A Warm Welcome
You are now part of a long-standing partnership between BMW and I.K. Hofmann that began in Germany in 1986. Since then, we've placed hundreds of thousands of employees at six BMW locations across Germany and Austria — and now, you’re a part of that 30+ year success story. You’re joining BMW’s only U.S. manufacturing plant, Plant Spartanburg — the global producer of BMW’s X3, X4, X5, X6, and X7 models, distributing to over 140 markets. This world-class, 7-million-square-foot facility features its own power plant, a Family Health Center, and 24/7 security and firefighting personnel.
I.K. Hofmann is a privately held, woman-owned staffing firm founded in 1985. Today, we support over 16,000 employees across 7 countries. In the U.S., we’re proud to be ranked in the top 1% of staffing firms with a Net Promoter Score of 86 — more than double the industry average — thanks to the thousands who recommend us to friends and family. We’re honored you’ve chosen us to help launch your career at BMW. If you ever have feedback, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we want your experience to be nothing short of world-class.
Welcome to the team!
Patricia Quintero-CEO, I.K. Hofmann USA
You will train in Hall 52. On your first day you will park in the northwest parking lot. We will meet you at the turnstiles that are located at the top of the stairs. Please see the times below and do not be late. Make sure you are in complete uniform and metal free. Please call our Onsite‘s if you get lost or need assistance. Everyone is training on A-shift: Monday 6:15am–3:40pm & Tuesday–Friday 7:00am–3:40pm.
From Charlotte: Follow I-85 South to SC exit 60. Take a right onto Hwy 101. After the second traffic light, take a left
From Asheville/Greenville: Follow I-26 East to Spartanburg, SC. Take exit 18 A, to I-85 South. Continue to exit 60. Take a right onto Hwy 101. After the second traffic light, take a left.
From Columbia/Greenville: Follow I-26 East to Spartanburg, SC. Take exit 18 A, to I-85 South. Continue to exit 60. Take a right onto Hwy 101. After the second traffic light, take a left.
From Atlanta/Greenville: Follow 1-85 North to SC exit 60 (just north of Greenville). Turn left at the top of the exit. Take a left onto Hwy 101. Turn left at the third traffic light.
You should be receiving your badge on day 1; however, you need to make sure you bring your ID with you to training. You will not receive your badge without your ID. We know some people leave it in the car and it’s a long walk to and from your car and they cannot issue you the badge without comparing it to your photo ID. Any property issued to you, such as locker keys, badges, equipment keys, parking passes, identification stamps, safety equip ment or anything else provided by the company must be returned at the time of termination. You will be responsible for any lost or damaged items.
| New Hire | Associate | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| working fewer than 90 days | Working 90+ days up to 2000 hours | Who has reached 2000 hours |
| Contingency time off | Contingency time off | Contingency time off |
| Not eligible | 1 after 90 days. Associates who complete their 90-days before July 1 will receive 1 CTO after the 90-days, and 1 CTO on July 1. Associates completing their 90-days after July 1 will receive 1 CTO for the calendar year. CTOs received prior to July 1 may be used at any point during the calendar year. Unused CTOs do not carry over to the next calendar year | 1 on January 1 & 1 on July 1. CTOs received prior to July 1 may be used at any point during the calendar year. Unused CTOs do not carry over to the next calendar year |
| Request Time off/Vacation | Request Time off | Vacation |
| 40 hours at successful completion of training | 40 hours at successful completion of training | 80 hours upon reaching 2000 hours worked |
Arrive 1 minute - 3 hours late to your shift or leave 1 minute- 3 hours prior to end of shift: 0.5 Points
Arrive 3+ hours late to your shift or leave 3+ hours prior to end of shift: 1.0 Point
Do not report as scheduled: 1.0 Point
Work time missed for Family Medical Leave does not fall under the Attendance and Punctuality policy. Family Medical Leave (FMLA) may be granted for qualified individuals, provided criteria is met based on the Family Medical Leave Act. Criteria to qualify may include continuous employment with us for a period of 12 months, 1250 minimum hours worked, a minimum of 50 employees at the company location or within 75 miles of the assigned work site. Please contact us for specific details, qualifying events and FMLA eligibility. Associates are eligible for Contingency Time Off after successfully completing the initial 90- day employment period. Contingency days must be approved by the BMW Plant Spartanburg Section Leader and SUPPLIER. Associates will receive one (1) contingency day after the initial 90-day period, and then one (1) contingency day will be issued in January and July of each year thereafter. Contingen cy Days are unpaid, non-point accumulating absences. Contingency time off may be used to avoid receiving attendance points when applicable.
