Employee Relations Part Lead

Samsung Electronics America; Newberry (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. seeks an ER Part Leader to guide the Employee Relations team at its South Carolina manufacturing facility. The role focuses on fostering a compliant, respectful workplace and building trust between management and production staff in alignment with U.S. labor laws.

You will develop ER strategies, oversee investigations, and collaborate with Legal and HR Business Partners to support a growing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HRM or related field.
• 10+ years in Employee Relations, Labor Relations, or HRBP roles.
• Strong knowledge of US labor laws (Title VII, FLSA, FMLA, ADA).
• SHRM certifications preferred (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR).
• Proven leadership and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing or large corporate setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Employee Relations team and develop ER strategy.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws.
• Conduct confidential investigations and recommend actions.
• Develop and localize ER policies.
• Mentor ER team and collaborate with Legal and HRBPs.
• Partner with operations and external stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Communication

Leadership

Confidentiality

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

US labor law knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/related field

Job description

Position Summary

The ER Part Leader will lead the Employee Relations team at the South Carolina manufacturing facility, handle and meet the needs of the HR department and organization. Part Lead will assist the organization to achieve success by fostering a positive and mutually respectful workplace, ensuring compliance with U.S. labor laws, Culture of Mutual Respect, and building strong trust between management and production employees. Part Lead will assist the organization in being compliant with employment regulations and building strategies.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Employee Relations Management: Cultivate a transparent and cooperative workplace environment. Develop and implement communication strategies that bridge gaps and resolve grievances in a timely manner. Research, benchmark, and identify semiconductor industry approaches towards organized labor and collaborate with regional HR leaders to establish a Samsung US labor relations policy and strategy.
2. Compliance & Labor Relations: Ensure all HR policies and plant operations strictly adhere to federal and state employment laws. Manage relationships and negotiations with employee representatives if applicable.
3. Conflict Resolution & Investigations: Oversee and conduct confidential investigations into workplace complaints, including misconduct, discrimination, and policy violations. Recommend appropriate corrective actions. Manage grievance processes and employee escalations while ensuring confidentiality and retaliation preventative measures.
4. Policy Development: Design, update, and localize ER policies and procedures in alignment with both Samsung’s global culture and U.S. labor standards.
5. Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the ER team members at the production site to achieve HR and business objectives.
6. Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with Legal, HR Business Partners (HRBP), operations management and external stakeholders to address organizational challenges and support a rapidly growing manufacturing environment.

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Skills and Qualifications

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, Business Administration/Management or related discipline
2. Certification: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, and or SPHR certification preferred.
3. Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Employee Relations, Labor Relations, or HRBP roles, ideally within a manufacturing or corporate setting.
4. Leadership: Proven supervisory or team management experience, with the ability to build consensus and guide teams through change.
5. Knowledge: Deep understanding of U.S. labor and employment laws (e.g., Title VII, FLSA, FMLA, ADA) and HR best practices.
6. Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Strong ability to handle highly sensitive data with absolute confidentiality. Strong problem-solving skills, strong organizational skills, and cooperative, flexible, team-oriented attitude.
7. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
8. Domestic role. Limited opportunities to interact with region or HQ.

General Notice: Candidates are expected to honor their obligations to former employers. SEHA does not seek access to, and expressly prohibits the use or disclosure of, any confidential information, proprietary materials, or trade secrets belonging to any prior employer or third party, either during the hiring process or in the course of employment.

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, and network systems, and the entire semiconductor industry with our memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the development of the Internet of Things through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth. To discover more, please visit our official newsroom at (https://news.samsung.com/global/).