Employee Relations Manager – Battery Pack Assembly

Sustainable Talent•Jeffersonville, IN

1d•$115,500 - $218,100

About The Position

Sustainable Talent is partnering with a leading global automotive manufacturer to staff a new battery pack assembly plant in Jeffersonville, Indiana. The Employee Relations Manager will join the start-up team and help establish the workforce, culture, and employee relations strategy for the facility. The role begins remotely and is expected to transition to onsite work in Jeffersonville; during construction, the employee may attend onsite meetings or work from a temporary onsite office. The manager will advise manufacturing leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams to build effective HR practices, support workforce readiness, and foster positive employee and labor relations. The role will establish and improve employee relations programs, policies, and procedures; support plant launch and scaling; and use employee relations trends, engagement data, and workforce metrics to identify risks and guide continuous improvement. The manager will also support workforce planning, organizational design, change management, employee development, and a culture of engagement, trust, accountability, inclusion, and high performance. The salary range is $115,500–$218,100, and the position includes a comprehensive benefits package. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 8 years of experience in Human Resources processes, including compensation planning and salaried and hourly personnel relations.
Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict management skills.
Ability to guide and influence people at all levels.
Strong business acumen, including financial analysis.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in human resources.
At least 8 years of experience in performance management, employee coaching and counseling, employee engagement, employee development, organizational development, and workforce planning.
At least 4 years of experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or consumer products.

Responsibilities

Advise manufacturing leadership on HR strategy in support of business objectives, operational performance, and workplace culture.
Manage employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, and labor relations issues.
Support development and implementation of HR strategies, policies, and processes to launch and scale the battery manufacturing facility.
Establish and continuously improve employee relations programs, policies, and procedures to promote consistency, compliance, efficiency, and positive employee experiences.
Partner with Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Total Rewards, HR Operations, Communications, and other functions to align workforce initiatives with manufacturing objectives.
Lead initiatives that foster employee engagement, trust, accountability, inclusion, and a high-performance culture; oversee employee feedback programs and identify improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, change management, and employee development strategies.
Analyze employee relations trends, engagement data, and workforce metrics to identify risks, recommend solutions, and drive continuous improvement.
Apply lean principles and progressive HR practices to improve processes, strengthen employee relations, and promote equitable and consistent application of workplace policies.
Coordinate resources across multiple functions and partner with cross-functional teams.