Honda is Hiring an Associate Relations Assistant Manager Near Marysville, OH
Job Purpose
This role will lead an Associate Relations team across multiple plants that will work in close partnership with HR leadership and the legal department serving as the subject matter expert for associate relations issues at Honda. The Associate Relations Lead will work across Honda developing relationships with stakeholders at all levels to ensure compliance and consistency is applied to all conduct, policy violations and investigations.
Key Accountabilities
Responsible for supervising, developing, and conducting yearly performance reviews for the members of the Associate Relations team. Review investigation cases and provide guidance and feedback for consistent corrective action process adherence across the region.
Independently manage assigned casework, bringing investigations to closure rapidly and definitively. 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 matter management 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 Leadership, 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. Participate in opportunities for proactive employee relations initiatives.
Lead and/or participate in cross-functional projects to achieve process and policy enhancements and improvements
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Related field, HR Certification desired
Minimum 6 years of HR experience, 3 years in Associate Relations
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
Workstyle
Hybrid
Benefits and Total Rewards
What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards:
Competitive Base Salary
Annual Bonus
Representative 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
Career Growth:
Advancement opportunities
Career mobility
Education reimbursement for continued learning
Training and Development programs
Additional Offerings:
Wellbeing program
Community service and engagement programs
Product programs
Free drinks onsite
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.