HR Planning Manager/Specialist

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! www.lgenergymi.com  

Summary

As an HR Manager, you will provide strategic direction by communicating goals, vision, expectations and priorities. You will coach and provide guidance/direction to the managers and team members through one-on-ones, team meetings, and consistent communication. (HR Specialist will support the responsibilities of HR Manager.)

Responsibilities:

• Oversee HR strategies for North America sites and subsidiaries for LG Energy Solution
• Lead strategic talent review process with Team Leaders (TL) and Part Leaders (PL)
• Guide and advise TL’s / PL’s in organizational structure decisions and changes
• Lead company-wide performance management
• Communicate, track, guide, and process the evaluation and promotion schedules at the all-company (corporate) level
• Drive policy & procedure communications across the business to align the desired culture and company values
• Analyze turnover at the corporate level
• Determine corrective actions
• Guide and advise group or function transfers across teams that involve a change in leadership
• Lead RRP annual strategic planning and goal setting process (RRP level – including annual team building and engagement planning / new hire onboarding and mentor program planning/recruiting and marketing planning)
• Establish, track and analyze RRP KPI’s
• Negotiate Master Service Agreements for outsourced services 
• Collaborate with Korea HQ to manage employee relations issues for all LGES production sites including Joint Ventures business sites.
• Understand and suggest solutions on Collective Bargaining, assisting in resolving labor disputes.
• Conduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits in appropriate work areas
• Maintain cleanliness at the worksite in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
  1. Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
  2. Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience
• Must be bilingual in Korean and English, with professional proficiency or above
• 10 to 15 years of experience in HR Management in a manufacturing company
• 7 to 10 years of experience leading a diverse team, utilizing proven leadership methods
• Cultivate and drive a performance-centered work culture at all levels of the business
• Able to travel without legal restriction domestically and internationally on short notice at times to prepare and respond to any labor issues.

Preferred Requirement:

• Experience in the automotive industry or OEM
• HR Management experience from a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing company is a plus
• Previous experience working in an Asian HQ global company
• Korean/ English bilingual required

Benefits Overview

• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums for you and your family
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off / Holidays
• Opportunity to grow in a diverse work environment with a global company
• 401k Retirement savings and planning with a generous company match

LGESMI is an Equal Opportunity employer that values the diversity of its workforce. EEO