Employee/Labor Relations Sr. Specialist

Title: Employee/Labor Relations Sr. Specialist

Location: Troy, MI

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 a Sr. Specialist / Employee Relations, you will independently provide high-level professional analysis, consultation, coaching, and training to campus clients on organizational development, strategic planning, policy and regulatory compliance, interpretation and application of labor contracts, and resolution of workplace problems under the direction of the HQ's Employee Relations Department.

About the Role:

As a Sr. Employee Relations Specialist, you will independently provide high-level professional analysis, consultation, coaching, and training to campus clients on organizational development, strategic planning, policy and regulatory compliance, interpretation and application of labor contracts, and resolution of workplace problems under the direction of the HQ's Employee Relations Department.

Responsibilities:

• Labor Relations issue management of LGES production sites in North American corporates/subsidiaries of LG Energy Solution (including joint ventures).
• Collaborate with Korea HQ to manage Labor relations (Employee relations) issues for all LGES production sites, including Joint venture business sites.
• Analyzing issues and suggesting solutions on Collective Bargaining.
• Collaborating on HR Employee relations topics related to collective bargaining and labor disputes.
• Providing effective approaches to handling employee and labor relations.
• Work with the departments and advocate on behalf of the company in grievance hearings and arbitrations when necessary. Responsible for researching related bargaining and grievance history.
• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, including preparation for, logistics and works with the departments to assure the implementation of any new contractual terms or agreements.
• Maintains a consistent labor strategy across all departments. Maintains case files and bargaining history.
• Develops necessary reports and presentations, and prepares detailed spreadsheets as required and/or directed, including assisting with the departmental budget.
• When needed, maintain applications to enhance processes and facilitate recordkeeping within the department.
• Calculates and maintains statistics, records and information, including but not limited to lost time, grievances and discipline.
• Designs and conducts Labor Relations training for all levels of management and supervisory personnel. Maintains broad knowledge of corporate labor relations policies and training methodologies.
• Represents the Company at external forums and participates in committees as required.
• Participate in and successfully complete training requirements.
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints and concerns.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.
• Maintain cleanliness at the work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in direct experience with a labor union consisting of hourly workers in a manufacturing industry.
• Legal knowledge of labor relations.
• Able to travel without legal restriction domestically and internationally on short notice, at times to prepare and respond to any labor issues.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in employee relations or HR.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of labor laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in working in the automotive industry or related industry.
• Certification in HR (e.g., PHR, SPHR)
• Certification and labor relations.