Labor Relations Specialist - Piston Automotive

Detroit Thermal Systems (DTS) is a key subsidiary within the Piston Group, a prominent private investment firm specializing in the automotive manufacturing and design sector. Founded with a focus on creating economic opportunity, the Piston Group has grown into a multi-location enterprise encompassing several companies. DTS stands out as a leading minority-owned manufacturer of top-tier climate control systems and components for automobiles. Their expertise lies in developing and producing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems that optimize driver comfort within vehicles. This focus on in-car temperature regulation ensures a pleasant driving experience across various weather conditions.

Why Detroit Thermal Systems? 

Competitive Wages, Paid Holidays & Vacation, Medical & Rx Plans, Dental & Vision Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Life & Disability Coverage, 401K with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement , Vehicle and Product Discounts

Position Overview: The Labor Relations Specialist is responsible for various general human resources, with a focus on labor tasks to enhance the overall productivity and effectiveness of the department. This individual will serve as a point of contact for specific areas of the department (i.e. labor relations, process improvements, and training and development initiatives) and will function as the second chair during union negotiations.

• Discipline and dispute administration
• Contract and grievance administration. Meet with the union to resolve grievances at your level based on CBA.
• Seek out cost and time savings initiatives
• Lead investigations and resolution of personnel relations issues
• Counsel’s employees concerning work-related problems and conducts termination/exit interviews, providing feedback to management when necessary
• Driving initiatives to promote workforce inclusion and company policies related to an inclusive environment
• Write position descriptions, employee communications, and personnel policy statements
• Screening resumes and applications and interview applicants and make an offer of employment
• Lead succession planning initiatives
• Oversee LOA tracking and compliance
• Lead employee engagement initiatives
• Manage projects and research assignments as required, including analysis of data on assigned projects as necessary
• Assist in the formulation of compensation objectives, manpower goals, personnel policies and procedures
• Coordinate organizational and employee training and development initiatives
• Provide assistance to EH&S representatives where necessary including plant safety investigations
• Conduct analysis and track HR metrics
• Drive initiatives supporting employee engagement, employee recognition and corporate citizenship
• Internal and external customer support as necessary
• ADP: Ensure wage progression increases are verified weekly and processed along with annual wage increases per collective bargaining agreement. Process referral bonuses weekly.
• The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Required Skill/Competencies

• ADP- Work
• Advanced Excel with Pivot Table Exp
• Microsoft Experience
• Power Point

• A minimum of five (5-8) + years of experience as a Human Resources Generalist or Labor Relations with at least three (3) years functioning in a plant/manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience in labor relations
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Previous experience negotiating collective bargaining agreements.

Other Specifications

Preferred Skills:

• Master’s Degree
• Employee relations experience