Medical Statements:
Any absence that prevents an Associate from attending work for two (2) or more consective workdays requires a doctors medical statement to count as one attendance point. The note must list the date of the doctors visit, as well as the date the Associate may return to work. An Associate who misses three consective calendar days and who provides a medical statement on the day of their return to work will recieve one point for that occourance. The note must list the date of the doctor‘s visit, as well as the date the Associate may return to work. Attendance points will not be assessed for absences covered by FMLA or absences which are approved as an accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability. Nothing in this section should be constructed as limiting or otherwise interfering with any Asso ciate‘s rights under the Family Medical Leave Act, or the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended.
Any Associate who accumulates three (3) points in a rolling 90-day period may be terminated for excessive absenteeism, As sociates in their initial 90-day period may be terminated if two (2) attendance points are accumulated. It is policy of I.K. Hofmann to comply with all federal and state laws concerning the employment of people with disabilities and to act in accordinance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). If an Associate with a disability requests accommodation it can be reasonably accommodated without creating undue hardship or causing a direct threat to workplace safety. I.K. Hofmann will reasonably accommodate the Associate. Associate may be requi red to provide information from their healthcare provider. Family Medical Leave (FMLA) may be granted for qualified individuals, provided criteria is met based on the Family Medical Leave Act. Criteria to qualifiy may include continuous employment with I.K. HOfmann for a period of 12 months, 1250 minimum hours worked, a minimum of 50 employees at the company location or within 75 miles of the assigned work site. Work time missed for Family Medical Leave does not fall under the Attendance and Punctuality policy. Please contact us for specific details, qualifiying events and FMLA eligibility.
| Absence | Penalty |
|---|---|
| 1 minute-3 hours start/end of shift | RTO/Vacation reduced by half shift‘s hours |
| 3+ hours start/end of shift | RTO/Vacation reduced by full shift‘s hours |
| not report as scheduled | RTO/Vacation reduced by full shift‘s hours |
Standalone Day Policy: A standalone day is a scheduled workday that is followed by an unscheduled shift. Associates who are tardy, leave early or are absent on a Stand-Alone Day will incur a penalty in addition to points outlined in the Attendance and Punctuality Policy. From time to time, it may be necessary for you to be late or absent from work. We are aware emergencies, illnesses or pres sing personal business may not be scheduled outside of work hours. It is the responsibility of you to contact our Onsite Mana gers and the BMW MC Shift Supervisor.
| Absence | Penalty |
|---|---|
| 1 minute-3 hours start/end of shift | Holiday pay reduced by half shift‘s hours plus % attendance point |
| 3+ hours start/end of shift | Holiday pay reduced by full shift‘s hours plus 1 attendance point |
| not report as scheduled | Holiday pay reduced by full shift‘s hours plus 1 attendance point |
A Penalty Day occours on an Associate‘s last scheduled shift before or first scheduled shift after a scheduled holiday shift.
It is per violation; therefore, an Associate may accure a penality on both the first scheduled shift prior to and after a scheduled holiday shift.
In addition to the points outlined in the Attendance and Punctuality Policy, being absent/tardy during a penalty day will have additional penalties as outlined to the left.
NOTE: Contengency Days may not be used for Penalty Days
These guidelines apply to all BMW MC Facilities and BMW MC Grounds, excluding external parking areas, as well as all Plant Spartanburg Associates entering BMW MC Facilities and/or BMW MC Grounds at any time for any reason.
Failure to comply with these guidelines will result in the Associate not being allowed to work until he/she is dressed appropriately and will be ad dressed through corrective action. Due to safety and quality, nothing should be added to the uniforms (pins or buttons). Each department may also have additional, more specific uniform guidelines for Associates performing work in that department. Once uniforms are issued to you, they must be worn every day, without exception. Note: To help clarify what parts of BMW MC Facilities are considered production areas, green lines on the floor designate entrances to production areas. BMW MC Group visitors entering production areas must wear safety shoes (except in pedestrian aisles), visitor smocks (if applicable), and safety glasses.
