I. Sr. Human Resources Specialist -- Team Member Relations and Team Member Development

Ge I. General Summary:Responsible for providing support to Toyota Boshoku Western Kentucky (TBWK) to ensure stable team member relations.In addition, support the plant in the development and deployment of technical training and development programs.Understands training needs of plant team members and works with TBWK HR to deploy training programs which will fit and support the plant environment.

II.Essential Job Functions:

A.Resolve issues and provides feedback to team member relations management through daily interaction with team members and department leaders.

B.Conduct exit interviews and discuss results with HR team.

C.Assist with conducting team member opinion survey.

D.Analyze team member morale using information gathered through various methods.

E.Complete team member relations activities (communications, round table meetings, etc).

F.Investigate Ethics Point matters.

G.May assist with TBWK social activities and community relations function.

H.Supports the design, development, implementation and completion of programs, projects, activities to ensure plant team members are educated, trained, and developed to their fullest potential.

1.Coordinates or assists with the development and delivery of technical, shop floor team member training and development curriculum, including soft skill development in plant settings.

2.Delivers training material and conducts technical training for shop floor team members based on subject matter expertise.

3.Researches outside consultants/service for specialized training needs, where appropriate.

I.Provides support assistance to the concepts and programs for team member development and overall training based on needs analysis in close cooperation with corporate and plant management.

1.Compiles data and analyzes past and current training requirements to prepare budgets and justify funds as requested.

2.Formulates training programs and schedule programs based upon management-identified needs.

3.Selects appropriate resources, expertise, methods, etc. to deliver requested/approved training.

J.Conducts training audits in plant departments to assess training effectiveness.

1.Ensures that pilot training sessions are conducted and measured to determine effectiveness and revisions needed.

2.Schedules and tracks technical training program requirements and effectiveness, ensuring close communication with corporate training staff.

3.Monitors overall technical training program effectiveness and suggests countermeasures for gaps.

K.Coordinates and assists with the administration and delivery of training processes for new hires (Orientation and Onboarding).

L.Supports the organization and development of training room(s), multimedia visual aids, testing and evaluating procedures, and other educational materials.

1.Coordinates and monitor training room(s) and area(s).

2.Maintains training records and documents.

3.Coordinates training with outside sources, such as corporate trainers and technical and professional schools.

III.Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

Education:

·Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

·PHR or SPHR designation preferred.

Experience:

·Greater than six (6) years of relevant human resources generalist experience required.Manufacturing setting experience preferred.

·Minimum of four (4) years of experience in supporting human resources, employee relations, and employee development functions.Automotive experience preferred.

·Previous experience in creating presentations and delivering to large groups.

Personal/Technical Skills:

·Working knowledge of state and federal employment and labor statutes and regulations including ADA, FLSA, HIPAA, FMLA, NLRA, Title VII, etc.

·Broad working knowledge of human resources policies, programs, and procedures in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

·Ability to deliver and proof training materials.

·Ability to develop and deliver training proposals to all levels of plant management.

·Ability to perform basic data analysis, financial calculations, and reasoning analysis.

·Ability to effectively present training information to production team members.

·Ability to read and interpret training related documents for production environments such as technical data, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

·Strong attention to detail.

·Strong leadership and people skills.

·Strong customer service orientation.

·Show and maintain professionalism.

·Highly motivated, ambitious self-starter.

·Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment.

·Develop team member relations centered on trust and teamwork.

·Ability to work with multiple departments and prioritize activities.

·Ability to create reports, business correspondence, and procedures.

·Ability to exercise exceptional independent judgment and discretion.

·Ability to maintain on call flexibility to control abnormal conditions.

·Perceptive person, who is capable of relating to individuals at all levels.

·Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization.

·Ability to take initiative on assigned tasks without significant supervision.

·Be able to maintain the confidentiality of any information s/he encounters.

·Must be able to multi-task, handle diversity, and provide leadership through problem resolution.

·Demonstrates a personality that works in cooperation with other departments towards building a sense of company teamwork.

Language Skills:

·Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Computer/Software:

·Solid working knowledge of, and experience with, word processing, spreadsheet, electronic mail, database, desktop publishing, and presentation applications and/or software, preferably Microsoft Office.

·Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint preferred.

·Experience working with HRIS and other business enterprise systems.Oracle and Kronos experience preferred.

IV.Work Environment/Conditions:

Office: Open office environment, moderate noise level.

Plant:Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise level.PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, hearing protection, etc. may be required in engineering, manufacturing, or industrial areas.Personal attire standards may apply.

Travel: Must be willing to travel 0-10% of the time.

V.Physical Demands:

Ability to sit and work on a computer for extensive periods of time is required.While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to talk, see, and hear.The team member must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time and is occasionally required to lift up to 30 pounds.