HR Generalist

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