Employee Relations Manager (Automotive Manufacturing)

Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering · Process Improvement

In short

Volvo Cars is looking for an experienced Employee Relations Manager in Automotive Manufacturing in Ridgeville, SC. This role focuses on building positive employee relations, managing labor strategies, leading negotiations, and overseeing employee relations investigations for the Americas. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing, with a strong understanding of employment law and change management.

Responsibilities

Partner with leaders to ensure consistent application and timely resolution of employee relations issues.
Design, implement, and update comprehensive labor strategy.
Lead collective bargaining negotiations and manage contract administration for unionized sites.
Build constructive relationships with union representatives and manage communications.
Apply employee relations expertise to identify trends, predict and mitigate risk, and develop solution-focused strategies.
Oversee the employee relations investigations process for the Americas, leading complex investigations.
Provide coaching and guidance to managers on labor affairs and performance management.
Monitor labor & employment legislation to ensure ongoing compliance.
Work closely with the legal department on employment related matters.
Develop and implement team member engagement strategies to ensure a climate of positive employee relations.
Provide advice and counsel to managers regarding People Experience practices, policies and employment laws.
Design strategies that enhance the company’s abilities to meet objectives and to attract and retain a skilled, diverse, and effective workforce.
Manage projects and programs with varying levels of complexity.
Support and build scalable project management processes, drive best practices, and promote knowledge sharing.
Support change management strategies that mitigate risk and maximize employee engagement.
Identify and analyze change impacts, and assess organizational and audience readiness.
Create actionable change management plans and deliverables.
Support communication and training efforts, manage resistance to change, and help ensure user readiness.

Requirements

Four-year degree in Human Resources or a related field.
HR Certification (PHR/SPHR or the SHRM equivalent) is preferred.
8+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated career progression.
Demonstrated experience negotiating collective bargaining agreements.
Experience with resolving complex employment-related issues at a levels.
Experience in the automotive industry or manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
Extensive knowledge of employment legislation and the proper application of relevant employment laws, including ADA, FMLA, etc.
Ability to work under pressure with shifting priorities.
Proven project management and change management skills.
Demonstrated analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Experience in developing robust PX processes and policies.
Strong presentation skills.

Skills

Change ManagementProject ManagementHR CertificationSPHRPHRSHRM

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About Volvo Cars

Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them. Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and…

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