Team Relations HOD

Hyundai MOBIS•Ellabell, GA

About The Position

The Team Relations Head of Department leads the Team Relations Department, setting its strategy, goals, and direction while continuously improving Team Relations, Supplier Support, Training and Development, Communications, Business Planning, Legal Aspects of Business, and Public Relations. The role oversees departmental budgets, staffing, personnel evaluations, and program development and implementation. The position directs labor and employee relations, advises management on related matters, and develops and maintains a union-avoidance strategy. It oversees internal investigations and employee-relations case management, provides guidance on policies, complaints, training, and engagement, and maintains awareness of labor activity, laws, and regulations. The role also leads labor-relations training, coordinates employee training, prepares reports and presentations, supports communications and employee feedback initiatives, and works with management on organizational strategies, policies, and turnover reduction. This position has supervisory responsibilities. The work environment is an office setting with frequent walking within and between buildings.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
Experience in labor and employment matters.
At least 8 years of HR experience.
At least 5 years of union-avoidance experience in a non-union environment.
Broad-based working knowledge of labor and employment law, corporate law, insurance law, and OSHA.
Knowledge of federal and state labor laws.
Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally and explain complex legal issues to all levels of management.
Detail-oriented and customer-focused.
Willingness to collaborate, share knowledge, respond quickly to urgent matters, and execute proactively.
Ability to understand and embrace the company’s core values, corporate goals, mission, and priorities.
Ability to multitask and manage priorities.
PC literacy, including Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Supervisory capability; the position has supervisory responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience, preferably in the automotive industry.
ERP experience, particularly SAP.
An HR-related certification, such as SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, SHRL, CHRP/HRPA, CPLP, or a related certification.

Responsibilities

Provide general oversight of the Team Relations Department, including setting strategy, developing and monitoring budgets, staffing, and performing or overseeing personnel evaluations.
Manage and direct the Team Relations Department.
Manage and oversee labor and employee relations matters and activities, and provide prompt advice to management.
Develop, implement, and maintain a union-avoidance strategy for detecting, preventing, and responding to union-organizing activity.
Oversee, guide, review, and approve internal investigations involving matters such as performance, workplace violence, discrimination and harassment, attendance, corrective actions, and terminations.
Chair and facilitate the Employee Relations Committee and Medical Review Committee.
Monitor union activity and labor-related regulations and laws, and provide union-avoidance guidance and ideas to executive management.
Maintain relationships with other automotive suppliers and share relevant information about the automotive industry, labor relations, and union activity.
Provide labor-relations training for suppliers as needed and lead benchmarking on Team Relations issues.
Oversee use of the approved employee-relations case-management system by Team Relations personnel.
Provide guidance on employee-relations matters, including policies, training, complaint handling, investigations, and employee engagement.
Create and facilitate regular labor-relations training for MOBIS Savannah employees, including training on company policies and procedures, sexual harassment, and workplace violence.
Participate in New Hire Orientation and coordinate training through the learning management system for hourly and salaried employees.
Prepare written reports and correspondence and deliver presentations to senior leadership as needed.
Coordinate and participate in the President’s Roundtable with production Team Members.
Coach and counsel management at all levels on conflict resolution and interpretation of company policies and procedures.
Oversee the Team Member PulsePoint Survey, data analysis, action plans, and follow-up as needed.
Develop new communication ideas and systems and provide training on company policies and procedures.
Prepare the annual departmental budget and oversee implementation of corporate programs and directives.
Oversee and manage program development and implementation.
Work with management to develop strategies to minimize turnover and support Team Members’ needs while meeting organizational performance goals.
Maintain daily communication with direct reports to provide guidance and support.
Recommend changes to current policies and procedures and assess organizational and people issues.
Manage staff overtime hours.
Comply with and promote workplace safety, attend safety meetings, and conduct safety meetings when necessary.