Employee Relations Leader

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Position Summary

We’re looking for a dedicated and seasoned Employee Relations leader who is a hands-on leader with a people focused mindset to strengthen our workplace environment.
In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to both employees and leaders, providing guidance, resolving challenges, and driving solutions that align with our values and business goals.
You’ll help shape lead initiatives that boost engagement, trust and ensure every team member feels supported and heard.

Role and Responsibilities

Role and Responsibilities
Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Your primary responsibility is to own and drive our Positive Employee Relations strategy, setting the bar high and measuring success through key performance indicators.

• Offer expert guidance and consultation on a wide range of Employee Relations matters; from performance concerns, conflict resolution, workplace investigations, involuntary terminations to resolving employee concerns while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Lead Employee Relations and Investigations Partners to achieve prescribed operational objectives within established timelines and in accordance with quality and customer satisfaction.

• Serve as a subject matter expert providing guidance and monitoring compliance with applicable systems, policies, procedures, process work flows; and monitors compliance.

• Responsible for overseeing administration of Performance Management, managing complaints handling complex investigations, creating ER Reports, managing audits and creating positive employer-employee relationships.

• Provide detailed case management documentation, summaries and timelines written with precision and clear next steps and recommended remediation.

• Advise on corrective and preventative measures based on root cause analysis from investigations, pragmatic business enhancements and mitigation strategies, including identification of training needs.

• Build constructive relationships with critical stakeholders to share information and influence change.

• Partnership to build a positive work culture.

• Work schedule: Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm (some hours may vary due to 24/7 facility)

• Working Conditions: Dynamic Environment; Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic plant environment where your skills will be put to the test.

Skills and Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree: Human Resources, Business, or a related field.

• Preferred: A Master's degree or MBA is preferred.

Experience & Skills:

• Seasoned Professional: With over 10 years of progressive Employee Relations, preferably Labor Relations experience, with expertise within manufacturing environments being strongly preferred.

• Employment Law:  Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances governing employment practices.

• Program Management: Proven success implementing employee relations programs and initiatives, along with change management and facilitation experience is required.

• Project Management: Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to navigate complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.

• Calm Under Pressure: Exceptional investigation skills and the ability to maintain composure during challenging employee situations.

• Influential Communicator: Strong communication skills that enable you to influence and build credibility at all organizational levels.

• Analytical Skills: Exhibit sound decision-making skills, think critically, and make choices in a fast-paced environment.

• Continuous Improvement: Embrace a mindset of continuous improvement, always seeking ways to drive value, innovation, and efficiency.

Attributes

• Demonstrates a consistently positive and professional disposition.

• Ability to de-escalate conflict with tact, empathy and objectivity.

• High degree of emotional intelligence and self-awareness.

• Maintains composure and objectivity during sensitive or stressful conversations.

The current base salary range for this role is between $82,610 - $156,950. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

Total Rewards
At Samsung SAS, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
• Wellness incentives and MORE
   

Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at SAS are full-time on-site.

U.S. Export Control Compliance
This role requires access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

Trade Secrets Notice
 By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung—or encourage Samsung to use—any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.

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