- Oversee and manage the regional Associate Relations manufacturing team across multiple sites which includes planning, organizing, developing AR business process efficiencies, advising on investigations and developing the AR Mfg. team (career development, performance management, ongoing coaching and engagement).
- Oversee, lead and conduct sensitive and complex (EEO, FEHA, Honda CC&E inquiries) investigations on complaints of unethical, unlawful or policy violations. Record all corrective action correspondence and investigation summary in designated AR Record keeping system.
- Support the design and delivery of various employee relations and employee law trainings (prevention of harassment/discrimination/retaliation).
- In partner with stakeholders to address inquiries from government agencies (EEOC, FEHA, EDD) in a timely manner and at times serving as the organization's representative in legal proceedings.
- Provide guidance and advice to Management, HR and key stakeholders on sensitive and complex employee scenarios (potential litigations, negotiated departures, harassment) to ensure consistency and fairness is delivered through all AR cases.
- Stay up to date on most recent changes in employment and labor law, compliance issues and external labor relations climate that may affect the business or State and educate the broader HR community and recommend action or changes to current policy and practice when needed. This also includes educating AR team on impact of new laws to the organization and analysis on how that impacts AR partner’s work.
- Partner with internal (HR & Legal) and external stakeholders to proactively identify recommend policy changes/enhancements to mitigate risk based on investigation outcomes and trends. Support opportunities for proactive employee relations initiatives, and project support.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Related field, HR Certification desired
- Minimum 10 years of HR experience, 3 years in Associate Relations in a manufacturing environment
- In depth HR employment law knowledge
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Conduct thorough and well documented investigations
- Dealing with conflict and empowerment to escalate
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision making
- Hybrid
- Competitive Base Salary
- Annual Bonus
- Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
- Industry leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
- Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days
- 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
- Lifestyle Bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Advancement opportunities
- Career mobility
- Education reimbursement for continued learning
- Training and Development programs
- Wellbeing program
- Community service and engagement programs
- Product programs
- Free drinks onsite