Manager, Associate Relations

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

The Associate Relations Unit Manager will oversee a team of Associate Relations professionals and provide guidance, HR and employment law expertise.

This role will work in close partnership with HR leadership and the legal department serving as the subject matter expert for manufacturing associate relations issues at Honda.

The Associate Relations Unit Manager will work across Honda developing relationships with stakeholders at all levels to ensure compliance and consistency is applied to all conduct, policy violations and investigations.

Key Accountabilities

Oversee and manage the regional Associate Relations manufacturing team across multiple sites which includes planning, organizing, developing AR business process efficiencies, advising on investigations and developing the AR Mfg. team (career development, performance management, ongoing coaching and engagement).
Oversee, lead and conduct sensitive and complex (EEO, FEHA, Honda CC&E inquiries) investigations on complaints of unethical, unlawful or policy violations.

Record all corrective action correspondence and investigation summary in designated AR Record keeping system.
Support the design and delivery of various employee relations and employee law trainings (prevention of harassment/discrimination/retaliation).
In partner with stakeholders to address inquiries from government agencies (EEOC, FEHA, EDD) in a timely manner and at times serving as the organization's representative in legal proceedings.
Provide guidance and advice to Management, 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. This also includes educating AR team on impact of new laws to the organization and analysis on how that impacts AR partners work.
Partner with internal (HR & Legal) and external stakeholders to proactively identify recommend policy changes/enhancements to mitigate risk based on investigation outcomes and trends. Support opportunities for proactive employee relations initiatives, and project support.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or Related field, HR Certification desired
Minimum 10 years of HR experience, 3 years in Associate Relations in a manufacturing environment
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

Workstyle

Hybrid

Benefits and Total Rewards

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:
Competitive Base Salary
Annual Bonus
Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
Industry leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days
401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
Lifestyle Bonus
Relocation assistance

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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