HR Specialist- MUST HAVE UNION EXPERIENCE

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Human Resources Specialist Job Description

Join our Human Resources team as an HR Specialist – Attendance Leave, where you will serve as the plant's Single Point of Contact (SPOC) and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for attendance management. In this vital, high-impact role, you will be responsible for administering the National Attendance Program (NAP) as outlined in our National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the UAW. This direct front-line employee-facing role requires a unique blend of exceptional administrative precision and highly developed interpersonal skills. You will be directly responsible for conducting corrective action hearings and issuing attendance-related discipline to hourly employees up to and including discharge termination. The ideal candidate is a resilient communicator who can de-escalate emotional situations, resolve conflicts, and deliver challenging messages with professionalism, consistency, and respect.

• Administer the National Attendance Program (NAP) to ensure fair, consistent, and compliant administration in accordance with the National Agreement, local contractual agreements, and company policy.
• Serve as the on-site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for line management, supervisors, and employees regarding NAP policies, FMLA regulations, Medical Leaves of Absence (MLOA), and bereavement.
• Audit and correct Time Worked/Off System (TWOS) coding for attendance, tardiness, and leaves to ensure absolute data integrity.
• Lead and document formal disciplinary hearings for chargeable absences, notification failures, and tardiness in partnership with line supervisors and UAW representatives.
• Deliver and execute attendance-related disciplinary actions ranging from initial coaching/written warnings up to and including discharge termination for non-compliance with the NAP.
• Confidently navigate difficult, highly sensitive, and emotional conversations with employees regarding their attendance status and employment.
• Utilize advanced conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques to manage high-pressure situations during disciplinary discussions.
• Partner and communicate productively with UAW representatives to address attendance issues, resolve disputes at the earliest step, and ensure adherence to contract procedures.
• Build trusted relationships with operations supervisors and line managers, coaching them on how to have effective, constructive attendance conversations that balance empathy with accountability.
• Prepare clear, objective, and airtight documentation regarding disciplinary actions to support the company’s position in the event of union grievances or legal challenges.
• Analyze plant-wide attendance data, AWOL, late reports, and leave utilization trends to identify patterns and recommend proactive interventions to reduce absenteeism.
• Administer the 5-Day Quit process for job abandonment cases, ensuring all legal and contractual notices are accurately issued and tracked.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with a proven track record of maintaining professional composure, empathy, and authority under pressure.
• Strong ability to resolve conflicts, negotiate mutually acceptable outcomes where appropriate, and deliver tough decisions decisively and professionally.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to maintain meticulous, legally defensible documentation.

• Prior experience working in a unionized manufacturing or industrial environment, particularly administering collective bargaining agreements, ideally with the UAW.
• Familiarity with FMLA, ADA, short-term disability, and state/federal leave regulations.
• Experience using HRIS, timekeeping, or scheduling software (e.g., TWOS, Oracle, SAP, Kronos).
• 3+ years of HR experience.
• Manufacturing or industrial HR experience.
• Union/UAW experience.
• HRIS timekeeping knowledge.

This position requires working 5 days on-site at the Michigan Assembly Plant. The work hours are from 05:00 AM to 03:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The environment is fast-paced, with no set timeframe on going direct, and it offers a long-term, open-ended contract. There is potential for a direct opening within the team for the right person if an opportunity becomes available.

This is a Contract position based out of Wayne, MI.

The pay range for this position is $32.43 - $32.43/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Wayne,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.