Team Relations Specialist

Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System, LLC•West Point, GA

About The Position

Team Relations (TR) Specialist manages the company’s relationships with its hourly employees. They oversee the full life cycle relationship from the employees hiring through the exit process. To better manage employee relations, TR leads the sourcing and selection process part, communicating Human Resources policies, conducting exit interviews and ultimately analyzing employee data and making recommendations for improvement. The TR incumbent will serve as an advocate for our hourly Team Members and Supervisors and serve balance in conflict resolution as needed. Team Relations Specialist will work in conjunction with and under the direction of the Human Resources Department.

Requirements

1-3 Years’ experience in Human Resources or Team Relations
Knowledge of state and federal labor laws, and current HR practices and procedures
Strong analytical/Problem solving abilities
Strong consultative, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Ability to be collaborative, build positive relationships and influencing skills
Excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills
Strong personal alignment with internal ethics, integrity and deep respect for confidentiality
Must be proficient using MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

Experience within an automotive production or manufacturing facility preferred
SAP/ERP knowledge is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Assist and respond to employee concerns, complaints, and workplace conflicts
Serves as an advocate, liaison, and trusted advisor for Team Members in conflict resolutions and communications
Conduct timely investigations including interviews, documentation and video review, and fact-finding
Ensure consistent application of company guidebook, rules, and standards
Provide objective recommendations to leadership based on findings
Prepare investigative summaries and corrective action documentation and provide timely investigation summaries to HR Manager
Coach and guide leaders on progressive discipline, documentation best practices, attendance and performance management, and communication and professionalism
Participate in difficult conversations and corrective action meetings, when necessary
Escalate high risk situations to the TR AM and HR leadership when appropriate
Conduct HR investigations in a confidential, ethical, and consistent manner to include gathering and analyzing facts, interviewing involved parties, applying relevant laws, policies and past practice to reach conclusions, and making recommendations to TR and HR Leadership.
Ensure compliance with state and federal laws as well as company policy
Maintain awareness of regulatory and employment law changes and the potential impact of these changes or current and future compliance requirements
Oversee the corrective action process through tracking of attendance, performance, and policy.
Assist with internal company communication, including communication boards, TVs, and broadcast messaging as assigned / directed.
Facilitate team member engagement, recognition/reward programs, and company sponsored events
Support employee engagement initiatives, surveys, audits, and morale programs
Participate in community engagement activities as approved
Maintain consistent, regular presence on the work floor
Facilitate the employee termination process including exit interviews and outboarding
Assist the TR AM with managing the company team wear program
Assist EHS with all safety related activities including, but not limited to OSHA compliance, training, enforcement, investigations, and documentation
Assist with recruiting, interviewing and the new hire process
Ensure hiring decisions align with company standards and expectations
Participating in new hire orientation including onboarding, policy acknowledgement, and introductory period evaluations
Maintain highly confidential employee information and documents
Maintain accurate records