Nissan Hiring for HR Manager – Labor and Employee Relations Strategy at Smyrna, TN Full Time

Life at Nissan encompasses everything that inspires both the quality of our vehicles and the quality of our people. Company-wide, you’ll find fast learners and self-starting engines as well as people who are quick to embrace change and take an idea into overdrive. At Nissan, minds race. Imagination gets a green light. Each opportunity is the fuel that drives an idea from inspiration to real-life.

We are currently looking for a HRBP Manager, Labor and Employee Relations Strategy for our Smyrna, TN location.

The Labor and Employee Relations Strategy, Manager will serve as a collaborative partner with Human Resource Business Partners (HRBPs), Centers of Excellence (COE), and business leaders across U.S. Manufacturing sites and Parts Distribution Centers. This position requires an individual with subject matter expertise in employee relations and labor relations, strong emotional intelligence, and a record of accomplishment of influencing stakeholders through strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

The following job function statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The job function statements reflect expectations of the fully trained, proficient incumbent who meets all performance criteria.

Ø Responsible for executing labor and employee relations strategies.

Ø Responsible for coaching and developing Employee Relations team members, across multiple sites.

Ø Conduct structured site visits to engage with employees and understand employee sentiment; identify opportunities to improve the environmental and cultural factors impacting the employee experience; partner with site leadership on solutions.

Ø Leverage data to develop, implement and track progress of site-specific action plans for improving the employee experience.

Ø Identify broad trends across Nissan’s US MFG and PDC sites and propose solutions.

Ø Partner with legal to ensure the rights of employees are protected.

Ø Develop systems and mechanisms to aid in the understanding of employee sentiment.

Ø Analyze data, develop and prepare standard and ad hoc reports, and present findings that “tell the story” with conclusions, responses, and recommendations to stakeholders. Enable, influence, and drive collaboration with the HR Center of Excellence (COE) teams to execute programs and drive excellence across the Human Resources function.

Ø Maintain a positive outlook and demonstrate perseverance in achieving objectives despite obstacles and potential resource constraints.

Ø Build strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.

Ø Design and deliver positive employee relations trainings and communications.

Ø Flexibility for short-term assignments at manufacturing and parts distribution center locations within the region.

Required Key Competencies:
Ø HR Technical Skills and Knowledge, Written Communications, Project Management, Business Acumen, Strategic Analysis and Innovation, Judgment and Decision Making, Effective Communication, Leading Change, Partnering with the Business, Professional Presence and Credibility, Relationship Building / Organizational Savvy, Initiative and Perseverance, Adaptability, Negotiation and Influence Experience in a manufacturing/fast-paced organization preferred

Minimum Qualifications

Ø A degree from a 4-year college or university in HR or related field preferred

Ø Effective communication skills, and ability to influence at all levels of management

Ø Requires working knowledge of Microsoft products, usual PC applications, or Mainframe applications, etc. to produce non-standard, creative products.

This is a full-time position that could require travel up to 50% of the time over the course of the year.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.

All of us at Nissan – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility. Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Smyrna Tennessee United States of America