General Guidelines:
- Shoes must be closed-toe ESD rated safety (steel toe) shoes with no visible metal
- Shirts must always be buttoned appropriately
- The following alterations shall not be made: cutting off shirts, adding pockets, changing the original shape of the hem
- Do not roll up your sleeves on short sleeve shirts
- Once you receive your uniforms, you may not wear the temporary t-shirts issued to you during orientation without written Onsite Manager approval 7
- Pants: must be full length, cannot be rolled up, must be worn around the waist, not falling below the hips and may not be cut to shorts or altered to add cuffs. Must be navy blue, black or gray in color
- Prohibited pants styles and material: jeans/denim, cargo, athletic/jogging, capri and those with rivets
Short Guidelines:
- Shorts are not permitted in the body shop
- Must be long enough to touch the kneecap and have a 1” blind hem type with thread color that matches the fabric
- No alternative lengths or other alterations that deviate from this will be allowed, e.g., no cuffs, cut-offs, or slits in the hem
- Undergarments cannot be visible below the shorts
- Shorts should be worn around the waist, not falling below the hips
- Due to the safety impact, shorts could be prohibited in specific team areas in the future
Electronic and telecommunication devices including personal cell phones, smartphones, iPads, tablets, iPods, Bluetooth, personal radios and Mp3 players may not be used or carried in work areas. Wireless and Bluetooth must be disabled before entering the plant. Safety Expectations prohibits headphones, earphones and headsets while working on the production line. It is not permitted to take pictures or make any audio or video recordings inside the plant. Because of the highly competitive nature of the automotive industry, the protection of confidential business information and trade secrets is vital to the interests and success of BMW MC. Such information includes but is not limited to personal and financial information, customer lists, production processes and product research and development. All BMW MC Associates, suppliers, contractors and third-party vendors must respect the nature of privileged or confidential information, not use confidential information for personal gain nor share such information with persons internal or external to BMW. Any information that BMW MC has not released to the public must be treated as confidential.
If you have a question about whether certain information should remain confidential, you should discuss it with your supervisor or a manager. If additional information is needed the entire policy can be viewed on the BMW Intranet. All associates at BMW Plant Spartanburg are expected to conduct themselves with a high regard for conduct. If you have questions or concerns about conduct, you should contact your I.K. Hofmann Onsite Manager. The following are examples of grounds for immediate dismissal of an Associate; it is not intended to be an all-inclusive list:
- Breach of trust or dishonesty including theft, or unauthorized possession of, or the use of property belonging to any co-worker, visitor, or customer of I.K. Hofmann
- Willful violation of an established policy or rule including Physical Altercations and Insubordination
- Falsification of Company records to include Timecard or sign-in book violations
- Violation of the Anti-Harassment and/or Equal Employment Opportunity Policies
- Undue and unauthorized absence from duty during regularly scheduled work hours
- Possession of dangerous weapons on the premises & Violation of the Substance Abuse Policy
Social media includes any external and Company-hosted online tools used to share content and profiles, such as personal web pages, message boards, networks, communities, and social networking websites including, but not limited to, Facebook, Google+, Digg, Flickr, X, Linkedln, Snapchat, and web blogs.
The lack of explicit reference to a specific site or type of social media does not limit the application of these guidelines. I.K. Hofmann respects the rights of all Users to use social media. However, because communications by Company Users on social media could, in certain situations, negatively impact business operations, customer relations, or create legal liabilities, it is necessary for I.K. Hofmann to provide guidelines and applicable policies. Associates must comply with the folllowing guidelindes when using social media:
- Users are prohibited from using social media to post or to display comments about co-workers, customers, vendors, suppliers, and members of management that are obscene, physically threatening or intimidating, or constitutes a violation of workplace policies against discrimination, harassment, or hostility on the account of age, race, religion, sex, ethnicity, nationality, disability, or other protected class, status, or characteristic.
- Users are prohibited from using Company trademarks or logos or any trademarks or logos of current I.K. Hofmann clients in a manner that would mislead or confuse the public or customers regarding product quality, intentionally damage e goodwill associated with the trademarks or logos, or unlawfully interfere with I.K. Hofman n‘s ability to effectively use tra demarks or logos in its business operations. This prohibition does not apply to any User concern involving wages, benefits, and/or conditions of employment.
- Users are prohibited from posting or displaying content that is an intentional public attack on the quality of I.K. Hofmann‘s products and/or services or the products and/or services of current I.K. Hofmann clients in a manner that a reasonable person would perceive as calculated to harm I.K. Hofman n‘s business and reduce its income and is unrelated to any User concern involving wages, benefits, and conditions of employment.
- Users are prohibited from using or disclosing trade secret information or proprietary information related to products, designs, or using or disclosing documents or information that have been designated protected, confidential, or highly confidential.
- When content regarding a Company product or service could be relied on by the public or customers, Users should indi cate that their views are their own and do not reflect the views of I.K. Hofmann.
- Unless authorized and approved by I.K. Hofmann, Users are prohibited from disclosing or publishing any promotional content.
- Users should comply with any Company request to temporarily and/or permanently suspend posted communications if the request is necessary to ensure compliance with security regulations applicable to publicly traded companies or other related laws.
- Users are prohibited from engaging in activites that involve the use of scial media that violate other established company policies.
You will be paid every Friday no later than 5pm EST, if your client approved time sheet is received by I.K. Hofmann on Tuesday by 12:00 p.m. EST.
