Summary

The Toyoda Gosei Group is a leading global manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive components, safety systems and LEDs. Globally Headquartered in Japan with a network of 67 group companies in 17 countries and regions, the Group brings its extensive range of products to customers all over the world.

Toyoda Gosei North America (headquartered in Troy, MI) has an opening for a Human Resources Manager. The Human Resources Manager functions with a high degree of autonomy in supporting TGNA Canada and Mexico sites including, Process Implementation/Change Management, Employee Relations concerns including Ethics Hotline complaints, Performance and Compensation processes; and communicating to GM and VP on open concerns or projects.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate and support on compliance concerns relevant to in-country laws/regulations
• Collaborate with staff members on the development and implementation of cost savings measures, strategies, policies & procedures, and reporting
• Oversee and support the development of the Change Management Strategies to support AMC’s.
• Manage HR projects including strategy development, delegation of duties, due date control, and delivery of key initiatives as required to meet business objectives
• Serve as a resource to executives in translating documents and spoken language (English/Japanese)
• Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement efforts (kaizen)
• Support all investigations for Hotline Calls
• Promptly support and be proactive on any employee relations concerns
• Must document all meetings with written notes
• Support the integration of Corporate and in-country specific for policies the CA/MX locations
• Collaborate with AMC's in CA/MX/Brazil to help solve concerns and issues
• Support the development of and maintenance of KPIs
• Required to coordinate the performance and merit process between TGNA and AMCs
• Stay current on latest developments in the regulatory and legal landscape for CA/MX/Brazil while keeping management informed. Report to management any information that has a legal or financial impact to the organization
• Ensure that locations are following headcount/manpower requirements. Track changes in headcount
• Support the organization chart process
• Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement efforts
• Function in a highly collaborative environment where flexibility and teamwork is critical to success.
• This role requires the completion of other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor degree required, focus in Human Resources preferred
• Minimum of six years of experience in Human Resources is required
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suites 2007 or newer is required
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines is required
• International travel is required
• Effective verbal, non-verbal, negotiation and written communication skills are required. Must be fluent (verbal and in written )in Spanish and English language
• Ability to sustain a high degree of professionalism in interacting with internal and external customers is required
• Effective attention to detail, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills is required
• Exposure to the development of short and long-term strategy is preferred
• 3+ years of automotive industry experience preferred

Benefits (subject to eligibility):

• Hybrid Work Style (if eligible)
• Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Program)
• Company Paid STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D
• Generous Employer Contribution to HSA
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K Company Match
• Paid Time Off/Holidays
• Free Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Reimbursement Programs (Cellphone, Tuition, Vehicle, etc.)
• Multiple Free Wellness Programs Offered