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People Services Associate Specialist

General Dynamics Land Systems Inc

  • Sterling Heights, MI
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. Responsible for managing a variety of administrative tasks such as: logistical support for HR events, check requests, booking travel, preparing and submitting expense reports, submitting material requisitions, ordering office supplies, and facilities requests.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSterling Heights, MI
    IndustryAerospace and Defense
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1982
    Websitehttp://www.gdls.com/

    Description

    People Services Associate Specialist

    Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

    Date Posted: Sep 3, 2026

    Category: Human Resources

    Requisition ID: 15046

    Career Level: Junior

    Remote Work Options: On-Site

    Clearance Type: None

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    Job Description

    Role Summary:

    Join the People Services team at GD Land Systems and help shape the future of our workforce. In this Human Resources role, you will support talent acquisition and HR coordination activities that enable our broader HR team to deliver exceptional service.

    About GDLS:

    We Serve Those Who Protect What Matters.

    At General Dynamics Land Systems, we build the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology.

    From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance for customers around the world.

    That's why Soldiers and Marines have trusted General Dynamics Land Systems products in the toughest conditions for decades. We deliver the power to win.

    Every day, our global team looks beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges.

    Bring your talent. Bring your purpose. Let's shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
    • 1-3 years of experience, preferably with exposure to talent acquisition and /or HR coordination.
    • Experience or exposure to ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems), HRIS platforms, LinkedIn, and other HR tools.
    • Working knowledge of standard HR practices and processes (recruiting support, onboarding, employee changes, record retention).
    • Experience with booking travel and expense platform preferred.
    • Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, audits, and documentation.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills with exceptional follow-through.
    • Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
    • High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
    • Excellent organizational and time‑management skills; able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
    • Customer service mindset when interacting with employees, leaders, and external contacts.
    • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and learn new HR systems, tools, and processes.
    • Ability to grasp new technology and leverage artificial intelligence (AI) platforms.

    Responsibilities:

    • Support People Services team with hiring efforts for employees and contractors including activities such as: sourcing, recruiting, interviewing scheduling, offer letter preparation, background checks, and onboarding tasks.
    • Actively source and engage talent using a variety of platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed, ATS, social media, career fairs, Google, etc.) for current and future openings.
    • Proactively leverage our CRM System to source applicants and promote recruiting campaigns.
    • Attend college recruiting and corporate events as needed.
    • Accurately input data into HR System for new hires, current employees, and terminations.
    • Maintain employee records in accordance with record retention policies.
    • Responsible for managing a variety of administrative tasks such as: logistical support for HR events, check requests, booking travel, preparing and submitting expense reports, submitting material requisitions, ordering office supplies, and facilities requests.
    • Apply established process documentation to various HR requests to ensure consistent and thorough processing.
    • Identify and recommend process improvements within the People Services & Rewards Team, including opportunities to further embed Artificial Intelligence (AI) into our daily workflows.
    • Support New Hire Orientation an other onboarding activities.
    • Assist with special projects as assigned.

    What We Offer:

    • We offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you
    • Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
    • Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits
    • 401k match up to (6%)
    • Educational assistance
    • 9-80 work schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
    • On-going learning opportunities rewarding work environment
    • (Sterling Heights Facility) Modern office, onsite cafeteria including Coffee Cafe, remodeled fitness center, and outdoor fitness track.

    Additional Information

    • Availability to work outside regular business hours as needed, to address critical issues.This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance).

    GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

    Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

    As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to [email protected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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    About Company

    General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan is a wholly-owned business unit of General Dynamics Corporation’s (NYSE:GD) Combat Systems group and is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and enhancement of tracked and wheeled military vehicles. GDLS has a 70-year defense heritage of providing a full spectrum of high quality, technically superior, high value products and services to the United States and its Allies and demonstrates the leadership, financial resources, technology and strength of more than 7500 employees who are dedicated to making the Company the World’s preferred supplier of land vehicles and weapons systems. This dedication assures every shareholder, customer, and the nation, that the name General Dynamics will always mean Strength on Your Side.

    At the heart of Land Systems’ military-vehicle platforms is the Abrams main battle tank and the family of Stryker and LAV wheeled combat vehicles. These key ground-force assets remain critical to the military’s structure and offer continuing opportunities for modernization and enhancements that meet the Warfighter’s evolving requirements while increasing troop safety and effectiveness.

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