Human Resources Specialist (Team Member Relations)
Y-tec Keylex Toyotetsu Alabama, Inc. (YKTA)
Madison, AL
Human Resources
The HR Specialist performs human resources-related duties at the professional level and may carry out responsibilities in some or all the following functional areas: employee relations, employee engagement, training, recruiting and employment, benefits administration, payroll, and EEOC compliance. This position will rotate shifts every four weeks.
Essential Functions (but Are Not Limited To)
- Ensures safety of self and others by following all Safety Policies/Procedures and wearing all required PPE.
- Partners with employees and management to communicate various human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards and other government regulations.
- Manage and track FMLA requests and compliance and other leave requests.
- Benefits administration.
- Conducts exit interviews, analyzes data and makes recommendations to the management team for corrective action and continuous improvement.
- Responds to and conducts investigations for employee relation issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations and civil rights complaints.
- Facilitates or provides training (including new- hire orientation) to the workforce.
- Maintains and coordinates employee recognition programs.
- Interviews, screens and recruits job applicants to fill entry-level, professional and technical job openings.
- Reviews applications and interviews applicants to match experience with specific job-related requirements.
- Responds to all EEOC charges.
- Maintains company and employee communication channels keeping them current and up to date.
- Works with EHS to implement and maintain safety compliance and best practices.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities.
- Shift Rotation is required.
- Regular attendance is required.
Must be flexible to work in all areas and in your department regardless of duties listed above in order to accomplish YKTA Goals and objectives.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications, Education, and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent experience
- Strong understanding of US labor law and regulations
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and understands HIPAA law compliance.
- Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and public speaking
- Strong problem-solving skill with a focus on continuous improvement
- Experience in a team-based environment
- Ability to handle multiple priorities, issues, projects with successful delivery
- Excellent judgement and decision making in complex situations
- Able to create and modify documents in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Ability to travel 10%, domestically and internationally.
- PHR/SPHR or SHRM CP/SHRM SCP Certification
- 5+ years professional experience in HR
- 3+ years manufacturing experience
- Knowledge of American Sign Language a plus
- Ability to speak and interpret Japanese or Spanish a plus
- Work is conducted in an industrial office/ plant setting.
- Frequent movement throughout an industrial plant environment being exposed to high noise levels and equipment normally used in stamping / welding/ Ecoat environments.
- Able to lift up to 33lbs.
- Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.
- Extended periods of standing on the plant floor.
- Able to traverse the plant facility.
YKTA desires to create and maintain a work environment that is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment and success for all team members. It is the policy of YKTA to comply with all applicable federal, state and local nondiscrimination laws and regulations.
About the company
Company website•Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
YKTA is a joint venture of three very successful companies, Y-Tec, Keylex, and Toyotetsu. We broke ground in Huntsville, Alabama on May 22, 2019 as an On Site Partner / tier one supplier for Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, USA (MTMUS).
What we do:
- We assist in making drivers and their families safe with quality vehicles for their daily lives.
- We provide quality metal components for drivers across the globe.
We Believe:
ONE Being one strong and unified team helps us create and maintain our leading position in the industry.
Y You are the most important part of YKTA. You are respected, valued, and appreciated. Our total compensation package (pay, benefits, etc.) reflects that respect.
K Keys are in your hands to help create a positive and enjoyable work culture.
T Talking directly to management about your concerns and suggestions without using a third party to speak for you is most effective. We have an open-door policy; you can speak to anyone in this organization from group leader to the president.
A All Together as One Team!
Social Impact:
- YKTA is committed to being a good corporate citizen to enrich the communities we live, work, and play in.
- YKTA has partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of North Alabama to impact the lives of children that will help shape our community in the future.