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Job Title: Employee Relations Manager
Our Client: A Global Leading Auto parts Designs and Manufacturer
Country: United States
Location: Savannah, GA
Specialisation: Human Resources & Back Office Operation
Salary: $100,000-$200,000
Job Reference: 5708
Contact Person: Kamila KANG Senior Recruitment Consultant
Contact Email: kamila.kang@cesna.com
Job Published: 2025-02-06

Position

Employee Relations Manager

About Our Client

The company produces and supplies a wide variety of automotive components to customers including component modules (chassis, cockpit and front-end module), core system, eco-friendly and DAS-mechatronics. The company delivers the design and development of advanced engineering, autonomous driving, infotainment, component modules, safety, brake and steering systems, lamp, ICS/electronics and software development solutions that consider the safety and convenience of our customers as well as the future.

Job Summary

The Employee Relations Consultant is responsible for providing leadership and guidance for the Employee Relations to multiple corporations in the U.S. and for planning Employee Relations work process standardization and optimization. Other significant duties include: Planning the third party intervention response strategy and a negotiation strategy with union, training, coaching, and consulting Employee Relations members in corporations in the U.S.

Job Description

  • - Manages the coordination and organization of labor relations activities, which may include contract administration, contract negotiations, grievance administration planning and discipline administration planning.
  • - Facilitates scheduling and operation of Weekly ER Trend meetings with ER managers of corporations in the U.S. and timely prepares reports and facilitates resolution of issues raised in meeting.
  • - Research and prepare background information for collective bargaining negotiations including cost­ effects analysis based on the knowledge and experience regarding hourly payroll.
  • - Conduct research on union-related matters; analyze collective bargaining agreements to develop the interpretation of intent, spirit, and terms of contracts.
  • - Assists in the development and application of employee relations strategies, policies, and practices.
  • - Work with employee relations members of each corporation to identify and create innovative solutions to solve and prevent problems.
  • - Provide advanced employee relations expertise and/or represents the company's interests on matters covered by the company policies, procedures, guidelines, and practices, collective bargaining r
  • agreements, and applicable labor and employment laws/regulations.
  • - Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding all elements and interactions of the workplaces.
  • - Develops and maintain databases, generating reports and utilizing data to make recommendations.
  • - Develops, implements, and manages the Third Party intervention response strategy, manages related training for all ER members of corporations.
  • - Maintains relationships, and, if necessary, coordinates sharing of employee relations issues with all OEM automotive plants and suppliers including Mercedes, Nissan, Volkswagen, BMW, Subaru, Toyota, Nissan, KIA , and Hyundai
  • - Prepares written reports, correspondence, and presentations to senior leadership as needed
  • - Keeps abreast of current legal, labor relations and industry trends
  • - Leads by example by modeling compliance with all company policies

Qualifications

  • Required Education & Experience:
  • - Bachelor's Degree (Labor Relations, Human Resources or related fields are preferred)
  • - At least Five years of experience in an HR or Employee Relations role
  • - Working knowledge of all aspects of employment law including State and Federal employment regulations
  • Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • - Ability to plan a negotiation strategy with union on collective bargaining and arbitrations.
  • - Proven knowledge of union response strategies and techniques
  • - Ability to develop executive level presentations and to implement strategic direction
  • - Ability to investigate and resolve internal Team Member complaints
  • - Ability to interpret the collective bargaining agreement
  • - Ability to train, coach, and mentor ER members at all sites
  • Preferred Education & Experience:
  • - Master's Degree in Human Resources or related field
  • - Professional Human Resources Certification (PHR or SHRM-CP or higher)
  • - Working knowledge of workplace violence prevention, intervention, and resolution, and experience working with a Crisis Intervention Team
  • - Working experience in unionized company (negotiation experience with UAW is preferred)
  • - Payroll operation and auditing experience

What's On Offer

  • - Paid Vacation & Personal Time Off
  • - 15 Paid Holidays
  • - 401(k) with Company Match
  • - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • - Life Insurance
  • - Disability Insurance
  • - Tuition Assistance


Apply online or feel free to contact us directly for more information about the opportunity. Due to the high volume of applicant, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.


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+1 201 567 8886 Ext. 304

kamila.kang@cesna.com

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