Associate Relations Partner

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and its a joyful one.

We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals.
At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.

We strive to be a company that serves as a source of power that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize the joy and freedom of mobility by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a zero environmental footprint.
We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.
If your goals and values align with Hondas, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

This role will work in close partnership with HR leadership, Compliance & Ethics, and the legal department serving as the subject matter expert for employee relations issues at Honda.

The Associate Relations Partner will work across Honda developing relationships with stakeholders to ensure compliance and consistency is applied to all conduct, policy violations and investigations, in a manner that helps to quickly resolve conflict in the workplace.

Key Accountabilities

Conduct investigations on policy violations and employee grievances in a timely manner and facilitate resolutions (coaching, correction actions, and terminations).

Record all corrective action and investigations in designated matter management system.
Partner with stakeholders to address inquiries from government agencies (EEOC, FEHA, EDD) in a timely manner.
Provide guidance and advice to Leadership, HR, and key stakeholders on sensitive and complex employee scenarios (potential litigations, negotiated departures, harassment) to ensure consistency and fairness is delivered through all AR cases.
Stay up to date on most recent changes in employment and labor law, compliance issues and external labor relations climate that may affect the business or State and educate the broader HR community and recommend action or changes to current policy and practice when needed.
Partner with internal (HR & Legal) and external stakeholders to proactively identify or recommend policy changes/enhancements to mitigate risk based on investigation outcomes and trends. Participate in opportunities for proactive employee relations initiatives.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Required Work Experience:
Targeted range

minimum 3-5 years of HR experience, 1-2 years in Associate Relations
Familiar with federal and state employment laws
Experience with conflict resolution strategies
Ability to create and present to small and medium audiences
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Strong interpersonal skills and high level of initiative
Demonstrate innovative and flexible approaches to complex situations and projects, specifically:
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Establishing a persuasive, yet tactful, rapport internally with middle and upper management.
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Maintains a high level of professionalism and expertise in dealing with associates and management

Required Education:
Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, HR certification desired
Desired Skills:
In depth HR employment law knowledge
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Conduct thorough and well documented investigations
Dealing with conflict and empowerment to escalate
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future

problem solving and decision making

Working Conditions

Additional Factors:
Able to work in a fast paced environment
Able to work in an environment with varying temperatures
0-10% travel requirement for training and offsite support as needed
Daily, weekly, weekend and holiday overtime may be required
Able to work varying/rotating shifts
Total Rewards:
Competitive base salary
Overtime compensation
Annual Bonus
Associate lease car program with a cost
Industry leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days
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:
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.

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