TRC Talent Solutions seeks a Sr Manager/Employee Relations for a global automotive manufacturer with a location in Savannah GA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides vision and critical leadership to manage the Employee Relations function in support of the values, mission, and culture of company.

Ensures alignment of Employee Relations strategies, processes and practices with needs of business by partnering with HR and legal department in developing solutions that meet company and division needs.

Oversees centralized Employee Relations Department. Leads Employee Relations overall operations, (i.e., employees, budget, work-flow, assignments, etc.). Accountable for performing all functions related to supervising a staff including interviewing and hiring, training and coaching, evaluating performance, approval personnel actions such as pay increases, promotions, transfers and/or taking disciplinary action, etc.

Ensures effective recording of ER data to help identify emerging internal trends and insights regarding employee issues.

Implements an Employee Relations strategy that effectively engages and inspires a workforce to deliver their best performance.

Directs and advises company leadership regarding interpretation and administration of corporate policies, investigations and discipline.

Develops positive business relationships with employees and key executive stakeholders through ensuring that employee relations issues are addressed in a comprehensive and collaborative manner.

Communicates strategically with HR and other relevant stakeholders to exchange information, collaborate on work, and direct inquiries as necessary.

Performs other occasional tasks/duties related to the job.

Qualifications & Preferences

Required

Minimum 20 years of relevant years of experience in Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Human Resources.

Expert level experience in Employee Relations - Able to demonstrate outcomes that have led actionable and supportive plans.

Advanced level of knowledge regarding employment and labor laws (Federal and State).

Experience with Microsoft Office products or equivalent applications

SHRM Certified

Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future

Seven (7) years of professional experience related to collective bargaining negotiations, labor relations administration, and/or employment-related grievances, complaints and/or arbitrations.

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources Management or related field.

Juris Doctorate.

Competency Based:

Information gathering and processing capabilities

- Ability to set up a collection plan and procedure for necessary data and information, collect data and information using various methods and tools, and process it according to the intention

Presentation skills

- Presentation skills, lecture skills, speech techniques, use of PowerPoint

Media Utilization Capabilities

- Media utilization skills, editor skills, meticulousness

- Ability to use various media to provide necessary information in the most suitable form, or to process information materials according to the characteristics of the media to be used

Travel Requirement

Domestic / International travel required.

TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.