Assistant Manager - HR Operations - American Honda Motor Co Inc

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda

Honda 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 Location

Timmonsville, SC

Job Purpose

At Honda Development and Manufacturing of America, we believe in the joy of expanding life’s potential!  Join our team of highly skilled Human Resources Professionals and put your dreams into action. We collaborate with other diverse HR Professionals to ensure successful implementation of our HR programs. Our team coordinates and facilitates a variety of HR initiatives to support our associates so we can continue to build high quality products that contribute to the power of the Honda Brand!

Key Accountabilities

• Lead daily management of team that provides HR Business Partner services. 
• Lead and guide in the area of Labor Relations in order to maintain union free status.  Train and mentor HR Partners as well as current and future HDMA leaders.
• Assist in the development of human resource policies.
• Research HR emerging issues and trends to inform strategic business decision and HR strategy as it relates to key areas of responsibility.
• Communicate and facilitate company level initiatives as appropriate such as Regional Compensation and Promotions, Performance Management, etc with Department Leads.
• Lead as a strategic business partner regarding HR business plan initiatives or themes.  
• Manage key projects and support as assigned.
• Advise on and coordinate regarding Exempt and Non-Exempt associates’ adherence to company policies and procedures with exit interviews, leave of absence, etc.
• Manage and support with associate movement process and evaluating documentation to ensure aligning with company policies, budgets, etc. 
• Support Legal team as needed.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in human resources or other related Business field
• 8-10 years of progressive HR or other relevant experience
• HR Employment law knowledge
• Dealing with conflict and empowerment to escalate
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of Kronos, Microsoft Word, Excel PowerPoint, SuccessFactors
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
   

Workstyle

• Open-office environment
• Travel 2-5 days annually for training and/or special projects
• May require travel between plants/locations
• 5-8 hours of OT per week. 

Benefits and Total Rewards

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?
 
Total Rewards:

• Competitive base salary
• Overtime compensation
• Annual Bonus
• Associate lease car program with a cost
• Industry leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

 
Career Growth:

• Advancement opportunities
• Career mobility 
• Education reimbursement for continued learning
• Training and Development programs

 
Additional Offerings:

• Wellbeing program
• Community service and engagement programs
• Product programs
• Free drinks onsite

 
Honda 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.

Honda 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.