company’s values.
- Performance Management: Assist in the employee review process, guide managers on best practices, and support performance improvement initiatives.
- Training and Development: Identify training needs, coordinate development programs, and promote career growth opportunities within the company.
- Compliance and Policy Management: Ensure compliance with labor laws, assist in developing HR policies, and maintain accurate, confidential employee records.
- Benefits Administration: Oversee employee benefits programs, answer employee inquiries, and coordinate with vendors to manage offerings effectively.

Job Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or another related field.
- At least 2 years of prior experience in HR or another related field.
- Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment laws. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Study include HR Management, Business Administration, or Communications. Ideal candidates will have 2 years of experience working within organizations of 50-200 employees.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
- Mandatory - English   Preferred - English / Korean

## About Hankook Tire America Corp.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Hankook Tire America Corp. is the North American sales and manufacturing subsidiary of Hankook Tire & Technology, supplying high-quality tires for passenger cars, light trucks, and commercial vehicles.
- **Entity Type**: Private (wholly owned subsidiary of Hankook Tire & Technology, publicly traded on KRX: 161390)
- **Headquarters**: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- **Founded**: 1941 (parent company); America Corp. established as a fully integrated U.S. entity
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (founded by Chung Hwoi-jung for the parent company)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing – Tire production and distribution
- **Target customers**: B2B (dealers, corporate fleets, OEMs) and B2C (end consumers through retail network); serves both SMB and enterprise segments
- **Mission or purpose**: “To provide the best products and services to our customers” and to “remain a leader in customer satisfaction, be one of the best-known tire brands, consistently provide top-quality products, maintain a highly knowledgeable and motivated workforce, and achieve significant growth and strong financial results.”

## Products & Services
- **Hankook Brand Tires (Passenger, Light Truck, SUV, Truck & Bus)**: Core product line including premium sub-brands: iON (dedicated EV tires), Ventus (premium performance), Dynapro (SUV/truck), Kinergy (comfort), Vantra (van), Winter i*cept (winter), Smart (truck/bus). Type: Physical product.
- **Laufenn, Optimo, Kingstar**: Additional value and specialty tire brands under the global portfolio. Type: Physical product.
- **Manufacturing & Distribution**: Operates a manufacturing plant in Clarksville, Tennessee, plus distribution infrastructure across North America. Type: Manufacturing/Logistics service.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed for America Corp.; parent Hankook Tire & Technology market cap approx. ₩4.5 trillion (~$3.4 billion as of mid-2026).
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of parent was ₩8.4 trillion (~$6.4 billion) in 2024; America Corp. revenue not separately reported. **Total Funding**: Not applicable (subsidiary).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Part of Hankook Tire & Technology group; strategic partners include OEMs (e.g., BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen) and racing series (TGL golf league, etc.).
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 6.1% YoY to 276 employees (LinkedIn); opened a new onsite health center at Clarksville plant in January 2026; grand opening of “Hankook Tire Clinic Powered by Evernorth”; expanding production capacity in North America; became official tire partner of TGL golf league.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Global scale with local production**: Manufacturing plant in Tennessee allows fast supply to U.S. market and avoids tariffs.
- **Premium technology**: Dedicated EV tire line (iON), advanced winter tire test center (Technotrack in Europe), and a strong R&D network (5 global R&D centers).
- **Brand recognition**: One of the top tire brands globally, with partnerships in motorsports and premium OEM fitments.
- **Vertical integration**: Owns distribution subsidiaries (e.g., Jax Tyres in Australia) and controls supply chain.

## Strategic Focus
- Expand production and distribution infrastructure in North America and Europe to capture leading market shares.
- Accelerate electric vehicle tire portfolio (iON) and sustainable materials (ESG management).
- Pursue both organic growth and inorganic growth (M&A, JVs, off-take agreements) – e.g., acquisition of Hanon Systems (automotive thermal management) at parent level.
- Strengthen brand position through premium branding and motorsport partnerships.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes teamwork, community involvement (e.g., winter drives, career fairs), and employee well-being (onsite health clinic).
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Some roles are remote (Strategic Account Manager, Sales Engineer, Territory Manager) or hybrid (Field Technical Service Specialist - Illinois). Many roles are Nashville HQ-based.
- **Growth**: Company is expanding headcount (+6% YoY) and manufacturing footprint, offering career advancement in a global company.
- **Notable perks**: Onsite health center at Clarksville plant; engagement in local communities; intern programs celebrated; equal opportunity employer.
- **Engineering culture**: Strong technical roles in IT, tire testing, web development, and systems administration; uses modern tech stack (Salesforce, SAP, Workday, Python, etc.).

## Sources
1. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hankook-tire-america-corp.)
2. [hankooktire.com](https://www.hankooktire.com/global/en/company/company-overview.html)
3. [hankooktire.com](https://www.hankooktire.com/us/en/company/career.html)
4. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hankooktireamericacorp)

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