Employee Relations Specialist - Canton, MS

Job description

Position Title

Employee Relations Specialist - Canton, MS

Function

Human Resources

Site / Location of Position

US - Canton, MS

Legal Entity

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA)

Posting Description

Nissan is a global company driven by the accomplishments of our employees. We find pride in our continued commitment to diversity and an exciting lineup of vehicles. Simply put, we are at the intersection of people, transportation, and the environment which keeps us at the forefront of innovation. We're currently looking for an Employee Relationship Specialist to join our team in Canton, MS.

JOB SUMMARY

Supports and promotes a positive employee relations work environment; communicates daily with HR management and line management about employee issues and concerns; ensures consistent application of company policies and procedures; participates in the resolution of employee relation concerns, and in the corrective action process.

JOB FUNCTIONS

·  Counsels employees regarding human resource policies and procedures relative to transfer, promotion, pay, benefits and conditions of employment; provides feedback to employees questions and concerns in a timely manner; serves as a liaison between employees and management to resolve issues.
·  Advises HR management daily of employee issues or concerns such as attendance, job transfers and terminations; coordinates all employee movement such as transfers, promotions, and shift preference offers; ensures company policy is adhered to during employee movement.
·  Counsels line management regarding employee relations issues such as attendance, payroll changes and shift preference offers; provides education to management on various state and federal regulations such as ADA and FMLA; ensures adherence to these regulations.
·  Assists employees with issues related to Benefits, Payroll, or Systems; ensures that company records are updated to reflect any changes in employee personal information, payroll status, and benefits coverage.
·  Coordinates activities to promote a positive employee environment; including award presentations, and tournaments; conducts employee surveys; promotes teamwork and open lines of communication between management and employees.
·  Assists line management with investigations of any issues where corrective action may be necessary, such as inappropriate conduct, attendance and sexual harassment; coordinates termination procedures when they are initiated; participates in peer review cases.
·  Conducts the initial and panel interviews with employment applicants; assists in orientation of new employees; monitors new employee performance and verifies that performance evaluations are completed in a timely manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

·  2+ years as a Human Resources Generalist in an industrial environment. Thorough knowledge of employee relations, policy interpretation, and the human resource information system. Basic knowledge and understanding of the complete employee benefits package.
·  A minimum of one to two years of related experience at a professional level required.
·  BS in related field
·  Working knowledge of word processor, spreadsheet, other PC applications, or mainframe applications to produce non-standard, creative products.
Welcome to an open lane of possibility. Put yourself in the driver's seat and apply today.

All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture and sell high-performance, fun to drive vehicles. Nissan is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all. Applicants will be considered for all positions regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time