HR Generalist

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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:                                     HR Generalist

DIRECTLY REPORTS TO:            Human Resources Manager, Torihama

LOCATION:                                    Torihama Technical Center (Yokohama)

FUNCTION:                                   Human Resources

Purpose of the Role:

Reporting to the Torihama HR Manager, the HR Specialist will be responsible for the planning, developing and administration of a variety of HR management programs including employment, salary administration, employee communications, employee training and staff development, benefits and other related human resources activities.

The role expects a demonstration of excellent communication skills, analytical & strategic thinking and planning ability, strong business acumen, and the agility to function in a fast paced and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for providing support to the HR Manager as it relates to the HR functions.  
  • Team with the HR Manager to promote employee engagement. Implement and coordinate employee engagement improvement activities.  
  • Performs a variety of HR activities to enhance and sustain positive employee relations in an employee involved environment.  
  • Develop and write policies and procedures, i.e., Employee Handbook, pending approval of the HR Manager. 
  • Team with other Managers and Supervisors to ensure the effective implementation of the HR policies. 
  • Recruits, screens, interviews and performs background checks.  Refers qualified salaried applicants to appropriate management to maintain a quality work force geared to our progressive employment philosophy.  
  • Team with the HR Manager in planning and organizing new employee orientation program.  
  • Orients employees to the Company policies, procedures, regulations, and fringe benefits including social insurances and pension systems to assure that they understand conditions and benefits of employment. 
  • Administers on a daily basis the benefits program including employee inquiries, problem resolution and data compilation.  
  • Administers and maintains working hours, holidays and leaves in accordance with company policy and regulations.
  • Identifies, coordinates and evaluates necessary training and employee involvement activities that support plant goal accomplishments.  
  • Maintains confidentiality on employee-related issues while notifying only those in a need-to-know capacity. 
  • Responsible for applying corrective and preventative action when discrepancies are detected. 
  • HR Payroll Representative in absence of HR Payroll Supervisor.
  • Performs other HR functions deemed necessary by the Human Resources Manager.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree required, Six Sigma certification a plus.
  • 2-3 years of HR Generalist experience within a union manufacturing environment; automotive industry preferred.
  • 2+ year experience managing working hours, holidays, leaves, etc.
  • Experience working with union to resolve grievance issues.
  • Proficient at MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  PeopleSoft/Workday experience is a plus.
  • Knowledge of HRIS, HR Information Systems
  • Native level Japanese and Business level English (TOEIC 700 or above)

PRIMARY LOCATION

Torihama Technical Center

Organisation: 
Adient