Bilingual Human Resources Manager

Pooler, GA, USA Req #611

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Company Profile

79 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 22 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including Loadall telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and Fastrac tractors.

JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name.

Position Purpose

The bilingual employee relations specialist is responsible for managing a range of activities related to employee relations and staffing functions for manufacturing.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

• Employee Relations - Builds constructive relationships with employees and other stakeholders; reinforces the consistent application of JCB standards applies knowledge of employment and labor law; effectively manages conflict; builds and maintains a collaborative, productive work Understanding of laws, legal codes and government regulations
• Leads sourcing and recruiting initiatives and processes to leverage networking and employee referrals.
• Conducts new hire onboarding processes
• Provides translation support in Spanish/English
• Conducts Exit Interviews w/ team members, analyzes information collected & assembles a proposal to reduce turnover.
• Acts as a liaison between department managers and team members.
• Provides advice and counsel to managers and supervisors regarding personnel practices, policy and employment laws.
• Administers unemployment insurance processes; reviews liability reports and monitors program costs; and recommends policy changes to the Director of Human Resources.
• Develops and builds hiring processes for a variety of departments within the Manufacturing Department
• Develops, streamlines and enhances staffing systems, tracking reporting and analysis.
• Ensures compliance with all state and federal discrimination and employment regulations.
  
  

Nature & Scope

Reports to Vice President of Human Resources

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with principles and procedures for recruitment, selection, training and compensation and benefits
• Understanding of behavior and performance and individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning and motivation
• Familiarity with group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, ethnicities and cultures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal
• Ability to resolve conflicts quickly
• Flexibility and able to adapt quickly to changes
• Effectively prioritize and manage time in order to complete multiple projects and tasks on time
• Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Proven ability to interface and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence culture and create alignment between business goals and HR processes.
• Great people management and coaching skills.
  
  

JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

JCB is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers

Other details

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• Pay Type Salary