Sr. Specialist, Employee/Labor Relations

LG Energy Solution; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) specializes in designing and manufacturing large lithium-ion batteries and packs for EVs and energy storage. The Sr.

Specialist, Employee/Labor Relations will provide high-level analysis, consultation, and training on regulatory compliance and labor contracts under the HQ Employee Relations Department. The role involves collaboration with Korea HQ, representing the company in grievances, supporting bargaining, and maintaining labor strategy across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• 5 years of experience with a labor union consisting of hourly workers in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and regulations.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Korea HQ to manage labor/employee relations across LGES production sites.
• Advocate for the company in grievance hearings and arbitrations.
• Support bargaining history research and investigations into employee concerns.
• Assist in collective bargaining negotiations and implementation of new terms.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Job description

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! www.lgenergymi.com

Summary

As a Sr. Specialist, Employee/Labor Relations, you will independently provide high level professional analysis, consultation, coaching and training on organizational development, strategic planning, regulatory compliance, interpretation and application of labor contracts, supporting resolution of workplace problems under the direction of the HQ's Employee Relations Department.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Korea HQ to manage labor/employee relations issues for all LGES production sites including Joint Ventures business sites


• Work with the departments and advocate on behalf of the company in grievance hearings and arbitrations when necessary


• Support researching related bargaining and grievance history


• Support investigations into employee complaints and concerns


• Support collective bargaining negotiations, including preparation for logistics and work with the departments to ensure the implementation of any new contractual terms or agreements


• Support in maintaining a consistent labor strategy across all departments


• Maintain case files and bargaining history


• Calculate and maintain statistics, records and information, including but not limited to lost time, grievances and discipline


• Support in designing and conducting Labor Relations training for all levels of management and supervisory personnel


• Maintain a broad knowledge of corporate labor relations policies and training methodologies


• Represent the Company at external forums and participate in committees as required


• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies


• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in direct experience with a labor union consisting of hourly workers in a manufacturing industry


• Strong legal knowledge of labor laws and regulations


• Able to travel without legal restriction domestically and internationally on short notice at times to prepare and respond to any labor issues

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion
  
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills


• Experience in the automotive industry or a related industry is preferred


• Certification in HR (e.g., PHR, SPHR) or labor relations is a plus

LGESMI is an Equal Opportunity employer that values the diversity of its workforce. EEO