HR Employee Relations Specialist

Hankook Tire•Clarksville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Employee Relations Specialist leads and supports employee relations activities, policies, procedures, and staff. The role promotes effective employee relations programs that support company objectives through appropriate utilization of human resources. It aims to continuously improve employee morale while ensuring orderly use of human capital and adherence to company policies and procedures. The position also directs employee relations and training programs, supports regulatory compliance, and advocates for both employees and the Company in accordance with company policies, applicable laws and regulations, and sound judgment. At least 50% of the role's 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 required.
Good command of written and spoken English required.
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 relevant 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 understanding work-related documents.
Active listening skills, including giving others full attention, understanding their points, asking questions as appropriate, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
Monitoring skills to assess 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 in top and bottom file-cabinet drawers.
Ability to occasionally move office equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Preferred degree focus in human resource management, organizational psychology, or labor relations.
Advanced degree in a related field preferred.
Previous managerial experience preferred.
Previous experience in the manufacturing industry preferred.

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, working with outside consultants as necessary.
Analyze issues such as absenteeism, leave status, consistent policy application, safety, and productivity to assess the employee relations climate and drive approved improvements.
Lead and drive the 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 the Company's health, safety, and environmental programs, policies, and procedures.
Effectively use time and prioritize activities to ensure at least 50% of time is spent on workforce development and morale enhancement.
Act as an advocate for employees and the Company consistent 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.