Labor Relations Specialist

About the Company

New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI) is the pioneering joint venture of General Motors Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation. Established in Fremont, CA in 1984, NUMMI helped change the automotive industry by introducing the Toyota Production System and teamwork-based working environment to the United States.

Today, NUMMI has grown to become a company of 5,500 team members who produce three award-winning vehicles: Toyota Corolla, Toyota Tacoma and Pontiac Vibe.

Throughout its history, NUMMI has worked hard to create a unique corporate culture that borrows from Toyota, General Motors and the nearby Silicon Valley environment. NUMMI's collaborative partnership with the United Auto Workers has been the topic of numerous labor relations studies. The company's core values are based on five cornerstones: teamwork, equity, involvement, mutual trust and respect and safety.

We expect a great deal from our team members - but we give you the training, skills and opportunity you need to succeed and grow. At NUMMI, we consider our past accomplishments merely a starting point. We're on an ongoing journey to build an even better company - by maximizing the opportunities for growth and achievement across our entire workforce.


About the Opportunity:

 

We are seeking a full-time Human Resource Generalist/Specialist, with strong leadership and communication skills to join our fast-paced Labor Relations Department. The position of the Labor Relations Representative is to administer, interpret and enforce the Collective Bargaining Agreement, H.R. policies and procedures and issue corrective action. This position requires good interpersonal and problem solving skills as well as the ability to conduct complete thorough investigations from initial complaint to the issuance of corrective action up to and including termination.

 

Duties:

 Conduct full investigationsConduct training pertaining to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Policies and Procedures, Corrective Action, Sexual Harassment and DiscriminationWork with the Union to ensure compliance with the Collective Bargaining AgreementPrepare detailed written summaries upon completion of investigationsRespond, in writing, to grievances filed by the UnionDirect and coach production management, the Union, and team members regarding H.R. issues and concernsRepresent the company at unemployment hearings, arbitrations, and mediationsPlan and execute presentations for H.R. related subjectsPrepare and present executive summaries

 

Desired Learning and Work Experience:

 2 - 10 years of general Human Resources experience.BA/BS Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or Business Management (Industrial Relations or related majors)2 years minimium of general Human Resources - Employee or Labor Relations preferredKnowledge of Employment Law and employee relations, labor relations, or related experienceAbility to interact with all levels of the organizationStrong organizational, problem solving, and decision making skillsDemonstrated ability to function independently, multi task, and prioritize Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal, coaching and facilitation skillsRequired to rotate shifts