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About the job

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Purpose

Support plant HR functions including recruiting, onboarding, employee support, recordkeeping, and compliance to help maintain a skilled, engaged, and productive workforce.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Administer and ensure compliance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Maintain HRIS updates for employee transfers, new hires, & changes in wage or title.

Administer HR policies & programs, including employee conduct & reimbursement processes.

Interpret & apply contract language, company policies, & work rules.

Provide guidance to management on Contract administration, progressive discipline procedures, and documentation requirements.

Ensure accurate weekly payroll approvals and associated work.

Respond to employee inquiries & ensure accurate & timely resolutions.

Conduct and support investigations, ensuring fair, consistent, and timely resolutions.

Lead and support employee engagement programs and initiatives.

Investigate grievances & actively participate in the grievance procedure.

Participate in hiring events, onboarding, & orientation for hourly & salaried employees.

Develop & deliver training sessions for salaried staff.

Build & maintain strong working relationships with salaried staff, hourly employees, & union leadership.

Generate & analyze reports to identify trends & root causes.

Utilize advanced Excel functions or payroll analysis & data-driven decision-making.

Flex schedule to accommodate off-shift support as needed.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; preferred concentration in Human Resources &/or Labor Relations.

Strong interpersonal skills in facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution

Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and work to plan

Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and project management skills

Strong proficient analytical, organizational, and project management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Highly proficient use of HR Systems and computer software application skills (i.e. ADP, SuccessFactors, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.)

Skill and proficiency in a wide range of HR practice areas.

Preferred to have: labor relations experience, work in manufacturing

Skills

Competencies

Influencing without Authority, Managerial Courage, Action Oriented, Comfort around Higher Management, and Dealing with Ambiguity

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.