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Employee Relations Manager - Ridgeville, SC (Charleston, SC)

At Volvo Cars work with us towards a greener future

Climate change is a reality. As a mobility provider, we recognize our impact on the environment and are determined to play our part in contributing to sustainable solutions. And it’s so exciting – we’re well on our way on our journey towards full electrification. If you share our commitment for creating a positive environmental impact, then join us in our mission to advance towards a greener future.

What We Are Looking For:

The People Experience (PX) Employee Relations Manager will play a key role in building strong, positive employee relations by developing and executing workforce strategies, which achieve the organization’s short and long-term goals and objectives as well as, being compliant with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. At Volvo Cars, our PX team is focused on understanding and promoting the culture, organization, and inclusive environment to help us become the employer of choice.

A day in the life:

• Partner with leaders at all levels to ensure consistent application and timely resolution of employee relations issues.
• Design, implement, and update comprehensive labor strategy for non-union facilities. Lead the organization’s response to organizing campaigns from detection through NLRB processes.
• Lead collective bargaining negations and manage contract administration, strategic planning, and viability for unionized sites.
• Build constructive relationships with union representatives and manage communications.
• Apply employee relations expertise to successfully identify trends and challenges, predict and mitigate risk, and develop and execute solution-focused strategies and programs.
• Oversee the employee relations investigations process for the Americas. Lead complex investigations involving allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, and policy violations.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on labor affairs and performance management practices within their departments, including employee disciplinary issues.
• Regularly monitor labor & employment legislation to ensure Volvo Cars’ ongoing compliance.
• Work closely with the legal department, both external and internal, on employment related matters.
• Develop and implement team member engagement strategies to ensure a climate of positive employee relations.
• Provide advice and counsel to managers and supervisors regarding People Experience practices, policies and employment laws.
• Design strategies that enhance the company’s abilities to meet objectives and to attract and retain a skilled, diverse, and effective workforce.
• Manage projects and programs with varying levels of complexity. Translate vision and expected outcomes of projects into clear goals
• Support and build scalable project management processes, drive best practices, and promote knowledge sharing and close collaboration. Develop project documentation such as charters, plans, dashboards, and progress updates

Change Management

• Support change management strategies that mitigate risk and maximize employee engagement
• Identify and analyze change impacts, and assess organizational and audience readiness
• Create actionable change management plans and deliverables including executive sponsorship, manager coaching, communications, resistance management, and training (with the L&D team)
• Support communication and training efforts, manage resistance to change, and help ensure user readiness

What you will bring to Volvo:

• Four-year degree in Human Resources or a related field. HR Certification (PHR/SPHR or the SHRM equivalent) is preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated career progression.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating collective bargaining agreements
• Experience with resolving complex employment-related issues at a levels.
• Experience in the automotive industry or manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of employment legislation and the proper application of relevant employment laws, including ADA, FMLA, etc.
• Ability to work under pressure with shifting priorities.
• Proven project management and change management skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in developing robust PX processes and policies.
• Strong presentation skills

Let's talk benefits

Join Volvo Cars and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed with you in mind. Our programs offer choice, flexibility, and exceptional value, including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and a wellness program with discounts and gifts, most of which start on day one of employment. You'll also have access to voluntary benefits and a robust retirement savings plan with employer contributions.

As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer The Family Bond by Volvo Cars, a global paid parental leave policy covering all employees, including adoptive, permanent care foster, and surrogate parents. Additionally, employees and their eligible family members can lease a new Volvo at discounted rates through the Volvo Employee Lease Program (VELP). At Volvo Cars, our benefits extend beyond the workplace to enhance your life and support your family.

Volvo Car is an equal opportunity employer. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Volvo Cars. For Life.

For nearly a century, Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal, sustainable and safe way. Today, we are driving bold advancements in electrification, sustainability and automotive safety. To realize our ambitious vision, we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow – today.

In our company, we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with the drive to make a difference.