Specialist, Workforce Management

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Why We Want You We believe that sharing common values and bringing together ideas from all people of a community triggers more engagement, creativity and performance. By inspiring each other and fostering an inclusive, friendly environment that helps us thrive as individuals we create a unique and cooperative work sphere. We value diversity and inclusion and care for everybody that supports us with his and her skills. Find your future with us and join our team! What You Do What You Do Optimize labor resources and processes to enhance productivity and efficiency (lean management) through effective staffing planning, execution of the Workforce Management strategy, and two-way communication with operations and administrative leadership. As a part of the above, and on an ongoing basis will also: Establish strong team member relations, at all levels and provide support for people development, coaching, and mentoring with a focus on teamwork and inclusion Work closely with advisors from Mazda and Toyota Manage planning and hiring processes for MTM workforce (administrative and operations) Assess, anticipate, and execute fulfillment of hiring needs Manage the ongoing development of job descriptions and job requisitions Support offer letter generation, review and approval processes; facilitate job offers Develop and manage staffing plans to ensure a stable business operation Conduct and lead manpower meetings to gain approval for headcount in each department with WFM leadership Drive lean operations in departments by pursuing workforce flexibility in production Create and update daily, weekly and special reports (e.g., hiring statistics, plan vs actual, attrition, etc.) Develop and maintain working knowledge of labor and related laws, industry trends, and effective human resource practices to ensure that hiring processes are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations Partner with all hiring managers to ensure consistent application of WFM standards and hiring procedures Communicate needs proactively with management to seek, develop and integrate solutions for process improvements Collaborate with other areas (i.e. compensation and benefits and training and development) to improve MTM workforce Partner with staffing vendors to ensure an efficient hiring process Establish and lead a long-term strategy for the internal movement process (promotion, lateral, org change, etc.) Utilizing our HRIS System, drive continuous improvement by simplifying and automating workforce management processes Take ownership of headcount management and recruitment KPI’s Performs other related duties as assigned by the department Be available to work outside of normal work schedule, including but not limited to weekends, holidays, shutdowns, and travel as needed (domestically and internationally)

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of Products
Excellent communications skills – written & verbal
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement a plan in support of a broad set of goals; can manage multiple priorities in a highly dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management
2+ years of relevant experience (automotive manufacturing preferred)
Experience with HRIS platforms (Workday)
Experience in recruiting and hiring processes
Experience defining and developing new programs, tools and processes in support of recruiting needs in a high-growth environment
Proficiency in using Power BI/Power Apps to integrate and visualize data from multiple data sources

Responsibilities

Optimize labor resources and processes to enhance productivity and efficiency (lean management) through effective staffing planning, execution of the Workforce Management strategy, and two-way communication with operations and administrative leadership.
Establish strong team member relations, at all levels and provide support for people development, coaching, and mentoring with a focus on teamwork and inclusion
Work closely with advisors from Mazda and Toyota
Manage planning and hiring processes for MTM workforce (administrative and operations)
Assess, anticipate, and execute fulfillment of hiring needs
Manage the ongoing development of job descriptions and job requisitions
Support offer letter generation, review and approval processes; facilitate job offers
Develop and manage staffing plans to ensure a stable business operation
Conduct and lead manpower meetings to gain approval for headcount in each department with WFM leadership
Drive lean operations in departments by pursuing workforce flexibility in production
Create and update daily, weekly and special reports (e.g., hiring statistics, plan vs actual, attrition, etc.)
Develop and maintain working knowledge of labor and related laws, industry trends, and effective human resource practices to ensure that hiring processes are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Partner with all hiring managers to ensure consistent application of WFM standards and hiring procedures
Communicate needs proactively with management to seek, develop and integrate solutions for process improvements
Collaborate with other areas (i.e. compensation and benefits and training and development) to improve MTM workforce
Partner with staffing vendors to ensure an efficient hiring process
Establish and lead a long-term strategy for the internal movement process (promotion, lateral, org change, etc.)
Utilizing our HRIS System, drive continuous improvement by simplifying and automating workforce management processes
Take ownership of headcount management and recruitment KPI’s
Performs other related duties as assigned by the department
Be available to work outside of normal work schedule, including but not limited to weekends, holidays, shutdowns, and travel as needed (domestically and internationally)