Human Resources Manager

Teijin Automotive Technologies is an innovative and full-service Tier One supplier with a global presence and emphasis in development for lightweight technologies. Teijin Automotive offers employees the opportunity to join a leading edge company within the composite material industry and enjoy the benefits offered by a growing company in North America and internationally.

We are seeking a Human Resources Manager for our Salisbury, North Carolina Plant.

Position Summary: Plans and administers policies relating to all phases of human resources activity by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Job Functions:

• Establish and maintain a team environment including training, supporting and developing each team member to maximize output and results.
• Keep abreast of HR related materials through trade publications, papers, seminars, and classes.
• Ensure compliance with all local, State, Federal laws and statutes including labor laws and other governmental regulations, which are directly applicable to the company.
• Establish and maintain company Human Resources Information Systems database.
• Responsible manning needs and manpower fluctuations of the plant.
• Establish and manage department training requirements and ensure training is documented upon completion.
• Develop, document, and provide for continuous improvement.
• Effectively communicate HR programs, services, and information.
• Establish and prepare HR and Training operating budget.
• Conduct weekly communications meeting with reporting associates. Ensure open and continuous communication with associates.
• Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
• Recruit, interview, test, and select associates to fill vacant positions.
• Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals.
• Keep records of benefits plans participation such as insurance and *401K, personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.
• Coordinate management training in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment.
• Advise management in appropriate resolution of associate relations' issues.
• Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Administer performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization.
• Administer salary administration program to ensure compliance and equity within organization.
• Administer benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, *401K, vacation, sick leave, and leave of absence.
• Conduct wage surveys within labor market to determine competitive wage rate.
• Prepare budget of human resources operations.
• Prepare associate separation notices and related documentation, and conduct exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.
• Prepare reports and recommend procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover.
• Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
• Contract with outside suppliers to provide associate services, such as canteen, transportation, or relocation service.
• Support IATF16949 and ISO14001 initiatives.
• Work with local EHS Team to ensure all required safety training is scheduled and support initiatives and company policies for environmental, health and safety.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Requires a BS degree in Human Resources and five years of related experience.

• HR management experience in a manufacturing plant is required.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Bi-lingual in Spanish and English is a plus.

• The ability to effectively work with all levels in the facility and with the corporate office.

• Proven conflict resolution skills.

Certificates or Registrations: PHR or SPHR preferred.