Your first paycheck will be issued your second calendar week of work on Friday by East West Bank, Atlanta, GA, regardless of which day of the week your employment begins. You can receive your paystub by email on Wednesday, two days before payday, to compare and make sure all is accurate if you have signed up for electronic paystubs (see 3rd bullet point). We recommend you do this because if you notice an error on Wednesday or Thursday morning, we can correct it prior to payday. If you have payroll questions that need to be escalated, please call or email our Payroll Department: Phone: (678) 382-6334, Fax: (770) 392-7071, Payroll@hofmannusa.com
You will be paid via direct deposit or rapid Paycard. If you choose to be paid via rapid Paycard, please find all informational material under the documents section in your WebCenter portal, described below. Once all Onboarding Documents are complete, log into your Employee Portal www.webcenter.ontempworks.com/HofmannUSA WebCenter gives you access to important information including your paycheck stubs, assignments, your time cards and lets you manage your W2 and address changes. To log in simply use the credentials that you used to fill out your Onboarding paperwork. Once you‘ve successfully logged in, navigate to the Documents tab and take a look at our Employee Resource Document to learn more about all the things the Employee Portal can do for you. To receive your pay stubs electronically, log into the Employee Portal described above. On the Home Menu click on „Manage Paystubs“ and opt in to receive your Pay stubs electronically. To be alerted, that your timesheet has been processed and to review the hours you will be paid for this week, click on „My Information“ > Notifications and check all the boxes to receive Email-alerts.
We also would like you to download our free Employee app Tempworks which allows you to keep tabs on your assignment and an eye on your pay information. Simply go to your Google Play Store/ App Store and search for the free app titled Tempworks. To log in you will use the same credentials as described above and the invite code Hofmann1234.
At I.K. Hofmann we truly value the dedication that goes into your work every day. That’s why as an I.K. Hofmann USA, Inc. Associate, you have access to a quality benefits package that offers flexibility and security. Please take the time to read and understand this overview so you can gain a better understanding of your options.
Eligibility: Full-time Associates (working a minimum of 30 hours per week) and their eligible dependents can participate in our benefits. All full-time Associates are eligible the first day of the month following 60 calendar days from date of hire. Eligible dependents include: Your lawful spouse, Child(ren) up to age 26 (terminate on the last day of the month) and Child(ren) of any age if you support the child and he/she is incapable of self support due to disability. If you wish to enroll eligible dependents, you MUST provide their complete name, date of birth, and social security number on the enrollment form AND a copy of the marriage certificate for spouse and/ or a copy of the original long form birth certificate for children.
Enrollment: We have arranged a simple process for you to be automatically enrolled in the standard medical plan (employee only), the premium dental plan (employee only), the short-term disability insurance (option 1), the basic life and AD&D coverage, the critical illness and accident policies (employee only).
If you want these coverage elections, you do not need to do anything. You will be enrolled in the plans, and your payroll deductions will begin when your coverage takes effect. If you do not want coverage or would like to choose a different plan option or add spouses or dependents, you need to log into the enrollment portal within 45-days of your start date to make these changes, elections, or declinations. Keep in mind that the elections made during your new hire enrollment period will remain in-place until the next open enrollment period, unless you make changes within 45-days of your start date, or have a qualified life event (marriage, divorce, birth of new dependent, etc.) To make changes via the portal go to https://employeenavigator.com and follow the instructions to complete your elections. If this is your first time logging in, go to website above and begin the self-registration process by simply clicking “Login” located in the top right hand corner of the Home Page. Then click on ”Register” at the bottom of the login screen and enter the following information to create your username and password: First & Last Name, Company Identifier: IHU, the last 4 digits of your SSN and Date of Birth.
We offer the following Health Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision, Accident, Life & Critical Illness Insurance, Short Term Disability, Up to 13 Paid Holidays, 80 hours of paid Vacation, 401k Enrollment with 100% matching on the first 3% & 50% matching on the next 3%, Pay increase after 12 Months, Employee Discount Program with access to 1,000+ national discount brands and other deals. For a full overview of your benefits please read here
Click here to view the Benefits Enrollment Guide.
Click here to read the BMW Injury Prevention Exercise guide.
I hereby formally recognize and declare myself to be employed solely by I.K. Hofmann (SUPPLIER), which has determined to assign me to work for SUPPLIER at BMW MANUFACTURING CO., LLC (BMW MC). The terms and conditions of my emplo yment have been determined solely by SUPPLIER. I agree I am not subject or entitled to any benefits, wages, or other terms and conditions of employment from BMW MC or its Associates, agents and successors relating in any way to my assignment by SUPPLIER to perform services for BMW MC. Further, my assignment will be conclusively considered neither evidence of, nor an application for employment by BMW MC. I agree that the only wages, benefits, or other compensation to which I am entitled through my assignment at BMW MC will be solely and exclusively from SUPPLIER. I HEREBY WAIVE, KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY, ANY CLAIM I MAY HAVE TO BENEFITS, WAGES AND ANY OTHER COMPENSATION FROM BMW MC RELATING IN ANY WAY TO MY ASSIGNMENT BY SUPPLIER.
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