HR Employee Relations Specialist

Hankook Tire•Clarksville, TN

About The Position

The Employee Relations Specialist leads and supports employee relations activities, staff, policies, and procedures. The role promotes effective employee relations programs that support company objectives through appropriate utilization of human resources. It works to improve employee morale while ensuring orderly utilization of human capital and adherence to company policies and procedures. The position also supports employee relations training, compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity regulations, and workforce development. At least 50% of time must be spent on workforce development and morale enhancement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Several years of relevant HR experience or at least 2 years of direct HR-Employee Relations experience.
Good command of written and spoken English.
Knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Knowledge of personnel and human resources principles and procedures, including recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences, learning and motivation, psychological research methods, and assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Critical-thinking skills, including using logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems.
Reading comprehension skills for work-related documents.
Active-listening skills, including understanding others, asking appropriate questions, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Monitoring and assessment skills to evaluate performance and make improvements or take corrective action.
Ability to frequently move about the manufacturing plant campus, office environments, and production areas, and occasionally ascend or descend stairs.
Ability to remain stationary 50% of the time.
Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
Ability to position oneself to file documents, including in the top and bottom drawers of file cabinets.
Ability to occasionally move office equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Human resource management, organizational psychology, or labor relations education.
Advanced degree in a related field.
Previous managerial experience.
Previous experience in the manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

Lead the interpretation and implementation of established human resources policies and procedures throughout the company.
Lead the overall direction of employee relations and training programs, and ensure compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity regulations.
Maintain government contacts and current information on regulations and laws affecting employee relations.
Assist in promoting and enhancing the company’s image.
Participate in community affairs and represent the company in professional organizations.
Develop and recommend programs for establishing employee performance standards.
Assist in developing methods for establishing standards for hourly and salaried personnel.
Recruit, interview, and reference applicants for open positions; work with outside consultants as necessary.
Analyze absenteeism, leave status, consistent policy application, safety, productivity, and other issues to assess the employee relations climate and drive approved improvement recommendations.
Lead and drive development and coordination of programs and plans to improve employee morale and ensure employee involvement.
Recommend and coordinate training and management development activities.
Comply with and actively support company health, safety, and environmental programs, policies, and procedures.
Prioritize activities and manage time to ensure at least 50% of time is spent on workforce development and morale enhancement.
Advocate for both employees and the company in accordance with company policies, external laws and regulations, and common sense.
Lead internal investigations and audits regarding compliance with external laws, regulations, and applicable company policies.
Follow company policies and procedures when assisting with employment determinations.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.