Hr Advisor

Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan USA

Join a talented and ambitious global engineering consultancy specializing in the rapid engineering and development of sustainable electrified propulsion systems and associated technologies, working directly and collaboratively with automotive, commercial vehicle, off-highway, aerospace and defense OEMs, Tier-1s and industry research bodies through our technical centers in North America, the U.K. and India.

You’ll be applying innovation and initiative on a daily basis to design and prototype propulsion and actuation systems for a new age of sustainable technology, within a refreshing, team-focused, rewarding culture and a 4½ day standard working week. Engineers are our priority, and development of their technical skills and business experience is our working goal. The systems we develop range from 1 Watt to mega-Watts and power vehicles and applications on land, in the air and on water and enabling our global customer base to do things that have not been done before. If this is your type of challenge, carry on reading and apply below.

Personal Profile and Experience

Do you enjoy working on fast-paced projects, applying your engineering skills to a wide variety of technologies and applications, whilst challenging yourself every day?

In the role of HR Advisor, you’ll be responsible for supporting the operational side of the US business, reporting to our global head of HR. Although there are the usual HR activities, we are looking for someone with excellent communications and teamwork skills to support with US HR policies and legalities, deliver the wider people plan, support management programs and talent development, as well as enhancing the good stuff that often doesn’t get the attention it should.

You’ll be operating in a fast paced project environment, supporting a team with excellent technical, commercial and customer management skills whilst collaborating with some of the most innovative people, companies, and technologies on the planet. As part of an open, collaborative and diverse team, you’ll be integral to the teams success and contributing to a more sustainable future in an array of cutting edge industries, developing your own skills and those of the team around you.

What you will need

• A Bachelors in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) or HR Certification Institute (HRCI) Certification.
• Previous experience as a HR Advisor or similar role, preferably in a small to medium sized company.
• Excellent people management skills with the ability to build and maintain credible and strong professional relationships at all levels, showing cultural sensitivity, patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to work flexibly to support business needs as required.
• Strong current working knowledge of US and Michigan employment legislation and regulations and other statutory requirements.
• Good level of numerical and analytical skill and attention to detail.
• Competent using computer-based packages, Excel, Word and MS Outlook and comfortable with new software tools.
• Be a self-starter, proactive and able to work on own initiative and be a team player.

What we can offer

An environment where you can be yourself and realise your full potential by having the support of the people you work with

A people-oriented work culture, where we always follow through on our projects, no matter how big the challenge

A competitive package which recognises your exceptional value to our business including:

Key Responsibilities

• You will be the main point of contact to support the US leadership team in tackling HR issues providing advice in line with US and Michigan employment law and regulations.
• Provide advice to managers and employees regarding company policies, procedures and best practices.
• Answer queries from employees in relation to their employment in a competent, respectful, and confidential manner in addition to being available to all US personnel as a point of elevation for HR issues outside of their regular line management.
• Advise, support and coach managers with grievances, disciplinary actions, absence management and performance management cases.
• Stay current with changes to US and Michigan employment law and regulations.
• Review, monitor, update and develop all HR policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and legal compliance.
• Write or review all relevant notes and letters as required and send them out in a timely manner.
• Develop, review, and provide HR data analytics and reports, including EEO and OSHA logs.
• Assist with driving the appraisal process, identify development needs and support the sourcing/delivery of training as required to ensure we have a skilled workforce.
• Provide documentation and support for visa applications, labor certifications and green card applications.
• Maintain the I-9 folder and Public Access Folder.
• Support the Head of HR in delivering succession planning and other HR initiatives.
• Ensure all site engagement and communications activity is delivered including companywide notices, briefings, employee representative meetings, employee surveys & follow up actions.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of new employees and conduct new employee orientation as well as periodic retraining.
• Cover additional HR administration tasks when the HR & Office Administrator is absent.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of the role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills of the role holder. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

DSD is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and welcomes all applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or disability.