Assistant Manager, Associate Relations

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a HondaHonda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!Job PurposeThis role will lead an Associate Relations team across multiple plants that will work in close partnership with HR leadership and the legal department serving as the subject matter expert for associate relations issues at Honda. The Associate Relations Lead will work across Honda developing relationships with stakeholders at all levels to ensure compliance and consistency is applied to all conduct, policy violations and investigations.Key Accountabilities• Responsible for supervising, developing, and conducting yearly performance reviews for the members of the Associate Relations team. Review investigation cases and provide guidance and feedback for consistent corrective action process adherence across the region. • Independently manage assigned casework, bringing investigations to closure rapidly and definitively. Lead and conduct sensitive and complex (EEO, FEHA, Honda CC&E inquiries) investigations on complaints of unethical, unlawful or policy violations. Record all corrective action correspondence and investigation summary in designated matter management system.• Support the design and delivery of various employee relations and employee law trainings (prevention of harassment/discrimination/retaliation).• In partner with stakeholders to address inquiries from government agencies (EEOC, FEHA, EDD) in a timely manner and at times serving as the organization’s representative in legal proceedings. • Provide guidance and advice to Leadership, HR and key stakeholders on sensitive and complex employee scenarios (potential litigations, negotiated departures, harassment) to ensure consistency and fairness is delivered through all AR cases.• Stay up to date on most recent changes in employment and labor law, compliance issues and external labor relations climate that may affect the business or State and educate the broader HR community and recommend action or changes to current policy and practice when needed. This also includes educating AR team on impact of new laws to the organization and analysis on how that impacts AR partner’s work. • Partner with internal (HR & Legal) and external stakeholders to proactively identify recommend policy changes/enhancements to mitigate risk based on investigation outcomes and trends. Participate in opportunities for proactive employee relations initiatives.• Lead and/or participate in cross-functional projects to achieve process and policy enhancements and improvementsQualifications, Experience, and Skills• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Related field, HR Certification desired• Targeted range – minimum 8 years of HR experience, 3 years in Associate Relations• In depth HR employment law knowledge• Strong analytical and problem solving skills• Conduct thorough and well documented investigations• Dealing with conflict and empowerment to escalate • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills • Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision makingWorking Conditions• Able to work in a fast paced environment • Able to work in an environment with varying temperatures• 0-10% travel requirement for training and offsite support as needed• Daily, weekly, weekend and holiday overtime may be required • Able to work varying/rotating shifts What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?Total Rewards: Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)Regional Bonus (when applicable)Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdownCompany Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401K Plan with company match + additional contributionRelocation assistance (if eligible)Career Growth:Advancement OpportunitiesCareer MobilityEducation Reimbursement for Continued learningTraining and Development Programs Additional Offerings:Lifestyle AccountChildcare Reimbursement AccountElder Care SupportTuition Assistance & Student Loan RepaymentWellbeing ProgramCommunity Service and Engagement ProgramsProduct ProgramsHonda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.Job SummaryJob number: 13372Profession: Corporate Operations