Slate Auto · 3 months ago
Lead HR Business Partner
Troy, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expSlate is a company focused on building safe and reliable vehicles while fostering a culture of innovation and customization. They are seeking a Lead HR Business Partner to influence business outcomes through a comprehensive people strategy, providing strategic HR guidance to senior leadership and managing employee relations effectively.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturing
Responsibilities
Participates in strategic business and planning meetings to ensure a solid understanding of company direction and key initiatives
Acts as a strategic HR advisor and consultant to Slate’s Senior and Executive Leadership, providing counsel and guidance with a focus on leadership, change management, employee engagement, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, talent management, and employee performance
Manages the development of each division's strategic business plans and programs as a strategic partner, but particularly from the perspective of the impact on human capital
Translates the strategic and tactical business plans into HR strategic and operational plans in support of business objectives
Stays abreast of current HR trends, innovations, legal and regulatory policies and practices
In partnership with the HR team, evaluates and advises on the impact of long-range planning of new programs/strategies and regulatory actions, as those items affect the attraction, motivation, development and retention of the human capital resources of the organization
Promotes an environment of positive employee relations by respecting confidentiality, establishing trust and credibility, leaders are viewed as approachable and fair, and balancing business needs with employee needs
Provide leadership to ensure consistency in addressing performance management, disciplinary actions and related activities during the employment lifecycle. Serve as the escalation contact in managing employee relations for the organization
Based on a sound understanding of employment law, conducts or oversees investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth, in partnership with internal counsel; provides and/or implements recommendations for resolution; consults with outside counsel as appropriate
Provides consultation and coaching to leadership and employees to manage employee relations issues in a fair, legal and understanding manner that supports the company culture and facilitates a desirable outcome
Manages the application of policies and procedures to ensure the company is operating in a fair and legal manner; interprets employee handbook using these same guidelines
Monitors incident reporting, identifies trends and remedial actions, assesses risk, recommends proactive mitigation strategies and implements updates as needed, and works with CHRO on Board reporting
Monitors legal developments relating to employee relations and human rights
Provides regular updates to key stakeholders on emerging employee relations topics
Capitalize on collective intelligence and experience by building a culture of collaboration, trust and mutual respect with all areas and levels of the organization, routinely seeking feedback and ideas
Actively engages with business and functional leaders to ensure organization effectiveness and optimal organizational design
Partners with and influences leadership to create understanding and alignment between business needs and HR practices/programs
Partners with and influences leadership to create a supportive learning culture that builds employee morale, engagement, and potential while achieving business results
Actively engages and collaborates with the HR Leadership Team to lead functional transformation, determine proactive enterprise-wide strategic priorities, develop strategies and implementation plans and programs that enhance all stages in talent lifecycle and drive positive business results
Understands the talent needs of the organization and participates in the interview/selection process for key leadership positions to ensure the selection of talent that meets those needs and builds sustainable competitive advantage for Slate with a focus on succession and development
Follows up with key leadership new hires to determine the success of the hiring, selection and onboarding process; identifies and solves issues as they arise. Makes recommendations for process improvements or additional support as issues or trends are identified
Works with leadership to identify successors to key roles in organization based on Slate’s established succession planning framework and a rigorous understanding of capabilities, experience, motivation and career development needs
Works with leadership and the Total Rewards CoE to determine appropriate reward and recognition programs that support the talent strategy and effectively manage costs for the company; helps manage execution of programs through HR Business Partner support as applicable
Develop and lead the use of structured, systematic, and transparent approaches for assessing and developing individuals and determining how they best fit within their own group and potentially other groups across the organization
Supports the organization’s principles, strategy and values and models the desired leadership behaviors
Provides leadership to other leaders, teams and cross-functional groups in the areas of HR they are responsible for
Responsible for building a powerful and nimble human resources team, to which business leaders will turn to for guidance and advice
Creates consulting opportunities with our customers to learn how we are adapting/responding to changing technology needs and automation and identify where opportunities for improvements/enhancements exist
Re-energizes, refocuses and motivates teams to perform at a new level
Sets compelling goals and shows tenacity, resilience, and bias for action and execution skills in driving towards these goals
Aligns team around our common HR strategy and creates opportunities for our own HR talent to learn and grow
Develops and maintains positive, professional and objective relationships with employees and management
Coaches and trains managers in their communication, feedback, recognition, and interaction responsibilities with direct reports
Performs as a highly credible leader who, by reputation, gains the trust and confidence of the business and functional leaders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and education in Business Administration/Management, HR Management or related field required
15+ years as a broad human resources practitioner with experience leading generalist functions, preferably in a matrix environment
Demonstrated ability to perform successfully as a leader of other leaders, teams and cross-functional groups
Extensive knowledge of HR practices and principles; knowledge of labor market and work trends; strong mastery and understanding of human capital management and employment laws, rules, regulations and ongoing legislation
Demonstrated ability to achieve results in an innovative, fast-paced, performance-oriented business environment
Demonstrated results in developing global HR strategy and driving process improvements in a global workplace
Demonstrated business acumen expertise and critical thinking skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills; influencing skills; ability to effectively represent Slate as a presenter or participant at internal and external meetings
Demonstrated success partnering across a global organization at multiple levels and with multiple groups/lines of business
Demonstrated success as a problem-solving, decision-making, results-driven partner to the organization
Strong emotional intelligence, integrity and pride in serving as an HR subject matter expert
Demonstrated ability to exercise confidentiality and neutrality in complex and sensitive situations
Demonstrated skill in coaching and counseling across a variety of employee populations and human resource issues
Strong persuasion and conflict resolution skills required
Team player with ability to quickly build effective work relationships and establish credibility
Proven track record of attracting, leading and retaining high performing teams
Demonstrates an inclusive leadership style with an emphasis on results and developing high performing team members
Action oriented and hands-on leader, with a performance and business orientation
Proficiency in using HR technology and Microsoft Office Suite products for people analytics, presentations and proposals
Preferred
Masters degree preferred
PHR or SPHR certification preferred
Workday HRIS Preferred
Experience in one or more HR CoE functions helpful
Company
Slate Auto
Slate Auto is an electric motor vehicle manufacturing company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$111.03M2024-12-01Series B
2023-06-22Series A· $111.03M
Recent News
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