What are the responsibilities and job description for the New Hire Onboarding Program Lead position at Honda?
Job Purpose
This role is responsible for on/off-boarding of all New Hires, Contractors and Co-ops working in PEBU. The goal of our onboarding program is to provide a seamless and good first impression of Honda Production Engineering and set up all necessary information and equipment for new hires, contractors and co-ops needed to be successful in their roles at PEBU. This role will make key decisions around the program and manage the day-to-day activity for the program.
This role is responsible for on/off-boarding of all New Hires, Contractors and Co-ops working in PEBU. The goal of our onboarding program is to provide a seamless and good first impression of Honda Production Engineering and set up all necessary information and equipment for new hires, contractors and co-ops needed to be successful in their roles at PEBU. This role will make key decisions around the program and manage the day-to-day activity for the program.
Key Accountabilities
- Serve as the primary contact for all new hires, contractors and Co-ops on-boarding activities including delivering presentations, documentation, and coordinating events.
- Support hiring managers with administrative tasks such as setting up PC, badge access, parking, uniforms, locker, safety equipment, etc.
- Continuously reflect on new hire, contractor and Co-op survey feedback, implement correlated countermeasures as required and roll-out/share program changes to management.
- Collaborate with management to set direction and lead execution of program needs including orientation, tours, handouts, and rewards.
- Lead Onboarding business plan initiatives.
- Make informed decisions about Program improvements by gathering feedback from PEBU leadership and hiring managers.
- Daily management and approvals of PEBU Onboarding SharePoint site, document updates, creation and sign-off.
- Ensure comprehensive onboarding, offboarding process at PEBU and manage welcome package content.
- Support other tasks such as: managing contractor invoice approval process with management teams, office supply ordering, and travel documentation support.
Qualifications, Experience, & Skills
- Associate degree in technical or business areas or equivalent related experience.
- 0-2 years of relevant experience, with ideally 5 years of experience in Honda, knowledge of Honda (preferred knowledge of on-boarding & orientation activities desired), organization, and role expectations.
- Including experience of supporting multi organizational themes and projects.
- Problem solving analysis.
- Knowledge of Honda Tools, Resources, PEBU Organization.
- Planning and PDCA.
- Presenting / public speaking.
- Customer Service Oriented; High networking position.
- Strong knowledge/experience with Microsoft Office Products such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Decisions Expected
- Learning lesson investigations to establish ideal training for onboarding.
- Evaluate hiring manager effort required to prepare and execute new associate onboarding and propose efficiency improvements.
- Creation of onboarding experiences to learn more about Honda holistically and prepare associates for their role – Welcome presentations, tours, self-learning programs, etc.
- Establish manpower learning programs based on manpower type.
Working Conditions
- 5% travel within North America, minimal OT.
- High volume of walking and talking.
- Willingness and capability to go to the spot and talk to people, external Honda, external PEBU, and internal PEBU.
- Primarily office work.
- Hybrid work, estimated 80% on-site and 20% virtual.
What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards:
- Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
- Paid Overtime
- Regional Bonus (when applicable)
- Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401K Plan with company match additional contribution
- Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Career Growth:
- Advancement Opportunities
- Career Mobility
- Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
- Training and Development programs
Additional Offerings:
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
- Lifestyle Account
- Childcare Reimbursement Account
- Elder Care Support
- Wellbeing Program
- Community Service and Engagement Programs
- Product Programs
- Free Drinks Onsite
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
