Human Resources Labor Relations Generalist (HRIS)

Zobility; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Zobility is seeking a Labor Relations Generalist (HRIS) in Kokomo, IN. The role supports union relations, attendance policies, and investigations while driving data-informed decisions to maintain compliant, productive operations.

The position requires interpreting contracts, managing compliance, and partnering with leadership to improve workplace relations across shifts, including nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Interpretation and application of contracts and agreements.
• Compliance management within a union environment.
• Strong data analysis to drive decisions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Equitable administration of the collective agreement including grievance handling.
• Participate in grievance processes and collaborate with union representatives.
• Support management and union relations to foster a positive labor climate.
• Administer attendance programs and the negotiated policy.
• Generate attendance reports and provide trend analysis presentations.
• Conduct workplace investigations related to labor relations and ethics.

Skills

Data analysis

Conflict resolution

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Industrial Relations

Tools

HRIS / HRIS reporting tools

Job description

Title: 1366-1 - Human Resources Labor Relations Generalist (HRIS)

Job Description:

• At Client, we are a company that embraces change. We are always striving to improve and be our best, allowing us to create exciting, innovative and safe cars, trucks, and utility vehicles for millions of customers around the world.
• As a Labor Relations Representative, you will play a key role in our ability to deliver what we promise to our customers.
• You will identify and drive operating efficiencies through contractual agreements, provide labor relations support to employees and leaders across the organization, and enable a positive workplace culture and environment by: Equitable administration, interpretation and overall compliance

Responsibilities:

• Equitable administration of the collective agreement including grievance administration, interpretation and overall compliance
• Participate in the grievance process, including handling Step 2 grievances and partnering with union representatives to resolve workplace issues.
• Facilitating effective management/union relations
• Build productive relationships with bargaining unit employees, union leadership, and operational management to support a positive labor relations environment.
• Administration of attendance program
• Administer the negotiated attendance policy, address attendance concerns, and support attendance-related corrective action processes.
• Administration and discipline assessment
• Run attendance reports and gather information to compile into presentations with trend analysis
• EEOC and other workplace investigations
• Conduct and support employee, labor relations, ethics, and workplace investigations involving bargaining unit employees.
• Coaching, guiding and providing direction to operating management on assigned shift
• Implementation of lean manufacturing activities

Requirements:

• Interpretation and application of contracts and agreements
• Management of compliance and investigatory processes within a union environment
• Facilitation or participation in difficult interactions or situations, focusing on conflict resolution
• Analyzing data and using data to make decisions
• Willingness and ability to work onsite rotating shifts including nights, weekends and occasional holidays
• Position primarily supports first-shift operations; however, flexibility is required to support operational needs outside of standard business hours when necessary.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite

Additional Factors

• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
• Eagerness to learn and develop within a Labor Relations career path
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with HR, Operations, and Union leadership

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Industrial Relations or related field
• 2+ years of experience in Human Resources with an emphasis in labor relations in a manufacturing setting
• Knowledge of Human Resources Information System and reporting tools
• Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment