Automotive Employee Relations & Engagement Specialist

Vector Talent Solutions; West Point (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vector Talent Solutions seeks a Team Relations Specialist for a client in the automotive manufacturing sector. The role supports hourly team members through the employee life cycle, from recruiting and onboarding through employee relations and performance management.

The ideal candidate will be a trusted resource for employees and leaders, help resolve workplace concerns, conduct confidential investigations, support engagement initiatives, and ensure consistent application of policies and

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, or Team Relations; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience within an automotive production or manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws, HR practices, employee relations, and workplace policies.
• Strong analytical, investigative, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, listening, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships, collaborate effectively, influence others, and handle sensitive situations with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; SAP/ERP experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support employee relations by addressing team member concerns, workplace conflicts, complaints, and other employment-related issues.
• Conduct timely and confidential investigations, including employee interviews, fact-finding, documentation review, and analysis of available information.
• Coach and guide leaders on corrective action, progressive discipline, attendance, performance management, documentation, communication, and professionalism.
• Partner with Human Resources leadership to ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, employment practices, and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, new-hire onboarding, orientation, introductory-period evaluations, and the employee termination and exit interview process.
• Facilitate employee engagement, recognition programs, company events, communication initiatives, surveys, and morale-building activities.
• Maintain accurate and highly confidential employee records while providing a consistent presence and employee support on the manufacturing floor.

Skills

HR Experience

Employee Relations

Investigation Skills

Policy Compliance

Tools

MS Office Suite

SAP/ERP

Job description

Vector Talent Solutions seeks a Team Relations Specialist for a client in the automotive manufacturing sector. The role supports hourly team members through the employee life cycle, from recruiting and onboarding through employee relations and performance management.

The ideal candidate will be a trusted resource for employees and leaders, help resolve workplace concerns, conduct confidential investigations, support engagement initiatives, and ensure consistent application of policies and