Employee/Labor Relations Manager

Employee/Labor Relations Manager

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! www.lgenergymi.com

Summary:

As an ER Manager with experience in labor relations, you will provide strategic direction to the Employee Relations teams by communicating goals, vision, expectations, and priorities. You will coach and provide guidance/direction to the team members through one-on-ones, team meetings, and consistent communication.

Responsibilities:

Duties as ER Manager:

• Oversee NA HR Strategies for all North America sites and subsidiaries for LG Energy Solution in collaboration with other HR leadership.
• Drive policy & procedure communications and changes across the business that drive and align the desired culture and company values.
• Identify and communicate trends. Determine corrective actions.
• Labor Relations issue management of LGES production sites in North American corporates of LG Energy Solution (including joint ventures).
• Collaborate with Korea HQ to manage Labor relations (Employee relations) issues for all LGES production sites, including Joint Ventures business sites.
• Analyzing issues and suggesting solutions on Collective Bargaining.
• Making and reviewing a Collective Bargaining Agreement draft.
• Assisting in resolving labor disputes.

General responsibilities:

• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
  • Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
  • Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Conduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits in appropriate work areas
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience
• 10 to 15+years of experience in HR Management in a manufacturing company, developing and driving initiatives, project planning & execution
• 7 to 10+ years of experience leading a diverse team, utilizing proven leadership methods
• Cultivating and driving a performance-centered work culture at all levels of the business
• Demonstrated HR Management experience from a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing company is a plus
• Working knowledge of labor relations.
• Able to travel without legal restriction domestically and internationally on short notice at times to prepare and respond to any labor issues.

Preferred Requirement:

• Experience in dealing with UAW.
• Experience in working in the automotive industry or OEM.
• Knowledge or certification in US/Canadian labor law
• Labor Relations or Law degree strongly recommended
• Korean/ English Bilingual

Benefits Overview

• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision premium for you and your family.
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
• Employer-supported childcare/babysitting programs.
• Generous Paid Time Off / Holidays
• Opportunity to grow in a diverse work environment with a global company.
• 401(k) Retirement savings and planning with generous company match.

LGESMI is an Equal Opportunity employer that values the diversity of its workforce. EEO