Senior Employee Relations Leader – Manufacturing

Samsung Electronics America; Newberry (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Lead to own labor relations, compliance, policy development, and stakeholder collaboration at our Newberry, South Carolina facility. The role onsite five days a week and leads a team in a 1,500+ employee operation.

You will partner with Legal, HRBP, and operations to shape ER policy, resolve complex workplace issues, and ensure adherence to federal and state labor laws while fostering a Culture of Mutual Respect.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Employee Relations, Labor Relations, or HRBP roles, ideally in manufacturing or corporate setting.
• Deep understanding of U.S. labor and employment laws (e.g., Title VII, FLSA, FMLA, ADA) and HR best practices.
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills with ability to handle highly confidential data.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and team-oriented attitude; proven supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Employee Relations Management: foster a transparent, cooperative workplace; develop and implement communication strategies; collaborate with regional HR leaders to establish Samsung US labor relations policy.
• Compliance & Labor Relations: ensure HR policies and plant operations comply with federal/state laws; manage relationships with employee representatives if applicable.
• Conflict Resolution & Investigations: oversee confidential investigations into workplace complaints and recommend corrective actions.
• Policy Development: design, update, and localize ER policies aligning with Samsung’s global culture and U.S. standards.
• Team Leadership: lead, mentor, and develop the ER team at the production site to meet HR and business goals.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: partner with Legal, HRBP, and operations management to address organizational challenges in a growing manufacturing environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Data confidentiality

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Industrial/Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Lead to own labor relations, compliance, policy development, and stakeholder collaboration at our Newberry, South Carolina facility. The role onsite five days a week and leads a team in a 1,500+ employee operation.

You will partner with Legal, HRBP, and operations to shape ER policy, resolve complex workplace issues, and ensure adherence to federal and state labor laws while fostering a Culture of Mutual Respect.