The Team Relations Head of Department is responsible for the department leadership, goals, and guidance. This position will continuously improve the areas of Team Relations, Supplier Support, Training and Development, Communications, Business Planning, Legal Aspects of Business, and Public Relations.  

(To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT

• General oversight of the Team Relations Department, including setting strategy, developing and monitoring budgets, staffing, and performing/overseeing personnel evaluations.
  
  
• Manages and directs the Team Relations Department

TEAM RELATIONS SECTION

• Manages, oversees, and directs all labor and employee relations matters and activities.
  
  
• Provides prompt advice to management on the full range of labor and employee relations matters.
  
  
• Develops, implements, and maintains a union avoidance strategy to be used by the management team at MOBIS Savannah to detect, prevent, and respond to union organizing activity.
  
  
• Oversees, guides, reviews, and approves all internal investigations, including those related to performance, workplace violence, discrimination and harassment, attendance, corrective actions, and/or terminations.
  
  
• Chairs and facilitates both the Employee Relations Committee and Medical Review Committee.
  
  
• Keep abreast of all union activity and labor-related regulations and laws.
  
  
• Provide guidance and ideas to executive management on union avoidance initiatives.
  
  
• Maintain relationships with other automotive suppliers and share relevant information regarding the automotive industry, labor relations, and union activity.
  
  
• Provide relevant labor relations training for suppliers as needed.
  
  
• Conduct and lead benchmarking on issues related to team relations.
  
  
• Oversees and facilitates the utilization of the approved employee relations case management system by all Team Relations personnel.
  
  
• Provides guidance employee relations issues including, , policies, training, complaint handling, investigations, and employee engagement. 

TRAINING

• Creates and facilitates regular labor relations training for all members of MOBIS Savannah.
  
  
• Facilitate regular training on compliance with Mobis policies and procedures, including sexual harassment and workplace violence.
  
  
• Participate in New Hire Orientation.
  
  
• Coordinate training through the established learning management system for hourly and salaried employees.

COMMUNICATIONS

• Prepares written reports and correspondence and prepares and delivers presentations to senior leadership as needed.
  
  
• Coordinates and participates in Presidents Roundtable with production Team Members.
  
  
• Coaches and counsels all levels of management on conflict resolution and interpretation of company policies and procedures.
  
  
• Oversees coordination of Team Member PulsePoint Survey, analysis of the data, creation of action plans, and follow-ups, as needed.
  
  
• Creates new communication ideas and systems.
  
  
• Provides training sessions with regards to company policies and procedures.
  
  
• Provides guidance on employee relations issues and programs including, but not limited to,, policies, training, complaint handling, investigations, and employee engagement.

BUSINESS PLANNING

• Prepares a yearly departmental budget.
  
  
• Oversees and implements corporate programs and directives as requested.
  
  
• Oversees and manages program development and implementation.
  
  
• Works with the management team to develop strategies designed to minimize turnover.
  
  
• Assists with Team Member’s needs with the performance goals of the organization.
  
  
• Maintains daily communication with direct reports to provide guidance and support.
  
  
• Recommends changes to current policies and procedures.
  
  
• Demonstrates ability to assess organizational and people issues.
  
  
• Communicates effectively at all levels of the organization.
  
  
• Demonstrates ability to assess organizational and people issues.

OTHER

• Manages the overtime hours of their staff.
  
  
• Complieswith and promotes safety in the workplace, to include attendance at safety meetings as well as conduct safety meetings when necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

(The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)

Education & Experience:

• BS Degree in Human Resources, Business or related.
• Experience in labor and employment matters.
• 8+ yrs HR experience.
• 5 years Union Avoidance experience in a non-union environment
• Manufacturing experience, preferably automotive.
• PC systems literate with PowerPoint, Excel and Word a must and ERP (SAP) experience a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Must possess broad-based working knowledge of labor and employment law, corporate law, insurance law, and OSHA.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally and to explain complex legal issues to all levels of management.
• Detail-oriented and customer-focused.
• Willing to collaborate, share knowledge, respond quickly to urgent matters, and execute proactively.
• Ability to understand and embrace the company’s core values, corporate goals, mission, and priorities.
• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws.
• Able to multi-task priorities

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: 

• HR related certification (SHRM CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, SHRL, CHRP/HRPA, CPLP, or related) preferred

Working Conditions:  Office setting, frequent walking within and between buildings