HR Employee Relations Specialist

About SK Battery America (SKBA)

As the flagship entity of SK On and a leader in the electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing sector, SKBA is at the forefront of advancing high nickel technology. With an impressive revenue of $2 billion and dedicated team of over 3,000 employees, we provide high-energy density battery cells to top automotive brands like Ford, Volkswagen, and Hyundai Motors. SKBA's expansion is marked by strategic joint partnerships with industry giants such as Ford and Hyundai, underscoring our commitment to the evolving EV landscape.

Role and Responsibilities:

NOTE: At this time, we have an urgent need for bilingual Employee Relations Specialists (Spanish and/or Korean language). Candidates with these language proficiencies will be given priority.

Employee Morale, Motivation, and Satisfaction Improvement

• Implement measures to increase employee morale, motivation, and satisfaction, while reducing turnover
• May conduct employee engagement surveys, work lifestyle programs, on-boarding programs, diversity and inclusion programs and training, etc.

Coaching and Training

• Support coaching of managers and employees through the performance management process
• Support training sessions for managers to improve employee relations and people skills

Employee Relations Issues Monitoring

• Investigate employee and/or supervisor complaints regarding conduct, performance, or attendance
• Mediate between employees
• Monitor diversity/equal employment opportunity program compliance
• Monitor internal complaints/disputes that may lead to labor unionization
• Monitor external labor union trends and movement
• Other HR-related tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
• 3 years of employee relations experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Spanish and/or Korean language proficiency preferred