Employee Relations Sr. Specialist

HSBMA LLC•Kingston, GA

6d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

HSBMA LLC is a joint venture company to produce batteries for EVs. The joint venture plans to invest $5 billion to build an EV battery cell plant in Bartow County, Georgia. Hyundai Motor Group and SK On will each hold a 50 percent stake in the joint venture. The new plant created by the two companies is expected to start manufacturing battery cells the second half of 2026 with an annual production capacity of 35 GWh, enough to support the production of 300,000 EVs a year. The future Bartow County plant in northwest Georgia is strategically located near Hyundai Motor Group’s existing and planned U.S. facilities. Hyundai Motor Group broke ground last year on the new Hyundai Motor Group Meta plant America in southeast Georgia to make future Hyundai, Genesis and Kia EVs. The Employee Relations Sr. Specialist is responsible for promoting a positive workplace environment through employee communications and engagement. This position involves managing employee relations, conducting investigations into workplace issues, and working with management to promote employee engagement and retention. ER specialist will assist with employee training and support implementation of company's initiatives. We are looking for someone who has strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills. This role is scheduled primarily on day shift, with standard working hours occurring during daytime operations; however, flexibility is required to provide occasional evening or night shift support based on employee, workforce, and business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
6+ years of relevant experience in high volume manufacturing
1-4 years leading a team or managing process
Working level English
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Developing ER Strategy
Research labor circumstances, etc, and advising on a range of employee relations matters
Employee Morale, Motivation and Satisfaction Management: Implement measures to increase employee morale, motivation and satisfaction while reducing turnover
May conduct employee engagement surveys, work lifestyle programs, on-boarding programs, diversity and inclusion programs, and training, etc.
Creating performance management plans based on production needs
Train and coach manager and employee through the performance management process
Conduct training sessions for manager to improve employee relations and people skills
Investigate employee and supervisor complaints regarding conduct, performance and attendance
Mediate between employees
Monitor diversity/equal employment opportunity program compliance
Monitor internal complaints/ disputes that may lead to labor unionization
Monitor external labor union trends and movement
Promoting and addressing workplace safety issues
Oversee all disciplinary actions, up to, terminations for all salary and hourly personnel
Other task as necessary to meet the organization's objective