Team Relations Specialist

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

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Relations (TR) Specialist manages the company’s relationships with its hourly employees, overseeing the full life cycle from hiring through exit. This role involves leading the sourcing and selection process, communicating Human Resources policies, conducting exit interviews, and analyzing employee data to make recommendations for improvement. The TR incumbent will serve as an advocate for hourly Team Members and Supervisors, and will balance conflict resolution as needed. The 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.
Serve 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.
Participate in new hire orientation including onboarding, policy acknowledgement, and introductory period evaluations.
Maintain highly confidential employee information and documents.
Maintain accurate records.