Assistant Human Resources Manager

Toyota Tsusho America, Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

14 Paid Company Holidays

401(k) with Company Contribution

Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. is looking for an Employee Relations Assistant Manager to lead employee relations programs and ensure resolution of issues while maintaining employee engagement. With over 9 years of HR experience required, the role demands strong interpersonal skills and the ability to set up effective HR strategies.

You will manage employee relations staff, ensuring compliance with employment laws while driving operational excellence and a positive corporate culture. The position also offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 9+ years progressive HR experience, preferably in employee relations and management.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices and regulations.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Leads implementation of employee relations programs and policies.
• Conducts investigations into escalated employee relations issues.
• Advises managers on compliance and resolution of employee relations issues.

Skills

HR experience

Interpersonal skills

Analytical problem-solving

Project management

Communication

Education

Certified Professional HR (PHR), SHRM-CP or SPHR

Job description

What's In It For You?

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits (Low Premiums!)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 14 Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Summary

The Employee Relations Assistant Manager leads employee relations programs and is involved in employee relations issue resolution in order to maintain employee engagement while minimizing costs and risks. The incumbent is responsible for the development of junior Employee Relations staff.

What You'll Do

• Leads the implementation of employee relations programs, policies, and procedures in compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations.
• Employee relations issues are resolved to managers’ and employees’ satisfaction while maintaining employee engagement.
• Conducts investigations into employee relations issues that have been escalated by managers and/or HR Generalist/HRBP.
• Ensures effective resolution of employee relations issues.
• Ensures compliance with employment legislation while supporting the timely resolution of employee issues.
• Advises and coaches managers on the resolution of employee relations issues, including compliance and application of employment laws and regulations and conflict resolution.
• Ensures administrative tasks are completed (e.g. documentation for investigations).
• Delivers other HR projects (e.g. delivers harassment training) in a timely manner.
• Manages, coaches, and develops Employee Relations staff reporting to this position.
• Performs other duties and projects as may be assigned.
• Travel: Frequent.

What You Need

• 9+ years progressive HR experience, preferably in ER and management.
• Certified Professional HR (PHR), SHRM-CP or Senior Professional HR (SPHR) preferred.
• Understanding of HR best practices and current regulations.
• Ability to establish strong partnerships with functional and business leaders to develop and execute long- and short-term HR strategies that directly support the business.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, timelines, accuracy, follow-through and anticipating business needs.
• Strong analytical problem‑solving and project management skills.
• Innovative, future-oriented and open to new thoughts and ideas.
• Willing to challenge the status‑quo and be a strong influencer.
• Ability to build team morale and promote corporate culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer! It is the policy and commitment of the company to maintain a work environment that provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all its employees and applicants. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital/domestic partner status, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other applicable lawfully protected basis. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. We seek to employ individuals qualified for a position by virtue of job‑related educational standards, training, experience, and personal qualifications.