HR Manager (Project Management)

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors. YFAI is redefining how people relax, work and play in their vehicle interiors today and decades from now. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries and more than 33,000 employees globally. They design, develop and manufacture interior components for all automakers. Established in 2015, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), the component group of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), and Adient, the global leader in automotive seating. For more information, please visit www.YFAI.com.

Job Summary

The HR Manager is both a strategic and hands-on role that provides full cycle Human Resources support. The role is critical in executing our people initiatives and programs, providing great internal customer support, and driving HR functional excellence and process improvement throughout the manufacturing location. 

Essential functions of the job:

• Understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to impact continuous improvements in business objectives, productivity and development of HR within the company.
• Directly supervise employees in the Human Resources department; carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Hands-on approach as well as the ability to successfully monitor the “pulse” of the employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement.
• Coach and mentor at management level.
• Success in driving effective talent management with the Center of Expertise.
• Comfortable with high volume workload.
• Provide HR related services in terms of onboarding, employee relations and communication, personal administration and reporting.
• Guidance to plant leadership regarding personnel measures (pay scale grouping, salary development, training/coaching measures, transfer, written warnings, terminations, labor law measures) as well as coordination of build and operational measures.
• Co-coordinates with Operations training efforts of the plant through training and programs designed to improve team member skills in production, quality and safety.
• Prepare reports and recommend procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover.
• Coordination of payroll activities for location.
• Coordination of facility related projects and special events.
• Maintenance and update of all organizational and employee data, e.g. job descriptions, specifications, salary data, organizational charts and Human Resources Information Systems.
• Involvement in and contribution to employee information and internal communication programs.
• Assist in negotiating and administering collective bargaining agreements, handling grievances and ensuring compliance with labor laws and Union Agreement while maintaining open communication and building positive relationships with union representatives. 

Required education:

• Bachelors level degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Labor Law, Social Sciences, or similar.

*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

Required qualifications:

• 5-9 Years of Experience within HR .
• 3+ years experience in Labor Relations in a Union Environment
• 1-3 Years of Experience within the automotive industry
• Broad understanding of HR Management, legal and compliance requirements, and EHS.
• Experience with creating, interpreting, and applying company policies, benefits, practices, procedures, programs and applicable laws.
• Previous experience serving as liaison between management and employees by handling questions and assisting in the resolution of employee related issues.
• Experience in Union and Non-Union facility. 
• Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
• Communicates effectively; Conveys facts and information clearly.
• Collaborates well with others; proactively contributes to group objectives.
• HR database proficiency.
• Experience with payroll management.
• Experience representing organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.

Preferred qualifications:

• PHR, SPHR Certification Preferred.
• Working knowledge of Oracle Fusion, ADP, Kronos.
• Preparing and distributing announcements.
• Experience in multinational company.