Employee Relations Manager – Battery Pack Assembly

The role

You will serve as a strategic HR advisor to manufacturing leadership for a new battery pack assembly facility. You will manage employee and labor relations, develop HR processes, and support plant launch and workforce readiness.

What you will do

• Serve as a trusted advisor to manufacturing leadership.
• Manage complex employee relations matters including investigations and conflict resolution.
• Support the development and implementation of HR strategies for a new facility launch.
• Establish and improve employee relations programs, policies, and procedures.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Total Rewards, and HR Operations.
• Champion initiatives that foster employee engagement, trust, and inclusion.
• Collaborate on workforce planning, organizational design, and change management.
• Analyze employee relations trends and workforce metrics.
• Apply lean principles to improve processes and strengthen employee relations.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years' experience in Human Resources processes including compensation planning and salaried and hourly personnel relations

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in human resources
• 8+ years' experience in performance management, employee coaching/counseling, employee engagement, employee development, organization development, and workforce planning
• 4+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Warehousing, or Consumer Products
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate resources across multiple functions
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and conflict management skill
• Ability to guide and influence all levels
• Strong business acumen, including financial analysis
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package

Before you apply

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

About the company

Sustainable Talent builds high-performing teams that match clients' goals and values. They are partnering with a leading global automotive manufacturer to staff a brand-new battery pack assembly plant.