Human Resources Specialist

Location : CA-ON-NAPANEE-PLT-990-2038

Goodyear Talent Acquisition Representative : Heather Rodriguez

Sponsorship Available : No

Relocation Assistance Available : No

Primary Purpose of the Position :

This position is accountable for optimizing the effectiveness of the plant organization by increasing the capabilities & optimizing the talents of its employees.

Responsible for providing assistance in coordinating the design & implementation of the plans, systems & programs that allow employees to satisfy their needs for job security, engagement, recognition & achievement in the pursuit of the organizational objectives.

Acting as a consultant, the HR Specialist will guide managers in consistent applications of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (as appropriate) & HR systems & policies.

The incumbent creates win-win situations between floor level associates & Goodyear management by listening & planning methods of resolution strategies.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provide leadership consultation and team member advocacy as a Human Resources (HR) representative in one of the three plant business centers.
• Ensure fair and equitable implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Audit due diligence to ensure provincial employment standards are met.
• Conduct all activities as per the guidelines of the Company's Code of Conduct.
• Facilitate conflict resolution issues.
• Spend daily time on the floor to obtain face-to-face feedback from team members.
• Provide leadership with Pulse feedback through daily time spent in the production area while maintaining team member confidentiality.
• Assist managers in their relationships with team members and with their consistent application of Goodyear Napanee policies.
• Develop and manage clearly defined deliverables for HR team scorecard.
• Assist in the development and auditing of Human Resources systems in the plant.
• Develop strategies for improvement in a participative, non-union environment.
• Actively support Plant Optimization and Continuous Skills Development.
• Willing to work flexible hours in supporting a 24 / 7 operation.

Education : 4-year Degree

4-year Degree

Experience :

0-5 years' experience in the application of HR systems, or education in HR discipline with co-op, part-time or internship experience in HR.

Knowledge :

• Knowledge of union & / or non-union environments as well as the Ontario Human Rights and ESA legislation
• Thorough knowledge of HR functions & the overall company structure.
• Knowledge of in-plant policies including Plant HR systems or collective bargaining agreements & Goodyear policies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with solid verbal & written communication abilities.
• Solid research & analytical skills.

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Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 74,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world.

Its two Innovation Centres in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry.

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